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FV52 XHY

2003 Suzuki Jimny

Silver Petrol 1328cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Apr 2022
Tests24 (16 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

57,075 mi
Last recorded57,075 miles
Recorded on18 Mar 2021
Typical for 2003 Suzuki Jimny57,891 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFV52 XHY
MakeSuzuki
ModelJimny
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,328cc

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MOT History

16 pass 8 fail
Pass 18 Mar 2021 57,075 miles

Front Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Rear Passenger seat(s) missing at time of test ()

Fail 15 Mar 2021 57,071 miles

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

Front Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Oil Leak From Hub Seal

Rear Passenger seat(s) missing at time of test ()

Pass 11 Mar 2020 46,767 miles

Front Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Rear Passenger seat(s) missing at time of test ()

Pass 3 Apr 2019 45,050 miles

Surface corrosion on all metal brake pipes

Surface corrosion on fuel pipes

Surface corrosion underside of vehicle

Fail 3 Apr 2019 45,050 miles

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

Surface corrosion on all metal brake pipes

Surface corrosion on fuel pipes

Surface corrosion underside of vehicle

Pass 22 Oct 2018 44,402 miles

Surface corrosion front to rear metal brake pipes

Surface corrosion underside of vehicle

Pass 1 Nov 2017 41,373 miles
Pass 23 Aug 2016 34,489 miles

Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

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

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

fuel pipes corroded

grease pipes corroded

Fail 5 Aug 2016 34,272 miles

Brake load sensing valve inoperative (3.6.E.3)

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

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

Body has slight corrosion under body corrostion (6.1.B.2)

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

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

fuel pipes corroded

grease pipes corroded

Pass 13 Aug 2015 29,856 miles

Engine management light on

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

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

Fail 11 Aug 2015 29,855 miles

Centre Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded from hose to compensator (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Engine management light on

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

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

Pass 16 Jul 2014 29,045 miles

EML on

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

Fail 14 Jul 2014 29,033 miles

Offside Rear coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

EML on

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

Pass 16 Jul 2013 28,376 miles
Fail 11 Jul 2013 28,360 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)

Pass 27 Jul 2011 24,979 miles
Fail 22 Jul 2011 24,976 miles

Offside Front Front suspension has excessive movement at a suspension ball joint (2.5.A.1c)

Nearside Front Lower Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Pass 24 Jul 2010 21,327 miles
Fail 21 Jul 2010 21,327 miles

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

Pass 3 Feb 2010 20,096 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 Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

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

Pass 20 Jan 2009 16,230 miles

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

Offside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

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

Pass 14 Feb 2008 13,635 miles
Pass 15 Feb 2007 11,690 miles
Pass 6 Feb 2006 9,804 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 XHY is a 2003 Suzuki Jimny in Silver with a 1,328cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 FV52 XHY, 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 XHY registered?

FV52 XHY is a 2003 Suzuki Jimny, first registered on 19 February 2003.

Is FV52 XHY safe to buy?

The MOT history for FV52 XHY shows 24 tests with a 66.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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