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FV52 WMG

2003 Suzuki Jimny

Red Petrol 1298cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 Apr 2026
Tests23 (18 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate78.3%

Mileage

77,001 mi
Last recorded77,001 miles
Recorded on18 Apr 2025
Typical for 2003 Suzuki Jimny57,891 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFV52 WMG
MakeSuzuki
ModelJimny
Year2003
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,298cc

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MOT History

18 pass 5 fail
Pass 18 Apr 2025 77,001 miles
Pass 5 Jan 2024 62,391 miles

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

Nearside Front Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Cab or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security (6.2.2 (d) (i))

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

Offside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Pass 3 Dec 2022 61,834 miles

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear inner wheel arch holed by corrosion

Offside Rear under door sill holed by corrosion

Pass 9 Feb 2021 60,946 miles

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

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

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Front slight play in king pin

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive inner arch (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 21 Aug 2019 60,561 miles

slight movement in n/s/f king pin

Fail 20 Aug 2019 60,559 miles

Offside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced outer sill (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced both rear inner wheel archs (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced both sill to floor areas (7.1.1 (a) (i))

slight movement in n/s/f king pin

Pass 30 Jul 2018 59,428 miles
Fail 26 Jul 2018 59,428 miles

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

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

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

Pass 16 Jun 2017 59,384 miles

Localized tyre/s perrishing

Nearside front axle suspension swivel joint sweating, borders on leakage (fail) and has some play.

Panels/covers etc. restrict viewing of some testable item/s

Small exhaust blow, centre pipe at rear silencer connection (corrosion)

Fail 16 Jun 2017 59,384 miles

Body has a projection caused by damage Nearside front bumper (6.1.C.1)

Localized tyre/s perrishing

Nearside front axle suspension swivel joint sweating, borders on leakage (fail) and has some play.

Panels/covers etc. restrict viewing of some testable item/s

Small exhaust blow, centre pipe at rear silencer connection (corrosion)

Pass 6 Jun 2016 59,074 miles

Nearside front swivel joint leaking and has some play.

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage worn but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Pass 16 Jun 2015 58,409 miles

Exhaust expansion chamber bracket corroding

Nearside front bumper loose

Nearside front swivel joint seeping

Some localised brake pipe corrosion eg. offside rear over-axle area. Unable to view all brake pipes and some previously greased; presume corrosion

Unable to view all brakes for wear etc.

Fail 11 Jun 2015 58,405 miles

Emissions not tested (7.3.A.1)

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Offside Front Axle swivel joint has excessive movement between a swivel joint and its housing (2.5.A.1b)

Exhaust expansion chamber bracket corroding

Front swivel joints seeping esp. offside when jacked

Nearside front bumper loose

Some localised brake pipe corrosion eg. offside rear over-axle area. Unable to view all brake pipes and some previously greased; presume corrosion

Unable to view all brakes for wear etc.

Pass 21 May 2014 57,420 miles
Pass 23 Apr 2013 52,346 miles

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

engine malfunction light on

play in front u/j

Pass 30 Apr 2012 47,235 miles

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

Pass 28 Apr 2011 42,189 miles
Pass 16 Apr 2010 37,725 miles
Pass 24 Apr 2009 32,095 miles
Pass 30 Apr 2008 27,941 miles
Fail 24 Apr 2008 27,860 miles

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

Pass 24 Apr 2007 22,518 miles
Pass 24 Feb 2006 15,264 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 WMG is a 2003 Suzuki Jimny in Red with a 1,298cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.3%.

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

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