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LF02 BYS

2002 Suzuki Jimny

Silver Petrol 1328cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires29 Jan 2027
Tests25 (20 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

93,230 mi
Last recorded93,230 miles
Recorded on16 Jan 2026
Typical for 2002 Suzuki Jimny59,569 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLF02 BYS
MakeSuzuki
ModelJimny
Year2002
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,328cc

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MOT History

20 pass 5 fail
Pass 16 Jan 2026 93,230 miles

Rear Fuel hose deteriorated (6.1.3 (c) (ii))

Pass 30 Jan 2025 93,141 miles

General under body corrosion

Offside Front Seat belt is slow to return

Fail 29 Jan 2025 93,141 miles

Nearside Rear Hydraulic brake cylinder leaking hydraulic fluid (1.1.16 (b) (i))

Offside Brake pipe leaking on a hydraulic braking system Front to rear burst on brake performance test (No1) (1.1.11 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

General under body corrosion

Offside Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Front to Rear (No2) (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Seat belt is slow to return

Pass 24 Jan 2024 91,687 miles

Slight weep from the Automatic gear box oil cooler pipes

Under body fuel pipes are badly corroded

Fail 16 Jan 2024 91,678 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength inner sill within 30cm of a load bearing member (x1) (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength inner sill within 30cm of a load bearing member (x1) (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength inner sill within 30cm of a load bearing member (x2) (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Stop lamp(s) all not working (4.3.1 (a) (iii)) DANGEROUS

Slight weep from the Automatic gear box oil cooler pipes

Under body fuel pipes are badly corroded

Pass 3 Jan 2023 91,543 miles

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp does not illuminate (7.1.6 (a))

Pass 29 Nov 2021 90,231 miles

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp does not illuminate (7.1.6 (a))

Pass 1 Dec 2020 88,570 miles

Fuel Pipe/s corroded ()

Nearside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp does not illuminate (7.1.6 (a))

Pass 12 Nov 2019 87,008 miles

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp does not illuminate (7.1.6 (a))

Pass 12 Sep 2018 81,872 miles

Front Coolant leak ()

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

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

Pass 13 Oct 2017 75,795 miles
Fail 12 Oct 2017 75,795 miles

Brake pipe excessively corroded both union front to rear (3.6.B.2c)

Fail 9 Oct 2017 75,565 miles

Brake pipe excessively corroded both main (3.6.B.2c)

Braking system leaking master cylinder servo (3.6.A.1)

Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Pass 13 Oct 2016 74,580 miles

all brake pipes slightly corroded

Pass 6 Oct 2015 73,238 miles
Fail 6 Oct 2015 73,238 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Pass 22 Sep 2014 23,780 miles
Pass 4 Oct 2013 61,091 miles

Both rear tyres sidewalls perished and cracking

Fuel pipe near tank corroded

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

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

Pass 10 Sep 2012 55,478 miles
Pass 22 Sep 2011 51,145 miles
Pass 14 Sep 2010 45,782 miles
Pass 14 Sep 2009 40,480 miles
Pass 19 Sep 2008 34,222 miles
Pass 18 Sep 2007 28,975 miles
Pass 11 Sep 2006 23,141 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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LF02 BYS is a 2002 Suzuki Jimny in Silver with a 1,328cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 LF02 BYS, 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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LF02 BYS is a 2002 Suzuki Jimny, first registered on 1 March 2002.

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