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EJ52 ZVH

2003 Suzuki Jimny

Silver Petrol 1298cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 May 2022
Tests21 (16 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate76.2%

Mileage

115,537 mi
Last recorded115,537 miles
Recorded on24 May 2021
Typical for 2003 Suzuki Jimny57,891 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEJ52 ZVH
MakeSuzuki
ModelJimny
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,298cc

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MOT History

16 pass 5 fail
Pass 24 May 2021 115,537 miles

engine management light on

Fail 4 May 2021 115,537 miles

Brake valve leaking compensator (1.1.7 (d) (i))

Horn not working (7.7 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Lower Shock absorbers has an excessively worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Nearside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn trailing arm front axle support bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Wheel bearing has excessive play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Offside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers likely to become detached (5.3.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Axle swivel joint so worn or insecure in a stub axle that directional stability is impaired (5.1.2 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Wheel bearing play so excessive it is likely to break up (5.1.3 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

engine management light on

park brake near maximum travel

Pass 17 Feb 2020 105,160 miles

Exhaust mounting defective Down pipe hanger (Marked yellow (6.1.2 (a))

Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Fail 17 Feb 2020 105,160 miles

Exhaust mounting defective Down pipe hanger (Marked yellow (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Pass 7 Feb 2019 101,483 miles
Fail 7 Feb 2019 101,483 miles

Brake pipe excessively corroded front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

Rear Sub-frame corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 15 Feb 2018 98,433 miles

Nearside Rear Fuel Pipe/s corroded ()

Offside Brake pipe slightly corroded back to front (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 8 Feb 2017 92,401 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 10 Feb 2016 85,508 miles
Pass 13 Feb 2015 78,752 miles
Pass 13 Feb 2014 71,792 miles
Fail 13 Feb 2014 71,792 miles

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 14 Feb 2013 64,332 miles

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 13 Feb 2012 56,885 miles

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 10 Feb 2011 49,417 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Pass 9 Feb 2010 42,063 miles
Pass 11 Feb 2009 34,036 miles
Fail 11 Feb 2009 34,036 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 8 Feb 2008 25,888 miles
Pass 13 Feb 2007 19,853 miles

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

Pass 16 Feb 2006 15,498 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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EJ52 ZVH is a 2003 Suzuki Jimny in Silver with a 1,298cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.2%.

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 EJ52 ZVH, 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 EJ52 ZVH registered?

EJ52 ZVH is a 2003 Suzuki Jimny, first registered on 8 February 2003.

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