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LF02 BYT

2002 Suzuki Jimny

Silver Petrol 1328cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires24 Jul 2026
Tests22 (19 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate86.4%

Mileage

114,583 mi
Last recorded114,583 miles
Recorded on25 Jul 2025
Typical for 2002 Suzuki Jimny59,569 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

19 pass 3 fail
Pass 25 Jul 2025 114,583 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Lower Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

Offside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

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

Wheel/tyre protruding beyond wheel arch all ()

Pass 26 Feb 2024 108,936 miles

Both o/s and n/s inner sill corroding

Fuel Pipe/s corroded ()

Pass 9 Mar 2023 104,910 miles

EXHAUST CORRODED

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

NEARSIDE & OFFSIDE INNER SILLS CORRODED

Nearside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Stub axle has slight vertical movement between stub axle and axle beam & LEAKING OIL (5.1.2 (c) (i))

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 9 Mar 2022 104,895 miles

Coil spring corroded ALL FOUR (5.3.1 (b) (i))

EXHAUST SYSTEM CORRODED

FUEL LINES UNDER VEHICLE STARTING TO CORRODE

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front HUB SEAL WEEPING AND HAS SLIGHT PLAY

Offside Rear Seat belt slightly damaged (7.1.2 (b) (i))

Stop lamp(s) with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning HIGH LEVEL (4.3.1 (a) (i))

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

Pass 5 Mar 2021 104,041 miles

INNER FRONT BRAKE PADS VERY LOW

FRONT BRAKE DISCS WORN

HIGH LEVEL STOP LIGHT INCOMPLETE

ALL COIL SPRINGS CORRODED

EXHAUST CORRODED

O/S FRONT HUB HAS SLIGHT PLAY AND SEAL HAS SLIGHT LEAK

O/S FRONT VALVE STEM PERISHED

O/S REAR SEAT BELT DAMAGED

Offside HORN BUTTON NOT WORKING

VARIOUS CHIPS IN WINDSCREEN

Pass 5 Mar 2020 99,914 miles

ALL COIL SPRINGS CORRODING

CHIPS IN WINDSCREEN

DAMPNESS AROUND O/S FRONT HUB

FRONT BRAKE DISCS STARTING TO LIP

HIGH LEVEL STOP LIGHT INCOMPLETE

INNER FRONT BRAKE PADS LOW

N/S REAR FOOTBRAKE EFFORT LOW

REAR EXHAUST SILENCER CORRODED

SLIGHT PLAY IN O/S FRONT WHEEL BEARING

Fail 5 Mar 2020 99,913 miles

Exhaust emissions likely to be affected by an exhaust leak FRONT SECTION (8.2.1.1 (b))

ALL COIL SPRINGS CORRODING

CHIPS IN WINDSCREEN

DAMPNESS AROUND O/S FRONT HUB

FRONT BRAKE DISCS STARTING TO LIP

HIGH LEVEL STOP LIGHT INCOMPLETE

INNER FRONT BRAKE PADS LOW

N/S REAR FOOTBRAKE EFFORT LOW

REAR EXHAUST SILENCER CORRODED

SLIGHT PLAY IN O/S FRONT WHEEL BEARING

Pass 12 Mar 2019 96,468 miles
Pass 14 Feb 2018 95,107 miles
Fail 14 Feb 2018 95,107 miles

Offside Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 27 Jan 2017 75,095 miles
Pass 27 Jan 2015 72,000 miles
Pass 15 Nov 2013 65,001 miles
Pass 5 Nov 2012 61,045 miles
Pass 12 Nov 2011 57,292 miles

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

Pass 15 Nov 2010 53,741 miles

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Pass 18 Nov 2009 49,620 miles
Fail 17 Nov 2009 49,620 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Pass 17 Oct 2008 45,436 miles
Pass 20 Oct 2007 41,374 miles
Pass 28 Nov 2006 35,038 miles

nearside front tyre worn to minimum wear

Pass 13 Dec 2005 27,579 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 BYT is a 2002 Suzuki Jimny in Silver with a 1,328cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 86.4%.

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 BYT, 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 LF02 BYT registered?

LF02 BYT is a 2002 Suzuki Jimny, first registered on 16 March 2002.

Is LF02 BYT safe to buy?

The MOT history for LF02 BYT shows 22 tests with a 86.4% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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