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HW02 BGK

2002 Suzuki Jimny

Black Petrol 1328cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Aug 2026
Tests29 (19 pass, 10 fail)
Pass rate65.5%

Mileage

86,005 mi
Last recorded86,005 miles
Recorded on6 Aug 2025
Typical for 2002 Suzuki Jimny59,569 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHW02 BGK
MakeSuzuki
ModelJimny
Year2002
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,328cc

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MOT History

19 pass 10 fail
Pass 6 Aug 2025 86,005 miles

Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both (1.1.11 (c))

Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil both (5.3.2 (b))

Front Steering linkage ball joint has slight play both (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Front Vehicle structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security (6.2.2 (d) (i))

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

Rear Vehicle structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Fail 5 Aug 2025 86,005 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Nearside Front Road wheel fixing missing (5.2.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm both (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both (1.1.11 (c))

Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil both (5.3.2 (b))

Front Steering linkage ball joint has slight play both (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Front Vehicle structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security (6.2.2 (d) (i))

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

Rear Vehicle structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Fail 20 Jan 2025 85,779 miles

Nearside Front Suspension component pin or bush excessively worn shock lower bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play also has a loose locknut but balljoint excessively worn (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Suspension spring mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength chassis holed ns (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Vehicle structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting multiple areas (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn trailing arm rearmost bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Vehicle structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting multiple areas (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Vehicle structure excessively corroded within 30cm of towbar mounting (6.1.6 (i) (i))

Nearside Axle swivel joint so worn or insecure in a stub axle that directional stability is impaired (5.1.2 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Axle swivel joint so worn or insecure in a stub axle that directional stability is impaired (5.1.2 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Vehicle structure or chassis has excessive corrosion to the extent that overall security or stability of the body is impaired near seatbelt mountings (6.2.2 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Coil spring corroded all (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Fuel Pipe/s corroded heavilly corroded ()

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

Offside Front Suspension component pin or bush slightly worn shock lower bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive trailing arm mount chassis (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive front axle swivel joints (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material rear brake pipes corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing all tyres cracking and perished (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 22 Jan 2024 83,439 miles

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

Nearside Front hub oil seal weeping

Nearside Rear Lower floor corroded and very weak in places

Offside Rear Inner Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced chassis (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement trailing arm bush rear starting to brake up (5.3.4 (a) (i))

underside very corroded and thin in places

Fail 17 Jan 2024 83,435 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play front bar (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength floor/ inner wing area (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play front bar (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Body mounting fixings insecure body mount corroded ,in front of rear axle (6.2.2 (c) (i))

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

Nearside Front hub oil seal weeping

Nearside Rear Lower floor corroded and very weak in places

Offside Rear Inner Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced chassis (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement trailing arm bush rear starting to brake up (5.3.4 (a) (i))

underside very corroded and thin in places

Pass 17 Jan 2023 80,117 miles

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

Nearside Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Fail 11 Jan 2023 80,112 miles

Nearside Rear Integral body structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting inner sill to body mount (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Offside Rear Integral body structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting inner sill to body mount (6.2.2 (d) (i))

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

Nearside Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Pass 4 Jan 2022 77,244 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Upper Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Fail 4 Jan 2022 77,244 miles

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

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Upper Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Fail 13 Dec 2021 77,241 miles

Nearside Front Integral body structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Offside Front Integral body structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting (6.2.2 (d) (i))

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

Nearside Front Suspension component ball joint has slight play king pin ball joint (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Upper Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension component ball joint has slight play king pin ball joint (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material offside X2 (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Integral body structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Rear Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 4 Mar 2021 73,487 miles

Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Drag link end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

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

Offside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Wheel/tyre protruding beyond wheel arch ()

Pass 22 Feb 2020 70,045 miles

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Steering linkage ball joint has slight play drop arm (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Pass 1 Feb 2019 68,756 miles

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

Wheel/tyre protruding beyond wheel arch all 4 wheels ()

Pass 19 Feb 2018 66,155 miles

Fuel Pipe/s corroded underside ()

Fail 19 Feb 2018 66,155 miles

Fuel Pipe/s corroded underside ()

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 10 Jan 2017 62,742 miles

nearside rear tyre tubeless valve deteriorated

Fuel Pipe/s corroded ()

Nearside Rear Body has slight corrosion inner sill (6.1.B.2)

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Rear Body has slight corrosion inner sill (6.1.B.2)

Offside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive floor area under seat base (5.2.6)

Offside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive inner wing (5.2.6)

Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

nearside front tyre tubeless valve deteriorated

nearside rear tyre perished

Fail 10 Jan 2017 62,742 miles

Nearside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded floor area under rear seat base (5.2.6)

Fuel Pipe/s corroded ()

Nearside Rear Body has slight corrosion inner sill (6.1.B.2)

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Rear Body has slight corrosion inner sill (6.1.B.2)

Offside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive floor area under seat base (5.2.6)

Offside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive inner wing (5.2.6)

Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

nearside front tyre tubeless valve deteriorated

nearside rear tyre perished

nearside rear tyre tubeless valve deteriorated

Pass 18 Jan 2016 57,472 miles

Nearside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive floor under rear seat base (5.2.6)

Nearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Rear Body has slight corrosion inner sill (6.1.B.2)

Offside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive floor under rear seat base (5.2.6)

Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

fuel pipes corroded

nearside rear tyre perished

Fail 13 Jan 2016 57,421 miles

Brake pipe excessively corroded rear of both front to rear above coil spring mount (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front Axle swivel joint has excessive play (2.5.A.3b)

Nearside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive floor under rear seat base (5.2.6)

Nearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Rear Body has slight corrosion inner sill (6.1.B.2)

Offside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive floor under rear seat base (5.2.6)

Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

fuel pipes corroded

nearside rear tyre perished

offside front swivel housing seal leaking

Pass 19 Jan 2015 53,122 miles

Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Nearside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.2.6)

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

Nearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Front Axle swivel joint has slight movement between a swivel joint and its housing (2.5.A.1b)

Offside Front Lower Axle swivel joint has slight play (2.5.A.3b)

Offside Rear Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Offside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.2.6)

Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

centre exhaust pipe and rear silencer deteriorated

nearside rear tyre perished

Fail 19 Jan 2015 53,122 miles

Offside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Nearside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.2.6)

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

Nearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Front Axle swivel joint has slight movement between a swivel joint and its housing (2.5.A.1b)

Offside Front Lower Axle swivel joint has slight play (2.5.A.3b)

Offside Rear Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Offside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.2.6)

Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

centre exhaust pipe and rear silencer deteriorated

nearside rear tyre perished

Pass 17 Jan 2014 48,940 miles

Nearside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.2.6)

Nearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.2.6)

Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

nearside and offside rear boot floor slight corrosion

unable to fully inspect both outer sills due to plastic covers

Pass 18 Jan 2013 43,081 miles

Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Centre Stop lamp has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% (1.2.1b)

Fuel pipe/s corroded

Nearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

power steering drive belt deteriorated

Pass 26 Jan 2012 39,449 miles

Brake hydraulic reservoir fluid close to minimum level (3.6.G.1b)

Pass 27 Jan 2011 37,399 miles

20% of high level stop light not working

Pass 28 Jan 2010 35,327 miles
Pass 2 Feb 2009 30,525 miles
Pass 12 Jan 2008 24,222 miles

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

Pass 18 Jan 2007 17,833 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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HW02 BGK is a 2002 Suzuki Jimny in Black with a 1,328cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 29 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 65.5%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 HW02 BGK, 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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HW02 BGK is a 2002 Suzuki Jimny, first registered on 8 March 2002.

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