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NV52 XYT

2003 Suzuki Jimny

Red Petrol 1328cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 Jul 2023
Tests19 (13 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate68.4%

Mileage

153,187 mi
Last recorded153,187 miles
Recorded on19 Jul 2023
Typical for 2003 Suzuki Jimny57,891 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationNV52 XYT
MakeSuzuki
ModelJimny
Year2003
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,328cc

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MOT History

13 pass 6 fail
Fail 19 Jul 2023 153,187 miles

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

Front Exhaust emissions likely to be affected by an exhaust leak (8.2.1.1 (b))

Nearside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn trailing arm rear bushes at axle (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

Offside Rear Brake pipe likely to become detached or damaged through coil spring (1.1.11 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn trailing arm rear bushes at axle (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Brake pipe at imminent risk of failure or fracture (1.1.11 (a)) DANGEROUS

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases front pipe (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Position lamp incorrect colour (4.2.3 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Lower Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

Offside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Lower Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

o,s and n/s/r hubseals leaking slightly

Pass 20 Jul 2022 148,004 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Centre (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Stop lamp(s) slightly affected by the operation of another lamp (4.3.3 (b))

Pass 16 Jul 2021 146,219 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Fail 16 Jul 2021 146,219 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 20 Feb 2020 143,857 miles

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

Pass 1 Dec 2015 75,009 miles
Pass 16 Sep 2014 73,847 miles
Fail 15 Sep 2014 73,834 miles

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

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4)

Pass 17 Sep 2013 66,177 miles
Fail 17 Sep 2013 66,174 miles

Steering wheel in a condition that hampers proper control (2.1.1)

Stop lamp has a product on the lens so it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.2.1d)

Pass 10 Sep 2012 59,655 miles
Pass 19 Sep 2011 54,075 miles
Pass 5 Nov 2010 53,819 miles
Pass 6 Nov 2009 52,084 miles
Pass 7 Nov 2008 50,491 miles
Fail 25 Oct 2008 50,274 miles

Nearside Front brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Front brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

Pass 29 Oct 2007 48,501 miles

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

Pass 21 Sep 2006 42,370 miles
Fail 12 Sep 2006 41,973 miles

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

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

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

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

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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NV52 XYT is a 2003 Suzuki Jimny in Red with a 1,328cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.4%.

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 NV52 XYT, 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 NV52 XYT registered?

NV52 XYT is a 2003 Suzuki Jimny, first registered on 18 January 2003.

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The MOT history for NV52 XYT shows 19 tests with a 68.4% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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