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KB52 AUC

2003 Suzuki Jimny

Red Petrol 1328cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Jun 2023
Tests24 (17 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate70.8%

Mileage

79,759 mi
Last recorded79,759 miles
Recorded on23 Jun 2022
Typical for 2003 Suzuki Jimny57,891 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKB52 AUC
MakeSuzuki
ModelJimny
Year2003
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,328cc

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MOT History

17 pass 7 fail
Pass 23 Jun 2022 79,759 miles
Pass 19 Jun 2021 78,098 miles
Pass 12 Jun 2020 76,727 miles

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

Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement all hockey stick bushes worn and perished (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 12 Jun 2020 76,727 miles

Nearside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement all hockey stick bushes worn and perished (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 14 Jun 2019 75,046 miles
Pass 28 Jun 2018 73,052 miles
Pass 26 Jun 2017 70,782 miles
Pass 17 Jun 2016 68,406 miles
Pass 17 Jun 2015 65,506 miles

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

Fail 16 Jun 2014 62,370 miles

Nearside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

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

Offside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

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

all four tyres perished

Pass 16 Jun 2014 62,370 miles

all four tyres perished

Fail 18 Jun 2013 59,169 miles

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

Pass 18 Jun 2013 59,169 miles
Fail 21 Jun 2012 55,537 miles

Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

slight play in both front tractor joint pivots

Pass 21 Jun 2012 55,537 miles

slight play in both front tractor joint pivots

Pass 9 Jun 2011 51,655 miles

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

Offside Rear Rear position lamp(s) deteriorated, but still visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

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

Pass 18 Jun 2010 48,430 miles
Pass 18 Jun 2009 44,451 miles
Fail 18 Jun 2009 44,451 miles

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

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

Pass 20 Jun 2008 40,603 miles
Pass 29 Jun 2007 36,849 miles
Fail 14 Jun 2007 36,770 miles

An item not tested (Manual)

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

Pass 29 Jun 2006 31,673 miles
Fail 29 Jun 2006 31,670 miles

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

hub seal leaking o/s/f

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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KB52 AUC is a 2003 Suzuki Jimny in Red with a 1,328cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70.8%.

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 KB52 AUC, 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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KB52 AUC is a 2003 Suzuki Jimny, first registered on 15 February 2003.

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