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AD52 FZE

2003 Suzuki Jimny

Black Petrol 1328cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Oct 2017
Tests17 (12 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate70.6%

Mileage

114,034 mi
Last recorded114,034 miles
Recorded on13 Oct 2016
Typical for 2003 Suzuki Jimny57,891 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAD52 FZE
MakeSuzuki
ModelJimny
Year2003
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,328cc

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MOT History

12 pass 5 fail
Pass 13 Oct 2016 114,034 miles

Body has slight corrosion both inner sills / floor / chassi (6.1.B.2)

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) slightly corroded all (2.3.2)

fuel pipes corroded

fuel pipes corroded

fuel tank corroded

Fail 5 Oct 2016 113,815 miles

Rear Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings both sides (6.1.B.2)

Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded both sides (5.2.6)

Stop lamp not working centre (1.2.1b)

Body has slight corrosion both inner sills / floor / chassi (6.1.B.2)

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) slightly corroded all (2.3.2)

fuel pipes corroded

fuel pipes corroded

fuel tank corroded

Pass 13 Oct 2015 108,281 miles
Pass 9 Oct 2014 99,141 miles

Nearside Rear Radius arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Radius arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Fail 8 Oct 2014 99,134 miles

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

Offside Front brake disc contaminated by grease (3.5.1h)

Offside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Nearside Rear Radius arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Radius arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 8 Oct 2013 91,082 miles

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

Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

fuel pipes corroded

Pass 10 Oct 2012 83,141 miles

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

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

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

front to rear fuel pipes corroded

Pass 11 Oct 2011 76,807 miles
Pass 15 Oct 2010 71,361 miles
Fail 13 Oct 2010 71,340 miles

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

Pass 8 Oct 2009 63,966 miles
Fail 8 Oct 2009 63,966 miles

Centre Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Fail 7 Oct 2008 54,971 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Nail in offside rear tyre

Nearside Headlamp aim too high and too far to the right. (1.8)

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Offside Headlamp aim too high and too far to the right. (1.8)

Pass 7 Oct 2008 54,971 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Nail in offside rear tyre

Pass 17 Oct 2007 46,206 miles
Pass 15 Feb 2007 39,730 miles
Pass 25 Feb 2006 28,286 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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AD52 FZE is a 2003 Suzuki Jimny in Black with a 1,328cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70.6%.

Across all 2003 Suzuki Jimny models, the average MOT pass rate is 74.5% with a typical mileage of 57,891 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 AD52 FZE, 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 23 years old, this Suzuki Jimny is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was AD52 FZE registered?

AD52 FZE is a 2003 Suzuki Jimny, first registered on 18 February 2003.

Is AD52 FZE safe to buy?

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