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DA52 UWV

2003 Suzuki Jimny

Silver Petrol 1328cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 May 2025
Tests28 (19 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate67.9%

Mileage

114,512 mi
Last recorded114,512 miles
Recorded on1 Oct 2025
Typical for 2003 Suzuki Jimny57,891 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDA52 UWV
MakeSuzuki
ModelJimny
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,328cc

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MOT History

19 pass 9 fail
Fail 1 Oct 2025 114,512 miles

Nearside Front Brake disc significantly and obviously worn (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Exhaust system insecure back box (6.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Brake disc significantly and obviously worn (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Wheel bearing so rough it is likely to overheat or break up (5.1.3 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Wheel bearing so rough it is likely to overheat or break up (5.1.3 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Rear slight blow on exhaurst

Pass 3 May 2024 113,920 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Front Headlamp lens slightly defective both front (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Pass 3 Jan 2023 112,775 miles
Fail 20 Dec 2022 112,771 miles

Offside Rear Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced inner arch (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material all front pipes (1.1.11 (c))

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

Pass 6 Dec 2021 110,602 miles

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Fail 6 Dec 2021 110,602 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Nearside Rear Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced Inner sill WITHIN 30cm of suspension component (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Front Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced Outrigger NEAR SUSPENSION COMPONENT (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Rear Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced Inner sill WITHIN 30cm of suspension component (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

Rear Sub-frame damaged but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 8 Dec 2020 104,575 miles

Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output both (4.1.4 (b))

Fail 1 Dec 2020 104,575 miles

Front Brake fluid significantly below minimum mark (1.1.10 (d) (ii))

Front Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Front Exhaust silencer insecure bolt missing (8.1.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn + main oil seal leaking (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output both (4.1.4 (b))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge on 2 mm (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 11 Dec 2019 98,905 miles

Front Exhaust mounting defective front pipe bolt missing (6.1.2 (a))

Integral body structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Offside Front Axle swivel pins and bushes swivel pin and/or bush slightly worn (5.1.2 (b) (i))

Pass 20 Dec 2018 91,420 miles
Fail 14 Nov 2018 91,419 miles

Front Brakes imbalanced across an axle (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Pass 31 Oct 2017 87,768 miles

Front condition of tyres

Offside Front suspension has slight play in an outer ball joint (2.5.B.2a)

Oil leak ()

Fail 31 Oct 2017 87,768 miles

Front condition of tyres

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

Offside Front suspension has slight play in an outer ball joint (2.5.B.2a)

Oil leak ()

Pass 22 Nov 2016 85,102 miles

Offside Front suspension has slight play in an outer ball joint (2.5.B.2a)

Pass 12 Nov 2015 82,233 miles

Offside Front Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

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

Fail 12 Nov 2015 82,233 miles

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

Offside Front Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

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

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

Pass 12 Nov 2014 78,800 miles

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

Pass 8 Nov 2013 76,219 miles
Pass 27 Nov 2012 73,256 miles
Pass 23 Nov 2011 68,634 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Front brake pads worn low.

Sligh leak from o/s/f drive shaft outer swivel housing.

Slight cracking to o/s/r tyre sidewall.

Fail 18 Nov 2011 68,496 miles

Nearside Front Front drive shaft coupling is excessively worn (2.5.C.1c)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Front brake pads worn low.

Sligh leak from o/s/f drive shaft outer swivel housing.

Slight cracking to o/s/r tyre sidewall.

Pass 5 Nov 2010 61,367 miles

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

Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

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

Offside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

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

Pass 12 Nov 2009 54,902 miles

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

Pass 19 Nov 2008 48,001 miles
Pass 21 Nov 2007 40,271 miles

Engine/gearbox mounting(s) defective

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

Left horn control does not function

Offside front axle grease leak

Rear tyres deteriorated

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Fail 20 Nov 2007 40,271 miles

Nearside Axle king pin is loose in the axle beam (2.5.A.3a)

Offside Front brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

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

Left horn control does not function

Nearside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside front axle grease leak

Rear tyres deteriorated

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 28 Dec 2006 34,367 miles
Pass 12 Jan 2006 26,801 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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DA52 UWV is a 2003 Suzuki Jimny in Silver with a 1,328cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 28 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 67.9%.

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 DA52 UWV, 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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DA52 UWV is a 2003 Suzuki Jimny, first registered on 11 January 2003.

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