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ET52 DYS

2003 Suzuki Jimny

Green Petrol 1298cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 May 2019
Tests18 (13 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate72.2%

Mileage

69,385 mi
Last recorded69,385 miles
Recorded on27 Apr 2019
Typical for 2003 Suzuki Jimny57,891 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationET52 DYS
MakeSuzuki
ModelJimny
Year2003
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,298cc

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MOT History

13 pass 5 fail
Fail 27 Apr 2019 69,385 miles

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Nearside Front swivel joint has slight play

Offside Rear Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

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

underside of car and components corroded

Pass 21 Apr 2018 69,340 miles

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

exhaust in very poor condition

Pass 24 Apr 2017 69,038 miles

Fuel Pipe/s corroded ()

exhaust system in very poor condition

Fail 24 Apr 2017 69,038 miles

Fuel Pipe/s corroded ()

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

exhaust system in very poor condition

Pass 26 Apr 2016 68,355 miles

exhaust system in poor condition

Pass 2 May 2015 66,772 miles

exhaust system in poor condition

Fail 2 May 2015 66,777 miles

Nearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

exhaust system in poor condition

Pass 3 May 2014 65,383 miles

nearside hand brake low effort

Pass 27 Apr 2013 64,259 miles

exhaust and mountings in poor condition

nearside hand brake recording low effort

Pass 4 May 2012 63,087 miles

NSR Wheel Bearing Noisy

Nearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Pass 6 May 2011 62,325 miles
Pass 17 Apr 2010 60,836 miles

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

low efforts on nearside rear foot and handbrake

Fail 10 Apr 2010 60,834 miles

Nearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

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

Pass 9 May 2009 59,568 miles

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

Pass 17 Feb 2009 94,922 miles

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

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

Fail 30 Jan 2008 80,712 miles

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

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Pass 30 Jan 2008 80,712 miles

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

Pass 31 Jan 2007 63,817 miles

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

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

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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ET52 DYS is a 2003 Suzuki Jimny in Green with a 1,298cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.2%.

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 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 ET52 DYS, 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 ET52 DYS registered?

ET52 DYS is a 2003 Suzuki Jimny, first registered on 1 February 2003.

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