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BL52 VVS

2003 Suzuki Jimny

Silver Petrol 1298cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 Jan 2019
Tests16 (12 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

69,767 mi
Last recorded69,767 miles
Recorded on15 Jan 2018
Typical for 2003 Suzuki Jimny57,891 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBL52 VVS
MakeSuzuki
ModelJimny
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,298cc

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MOT History

12 pass 4 fail
Pass 15 Jan 2018 69,767 miles

front and rear brake pipes slightly corroded

nearside and offside inner sills surface rust

rear of vehicle surface rust in areas

underneath of vehicle heavily under sealed in areas

Fail 5 Jan 2018 69,623 miles

Nearside Rear Body has a projection caused by damage bumper sharp edges (6.1.C.1)

Windscreen has damage to the swept area in excess of a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' front (8.3.1d)

front and rear brake pipes slightly corroded

nearside and offside inner sills surface rust

rear of vehicle surface rust in areas

Pass 21 Jan 2017 66,533 miles

Fuel Pipe/s corroded ()

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

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

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

boot floor area corroded

exhaust mounting broken but system still secure

nsf tyre valve splitting

nsr seatbase loose

unable to check outer sills due to side skirts fitted

Fail 13 Jan 2017 66,435 miles

Brake master cylinder/servo mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (3.6.C.3)

Offside Rear Valve stem seriously damaged (4.1.D.1e) DANGEROUS

Fuel Pipe/s corroded ()

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

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

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

boot floor area corroded

exhaust mounting broken but system still secure

nsf tyre valve splitting

nsr seatbase loose

unable to check outer sills due to side skirts fitted

Pass 19 Jan 2016 62,460 miles

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

Fuel pipe corroded

Offside Front seatbelt slow to retract

Offside Obligatory mirror deteriorated, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

Fail 19 Jan 2016 62,460 miles

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

Fuel pipe corroded

Nearside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

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

Offside Front seatbelt slow to retract

Offside Obligatory mirror deteriorated, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

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

Pass 6 Jan 2015 58,914 miles
Pass 26 Oct 2013 55,683 miles

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

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

Pass 15 Nov 2012 52,800 miles
Pass 16 Nov 2011 49,768 miles

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

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

Pass 28 Sep 2010 44,739 miles
Pass 19 Jun 2009 37,704 miles
Fail 3 Jun 2008 30,563 miles

Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 3 Jun 2008 30,563 miles
Pass 31 May 2007 21,781 miles

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

Pass 6 May 2006 14,134 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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BL52 VVS is a 2003 Suzuki Jimny in Silver with a 1,298cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 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 BL52 VVS, 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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BL52 VVS is a 2003 Suzuki Jimny, first registered on 24 January 2003.

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