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GL52 NGV

2003 Suzuki Jimny

Blue Petrol 1328cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 Jan 2023
Tests23 (17 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate73.9%

Mileage

126,060 mi
Last recorded126,060 miles
Recorded on24 Jan 2022
Typical for 2003 Suzuki Jimny57,891 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGL52 NGV
MakeSuzuki
ModelJimny
Year2003
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,328cc

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MOT History

17 pass 6 fail
Pass 24 Jan 2022 126,060 miles

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

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm (5.2.3 (e))

emnl light on

Fail 14 Jan 2022 126,060 miles

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

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

Offside Front Headlamp levelling device inoperative (4.1.5 (a))

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

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

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

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm (5.2.3 (e))

emnl light on

Pass 17 Dec 2020 109,192 miles

rear exhaust hanger broken

Pass 14 Nov 2019 100,472 miles

Nearside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

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

Offside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Rear Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. 29% offside rear not locked (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Fail 13 Nov 2019 100,472 miles

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

Offside Front Integral body structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting body mount bracket and plate on inner sill (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Nearside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

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

Offside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Rear Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. 29% offside rear not locked (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Pass 7 Nov 2018 97,361 miles

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

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

Rear EXHAUST CORRODED

Pass 14 Nov 2017 95,650 miles

FUEL STAINS ON FUEL TANK

Nearside Front Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Nearside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive CHASSIS AND SPRING PAN (2.4.A.3)

Offside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive CHASSIS AND SPRING PAN (2.4.A.3)

Rear EXHAUST CORRODED

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Fail 13 Nov 2017 95,650 miles

Offside Front Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

FUEL STAINS ON FUEL TANK

Nearside Front Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Nearside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive CHASSIS AND SPRING PAN (2.4.A.3)

Offside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive CHASSIS AND SPRING PAN (2.4.A.3)

Rear EXHAUST CORRODED

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 15 Nov 2016 91,402 miles
Pass 14 Dec 2015 87,808 miles

Nearside Front Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive bump stop mounting (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has slight external damage to the casing (2.7.2a)

Offside Front Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive bump stop mounting (2.4.A.3)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)

off side & near side front ball swivals corroded

Pass 15 Dec 2014 82,279 miles

nearside front swivel joint corroded and pitted

Fail 15 Dec 2014 82,279 miles

Offside Front Axle king pin has excessive play in pin and/or bush adversely affecting the steering (2.5.A.3a)

Offside Front front brake excessively fluctuating (3.7.B.3)

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

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

nearside front swivel joint corroded and pitted

offside front swivel joint seal leaking grease

Pass 16 Dec 2013 77,130 miles

exhaust very rusty but not blowing

Pass 18 Dec 2012 71,845 miles
Pass 13 Dec 2011 66,307 miles
Pass 14 Dec 2010 60,998 miles
Fail 13 Dec 2010 60,994 miles

Nearside Front position lamp(s) incorrect colour (1.1.A.3e)

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

Offside Front position lamp(s) incorrect colour (1.1.A.3e)

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

Pass 9 Jan 2010 56,190 miles
Pass 13 Jan 2009 49,589 miles
Pass 10 Jan 2008 42,370 miles
Pass 12 Jan 2007 36,836 miles

nearside rear tyre slight deteriation

offside front tyre slight deteriation

offside rear tyre slight deteriation

Pass 6 Jan 2006 27,432 miles
Fail 6 Jan 2006 27,432 miles

Offside Front Lower Steering pivot point has excessive play (2.2.B.1g)

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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GL52 NGV is a 2003 Suzuki Jimny in Blue with a 1,328cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.9%.

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 GL52 NGV, 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 GL52 NGV registered?

GL52 NGV is a 2003 Suzuki Jimny, first registered on 9 January 2003.

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