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Suzuki Jimny

Silver · Petrol · 2002 · 1,328 cc

LF02 BYTMOT history

LF02 BYT is a silver petrol Suzuki Jimny first used on 16 Mar 2002. Its MOT expired on 24 Jul 2026 and it has passed 19 of 23 MOT tests, with 114,723 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 5 Sept 2026.

LF02 BYT silver Suzuki Jimny – car details, MOT history and tax status
Illustration of a Suzuki Jimny, not a photo of this vehicle
MOT
Expired
On 24 Jul 2026
Mileage
114,723 mi
At MOT on 5 Sept 2026
MOT tests
23
19 passed · 4 failed
Per year
4,204 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
LF02 BYT
Registration format
Current format (from 2001)
Make
Suzuki
Model
Jimny
Colour
Silver
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
1,328 cc
Year of manufacture
2002
First used
16 Mar 2002
MOT status
MOT expired on 24 Jul 2026
Latest MOT test
5 Sept 2026 (Fail)

Mileage history

LF02 BYT was last recorded at 114,723 miles on 5 Sept 2026, 140 miles more than at the previous MOT on 25 Jul 2025.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
114,583 miles · 25 Jul 2025
Between the last two tests
140 miles
Average per year
4,204 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 114,723 miles
  • 2025 – 114,583 miles
  • 2024 – 108,936 miles
  • 2023 – 104,910 miles
  • 2022 – 104,895 miles
  • 2021 – 104,041 miles
  • 2020 – 99,914 miles
  • 2019 – 96,468 miles
  • 2018 – 95,107 miles
  • 2017 – 75,095 miles
  • 2015 – 72,000 miles
  • 2013 – 65,001 miles
  • 2012 – 61,045 miles
  • 2011 – 57,292 miles
  • 2010 – 53,741 miles
  • 2009 – 49,620 miles
  • 2008 – 45,436 miles
  • 2007 – 41,374 miles
  • 2006 – 35,038 miles
  • 2005 – 27,579 miles

What the latest MOT found

Fail114,723 miles
  • DangerousNearside Front Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
  • DangerousNearside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
  • DangerousOffside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
  • MajorFront Registration plate inscription missing (0.1 (b))
  • MajorNearside Front Lower Shock absorbers has an excessively worn bush (5.3.2 (c))
  • MajorNearside Front Vehicle structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting (6.2.2 (d) (i))
  • MajorOffside Front Vehicle structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting (6.2.2 (d) (i))
  • MajorOffside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
  • AdvisoryFront Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect (5.3.2 (d))
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Wheel/tyre protruding beyond wheel arch
  • AdvisoryNearside Rear Wheel/tyre protruding beyond wheel arch
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Wheel/tyre protruding beyond wheel arch
  • AdvisoryOffside Rear Wheel/tyre protruding beyond wheel arch
  • AdvisoryRear Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect (5.3.2 (d))

What MOT failures mean

Recurring issues

Items recorded at more than one earlier MOT but not at the latest one. Repeat advisories can show maintenance that was put off.

  • EXHAUST CORRODED

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2021–2023

  • HIGH LEVEL STOP LIGHT INCOMPLETE

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2020–2021

Full MOT history

23 tests since 13 Dec 2005, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Fail114,723 miles (+140)3 dangerous5 major6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    114,723 miles
    Test number
    570926588837
    • DangerousNearside Front Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • DangerousNearside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • DangerousOffside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • MajorFront Registration plate inscription missing (0.1 (b))
    • MajorNearside Front Lower Shock absorbers has an excessively worn bush (5.3.2 (c))
    • MajorNearside Front Vehicle structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting (6.2.2 (d) (i))
    • MajorOffside Front Vehicle structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting (6.2.2 (d) (i))
    • MajorOffside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect (5.3.2 (d))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Wheel/tyre protruding beyond wheel arch
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Wheel/tyre protruding beyond wheel arch
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Wheel/tyre protruding beyond wheel arch
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Wheel/tyre protruding beyond wheel arch
    • AdvisoryRear Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect (5.3.2 (d))

  2. Pass114,583 miles (+5,647)2 minor3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    24 Jul 2026
    Odometer
    114,583 miles
    Test number
    479507242837
    • MinorNearside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))
    • MinorOffside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryWheel/tyre protruding beyond wheel arch all

  3. Pass108,936 miles (+4,026)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    11 Mar 2025
    Odometer
    108,936 miles
    Test number
    191489748012
    • AdvisoryBoth o/s and n/s inner sill corroding
    • AdvisoryFuel Pipe/s corroded

  4. Pass104,910 miles (+15)8 advisories
    MOT expiry
    11 Mar 2024
    Odometer
    104,910 miles
    Test number
    885646438020
    • AdvisoryEXHAUST CORRODED
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNEARSIDE & OFFSIDE INNER SILLS CORRODED
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Stub axle has slight vertical movement between stub axle and axle beam & LEAKING OIL (5.1.2 (c) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

  5. Pass104,895 miles (+854)2 minor6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    11 Mar 2023
    Odometer
    104,895 miles
    Test number
    156252459733
    • MinorStop lamp(s) with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning HIGH LEVEL (4.3.1 (a) (i))
    • MinorWindscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view VARIOUS CHIPS (3.2 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryCoil spring corroded ALL FOUR (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryEXHAUST SYSTEM CORRODED
    • AdvisoryFUEL LINES UNDER VEHICLE STARTING TO CORRODE
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front HUB SEAL WEEPING AND HAS SLIGHT PLAY
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Seat belt slightly damaged (7.1.2 (b) (i))

  6. Pass104,041 miles (+4,127)10 advisories
    MOT expiry
    11 Mar 2022
    Odometer
    104,041 miles
    Test number
    964146392949
    • AdvisoryALL COIL SPRINGS CORRODED
    • AdvisoryEXHAUST CORRODED
    • AdvisoryFRONT BRAKE DISCS WORN
    • AdvisoryHIGH LEVEL STOP LIGHT INCOMPLETE
    • AdvisoryINNER FRONT BRAKE PADS VERY LOW
    • AdvisoryO/S FRONT HUB HAS SLIGHT PLAY AND SEAL HAS SLIGHT LEAK
    • AdvisoryO/S FRONT VALVE STEM PERISHED
    • AdvisoryO/S REAR SEAT BELT DAMAGED
    • AdvisoryOffside HORN BUTTON NOT WORKING
    • AdvisoryVARIOUS CHIPS IN WINDSCREEN

  7. Pass99,914 miles9 advisories
    MOT expiry
    11 Mar 2021
    Odometer
    99,914 miles
    Test number
    201938631124
    • AdvisoryALL COIL SPRINGS CORRODING
    • AdvisoryCHIPS IN WINDSCREEN
    • AdvisoryDAMPNESS AROUND O/S FRONT HUB
    • AdvisoryFRONT BRAKE DISCS STARTING TO LIP
    • AdvisoryHIGH LEVEL STOP LIGHT INCOMPLETE
    • AdvisoryINNER FRONT BRAKE PADS LOW
    • AdvisoryN/S REAR FOOTBRAKE EFFORT LOW
    • AdvisoryREAR EXHAUST SILENCER CORRODED
    • AdvisorySLIGHT PLAY IN O/S FRONT WHEEL BEARING

  8. Fail99,913 miles (+3,445)1 major9 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    99,913 miles
    Test number
    111265550390
    • MajorExhaust emissions likely to be affected by an exhaust leak FRONT SECTION (8.2.1.1 (b))
    • AdvisoryALL COIL SPRINGS CORRODING
    • AdvisoryCHIPS IN WINDSCREEN
    • AdvisoryDAMPNESS AROUND O/S FRONT HUB
    • AdvisoryFRONT BRAKE DISCS STARTING TO LIP
    • AdvisoryHIGH LEVEL STOP LIGHT INCOMPLETE
    • AdvisoryINNER FRONT BRAKE PADS LOW
    • AdvisoryN/S REAR FOOTBRAKE EFFORT LOW
    • AdvisoryREAR EXHAUST SILENCER CORRODED
    • AdvisorySLIGHT PLAY IN O/S FRONT WHEEL BEARING

  9. Pass96,468 miles (+1,361)
    MOT expiry
    11 Mar 2020
    Odometer
    96,468 miles
    Test number
    180787991019

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  10. Pass95,107 miles
    MOT expiry
    13 Feb 2019
    Odometer
    95,107 miles
    Test number
    284410387193

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  11. Fail95,107 miles (+20,012)2 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    95,107 miles
    Test number
    602933788622
    • Repaired at testOffside Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
    • Repaired at testOffside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

  12. Pass75,095 miles (+3,095)
    MOT expiry
    26 Jan 2018
    Odometer
    75,095 miles
    Test number
    419356761826

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  13. Pass72,000 miles (+6,999)
    MOT expiry
    26 Jan 2016
    Odometer
    72,000 miles
    Test number
    147507825034

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  14. Pass65,001 miles (+3,956)
    MOT expiry
    17 Nov 2014
    Odometer
    65,001 miles
    Test number
    749619913391

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  15. Pass61,045 miles (+3,753)
    MOT expiry
    17 Nov 2013
    Odometer
    61,045 miles
    Test number
    766400612309

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  16. Pass57,292 miles (+3,551)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    17 Nov 2012
    Odometer
    57,292 miles
    Test number
    317996711369
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  17. Pass53,741 miles (+4,121)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    17 Nov 2011
    Odometer
    53,741 miles
    Test number
    550949610342
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

  18. Pass49,620 miles
    MOT expiry
    17 Nov 2010
    Odometer
    49,620 miles
    Test number
    501052829363

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  19. Fail49,620 miles (+4,184)1 failure
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    49,620 miles
    Test number
    301771429310
    • FailureNearside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

  20. Pass45,436 miles (+4,062)
    MOT expiry
    19 Oct 2009
    Odometer
    45,436 miles
    Test number
    941071698267

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  21. Pass41,374 miles (+6,336)
    MOT expiry
    19 Oct 2008
    Odometer
    41,374 miles
    Test number
    341533197293

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  22. Pass35,038 miles (+7,459)1 note
    MOT expiry
    12 Dec 2007
    Odometer
    35,038 miles
    Test number
    492132636332
    • NoteNearside front tyre worn to minimum wear

  23. Pass27,579 miles
    MOT expiry
    12 Dec 2006
    Odometer
    27,579 miles
    Test number
    703137845396

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about LF02 BYT

Does LF02 BYT currently have a valid MOT?
No. The MOT on LF02 BYT expired on 24 Jul 2026, according to DVSA records.
When is the MOT due on LF02 BYT?
The MOT on LF02 BYT expired on 24 Jul 2026. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
What mileage has LF02 BYT done?
LF02 BYT was recorded at 114,723 miles at its MOT on 5 Sept 2026, an average of 4,204 miles a year.
Has LF02 BYT ever failed its MOT?
Yes. LF02 BYT has failed 4 of its 23 MOT tests, most recently on 5 Sept 2026.
Has the mileage on LF02 BYT ever gone down?
No. The odometer reading went up or stayed the same at every MOT test on record. Service records are still worth checking.
What did the latest MOT on LF02 BYT find?
LF02 BYT failed its latest MOT on 5 Sept 2026 with 3 dangerous defects, 5 major defects and 6 advisories: nearside front tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure; nearside rear tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure; offside rear tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure, and 11 more.

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