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FY02 BAV

2002 Suzuki Jimny

Blue Petrol 1328cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires25 May 2027
Tests24 (21 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate87.5%

Mileage

67,798 mi
Last recorded67,798 miles
Recorded on26 May 2026
Typical for 2002 Suzuki Jimny59,569 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFY02 BAV
MakeSuzuki
ModelJimny
Year2002
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,328cc

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MOT History

21 pass 3 fail
Pass 26 May 2026 67,798 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

battery poorly secured.

Fail 14 May 2026 67,795 miles

Headlamp aim unable to be tested (4.1.2 (b))

Nearside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

battery poorly secured.

Pass 30 Apr 2025 63,916 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Front tyres cracking.

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

battery poorly secured.

headlamp beam image clarity poor.RECTIFICATION RECOMMENDED.

Pass 20 May 2024 61,201 miles

Underside covered in underseal

Pass 17 Aug 2023 60,919 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases centre exhaust joint (6.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Pass 13 Aug 2022 60,500 miles

Nearside Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 13 Aug 2021 59,940 miles

Coil spring corroded both front (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Coil spring corroded both rear (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

exhaust system surface corroded

Pass 14 Aug 2020 59,578 miles

car has a lot of surface rust under body

Pass 31 Jul 2019 59,045 miles
Pass 11 Jun 2018 58,349 miles

rear silencer box surface corroded

Pass 30 May 2017 57,414 miles

centre and rear exhaust box surface corroded

centre and rear exhaust box surface corroded

Pass 4 Jun 2016 56,582 miles
Pass 3 Jun 2015 55,592 miles
Pass 22 May 2014 54,646 miles

Nearside front tyre perished

Pass 23 May 2013 52,744 miles

Nearside front tyre worn on ebges

Rear silencer corroded

Pass 29 May 2012 51,054 miles
Fail 29 May 2012 51,054 miles

Offside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Front brake discs in poor condition

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 26 May 2011 48,985 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 1 Jun 2010 46,433 miles

Offside brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Pass 1 Jun 2009 44,484 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Fail 1 Jun 2009 44,484 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 6 Jun 2008 42,500 miles
Pass 19 Jul 2007 41,274 miles
Pass 19 May 2006 37,921 miles

How Reliable is the Suzuki Jimny?

Based on 677,512 MOT tests across 43,507 vehicles.

76.0%
Pass Rate
3,858
Miles/Year
28
Year Lifespan
43,507
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Brake pipe excessively corroded 18,210
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively 11,190
Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 7,055
position lamp(s) not working 6,970
Axle swivel joint has excessive play 5,518
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FY02 BAV is a 2002 Suzuki Jimny in Blue with a 1,328cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 87.5%.

Across all 2002 Suzuki Jimny models, the average MOT pass rate is 73.3% with a typical mileage of 59,569 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

The most common reason a Suzuki Jimny fails its MOT is brake pipe excessively corroded, accounting for 18,210 recorded failures. If you're considering buying FY02 BAV, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Suzuki Jimny typically stays on UK roads for around 28 years. At 24 years old, this Suzuki Jimny is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was FY02 BAV registered?

FY02 BAV is a 2002 Suzuki Jimny, first registered on 7 June 2002.

Is FY02 BAV safe to buy?

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