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FD52 VWL

2003 Suzuki Jimny

Red Petrol 1298cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 Dec 2020
Tests22 (14 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate63.6%

Mileage

105,942 mi
Last recorded105,942 miles
Recorded on26 Jan 2023
Typical for 2003 Suzuki Jimny57,891 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFD52 VWL
MakeSuzuki
ModelJimny
Year2003
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,298cc

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MOT History

14 pass 8 fail
Fail 26 Jan 2023 105,942 miles

Battery insecure and likely to cause a short circuit (4.13 (a) (ii))

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases front pipe to cat (no emission test carried out as no reading picked up on analyser) (6.1.2 (a))

Front Position lamp not working n/s&o/s (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Integral body structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting n/s&o/s front in engine bay behind headlights (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Integral body structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting sills (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Rear Integral body structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting n/s&o/s (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Coil spring corroded all (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material on axle & front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

chassis & underside of vehicle corroded & previous welding repairs heavily painted

slight play n/s/f swivel

Pass 13 Jun 2019 95,726 miles

Fuel Pipe/s corroded ()

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 12 Jun 2019 95,726 miles

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

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength underside wheel arch area (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength inner sill area (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively damaged significantly reducing structural strength underside wheel arch area (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Fuel Pipe/s corroded ()

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 25 May 2018 86,881 miles
Pass 4 May 2017 82,874 miles

Nearside Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Nearside Front Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit also perishing (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Offside Rear light cluster cracked

Oil leak ()

Rear both tyres perishing

boot floor corroded

Fail 2 May 2017 82,802 miles

Offside Front Drag link end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Front Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

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

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

Nearside Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Nearside Front Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit also perishing (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Offside Rear light cluster cracked

Oil leak ()

Rear both tyres perishing

boot floor corroded

Pass 9 Jun 2016 78,745 miles

slight damage offside rear lamp assy

welded repaired areas undersealed

Fail 9 Jun 2016 78,743 miles

Offside Front Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings underwing area (6.1.B.2)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

slight damage offside rear lamp assy

Pass 15 Apr 2015 75,051 miles

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

Fail 23 Mar 2015 75,035 miles

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

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

Pass 3 Feb 2014 71,109 miles

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Fail 31 Jan 2014 71,092 miles

Offside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

center stop lamp not working

Pass 15 Jan 2013 66,131 miles

Nearside Front Fluid suspension unit supply pipe corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.D.3)

Offside Front Fluid suspension unit supply pipe corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.D.3)

Fail 15 Jan 2013 66,131 miles

Offside Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Nearside Front Fluid suspension unit supply pipe corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.D.3)

Offside Front Fluid suspension unit supply pipe corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.D.3)

Pass 23 Dec 2011 56,681 miles
Pass 23 Dec 2010 50,239 miles
Pass 22 Jan 2010 44,260 miles

Non obligatory mirror damaged

Oil leak

Rear exhaust will need attension soon

Pass 20 Jan 2009 11,299 miles

Non obligatory mirror damaged

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

Fail 19 Jan 2009 11,298 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Non obligatory mirror damaged

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

Pass 21 Jan 2008 32,031 miles

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

Pass 20 Jan 2007 23,743 miles

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

Non obligatory mirror damaged

Pass 12 Jan 2006 15,242 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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FD52 VWL is a 2003 Suzuki Jimny in Red with a 1,298cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.6%.

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 FD52 VWL, 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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FD52 VWL is a 2003 Suzuki Jimny, first registered on 22 January 2003.

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