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GL52 WDY

2003 Suzuki Jimny

Silver Petrol 1328cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires8 Mar 2027
Tests27 (20 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate74.1%

Mileage

114,512 mi
Last recorded114,512 miles
Recorded on9 Mar 2026
Typical for 2003 Suzuki Jimny57,891 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGL52 WDY
MakeSuzuki
ModelJimny
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,328cc

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MOT History

20 pass 7 fail
Pass 9 Mar 2026 114,512 miles

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

Fuel Pipe/s corroded ()

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

Fail 3 Dec 2025 114,496 miles

Brake performance unable to be tested Due to body mounts insecure (1.2.1 (g))

Nearside Front Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced Inner sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Nearside Rear Body mounting fixings insecure (6.2.2 (c) (i))

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

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

Offside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Body mounting fixings insecure (6.2.2 (c) (i))

Offside Rear Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced Wheel arch (6.1.1 (c) (i))

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

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

Rear Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced Boot floor (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 26 Nov 2024 108,619 miles

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

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

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

Nearside Front sill slightly corroded

Nearside Rear Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Nearside Rear sill slightly corroded

Offside Rear Fuel Pipe/s corroded ()

Offside Rear Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Fail 22 Nov 2024 108,590 miles

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

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has negligible damping effect (5.3.2 (d))

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

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

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

Nearside Front sill slightly corroded

Nearside Rear Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Nearside Rear sill slightly corroded

Offside Rear Fuel Pipe/s corroded ()

Offside Rear Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 20 Nov 2023 102,934 miles

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

Rear Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Fail 14 Nov 2023 102,924 miles

Service brake efficiency below requirements (1.2.2 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Brake pipe connection leaking on a hydraulic braking system (1.1.11 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Rear Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 26 Nov 2022 96,475 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases centre pipe-rear silencer join (6.1.2 (a))

Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output both headlamps (4.1.4 (b))

Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced inner sills both sides of vehicle front to middle, also rear cross member corroded (6.1.1 (c) (i))

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

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view small chip central of windscreen in swept area (3.2 (a) (i))

front hub vacuum pipes corroded

Fail 21 Nov 2022 96,464 miles

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

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

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

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases centre pipe-rear silencer join (6.1.2 (a))

Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output both headlamps (4.1.4 (b))

Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced inner sills both sides of vehicle front to middle, also rear cross member corroded (6.1.1 (c) (i))

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

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view small chip central of windscreen in swept area (3.2 (a) (i))

front hub vacuum pipes corroded

Pass 16 Nov 2021 87,364 miles

Fuel Pipe/s corroded ()

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

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Across Vehicle (1.1.11 (c))

Fail 16 Nov 2021 87,364 miles

Fuel Pipe/s corroded ()

Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

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

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Across Vehicle (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 24 Nov 2020 76,765 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge and perished (5.2.3 (e))

transfer box bracket broken

Pass 20 Nov 2019 70,348 miles
Pass 10 Dec 2018 66,894 miles

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

Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material slightly corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Fuel Pipe/s corroded ()

Rear Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

corrosion to exhaust back box

Pass 28 Dec 2017 62,992 miles

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

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

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

Rear Fuel Pipe/s corroded ()

Pass 29 Dec 2016 58,425 miles

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

Fail 28 Dec 2016 58,425 miles

Nearside Front brake disc contaminated by grease (3.5.1h)

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

Offside Front Axle swivel joint has slight play (2.5.A.3b)

Offside Front outer front axle swivel joint leaking

Pass 29 Dec 2015 53,248 miles

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

Nearside Front brake disc scored

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

Offside Front brake disc scored

Offside Front fuel pipes corroded

Offside Rear fuel pipes corroded

Pass 30 Dec 2014 51,001 miles
Pass 23 Dec 2013 48,344 miles
Pass 28 Dec 2012 45,143 miles

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

Pass 21 Dec 2011 41,598 miles
Pass 20 Dec 2010 38,098 miles
Pass 30 Dec 2009 34,086 miles
Pass 29 Dec 2008 29,541 miles

both rear & o/s/f tyre starting to perish

Fail 29 Dec 2008 29,541 miles

Centre Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

both rear & o/s/f tyre starting to perish

Pass 28 Dec 2007 24,865 miles

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

Pass 30 Dec 2006 18,856 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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GL52 WDY is a 2003 Suzuki Jimny in Silver with a 1,328cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 27 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 74.1%.

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 WDY, 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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GL52 WDY is a 2003 Suzuki Jimny, first registered on 15 January 2003.

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