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MT52 UML

2003 Suzuki Jimny

Multi-colour Petrol 1298cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 Nov 2019
Tests14 (10 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

Typical for 2003 Suzuki Jimny57,891 mi
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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMT52 UML
MakeSuzuki
ModelJimny
Year2003
ColourMulti-colour
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,298cc

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MOT History

10 pass 4 fail
Pass 15 Nov 2018
Pass 20 Feb 2015 128,618 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

slight corrosion to chassis above o/s/f rear spring hanger

Fail 13 Feb 2015 128,308 miles

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)

Nearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

rear parking (secondary) brakes imbalanced (3.7.B.6b)

Nearside Rear rear brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front rear brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

Offside Rear rear brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

n/s/r brake making noise when on roller brake tester

slight corrosion to chassis above o/s/f rear spring hanger

Pass 19 Feb 2014 124,529 miles

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

Pass 29 Jan 2013 123,313 miles

both front to rear brake pipes corroded

front axle sphere joints slight leak

Fail 18 Jan 2013 123,313 miles

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

Offside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

both front to rear brake pipes corroded

front axle sphere joints slight leak

Pass 16 Jan 2012 123,132 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)

Pass 22 Dec 2010 118,633 miles
Fail 20 Dec 2010 118,591 miles

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

swivel joint pipes broken

Pass 7 Dec 2009 107,278 miles
Fail 7 Dec 2009 107,278 miles

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

Offside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Front Seat belt damaged sufficient to obstruct correct operation of the belt (5.2.2a)

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

Pass 17 Dec 2008 96,815 miles
Pass 3 Jan 2008 86,544 miles
Pass 5 Jan 2007 74,674 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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MT52 UML is a 2003 Suzuki Jimny in Multi-colour with a 1,298cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 MT52 UML, 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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MT52 UML is a 2003 Suzuki Jimny, first registered on 11 January 2003.

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