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FV52 SDO

2003 Suzuki Jimny

Red Petrol 1328cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 Apr 2018
Tests16 (14 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate87.5%

Mileage

91,782 mi
Last recorded91,782 miles
Recorded on4 Apr 2017
Typical for 2003 Suzuki Jimny57,891 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFV52 SDO
MakeSuzuki
ModelJimny
Year2003
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,328cc

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MOT History

14 pass 2 fail
Pass 4 Apr 2017 91,782 miles
Pass 22 Mar 2016 84,654 miles

Chassis is corroding by o/s rear Spring mounting

Fail 21 Mar 2016 84,633 miles

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Chassis is corroding by o/s rear Spring mounting

Pass 25 Mar 2015 78,109 miles
Fail 25 Mar 2015 78,109 miles

Nearside Front Axle swivel joint has excessive play in a ball joint (2.5.A.3b)

Pass 24 Mar 2014 70,954 miles
Pass 10 Apr 2013 62,683 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Pass 11 Apr 2012 54,998 miles
Pass 15 Apr 2011 47,305 miles
Pass 4 Feb 2011 46,017 miles
Pass 9 Sep 2010 43,497 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 17 Nov 2009 38,593 miles
Pass 13 Nov 2008 30,492 miles
Pass 30 Nov 2007 23,606 miles
Pass 27 Oct 2006 18,749 miles
Pass 23 Jan 2006 14,622 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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FV52 SDO is a 2003 Suzuki Jimny in Red with a 1,328cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 87.5%.

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 FV52 SDO, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was FV52 SDO registered?

FV52 SDO is a 2003 Suzuki Jimny, first registered on 1 February 2003.

Is FV52 SDO safe to buy?

The MOT history for FV52 SDO shows 16 tests with a 87.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does FV52 SDO have outstanding finance?

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