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NY52 SZE

2003 Suzuki Jimny

Silver Petrol 1328cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires24 Dec 2020
Tests19 (14 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate73.7%

Mileage

85,577 mi
Last recorded85,577 miles
Recorded on25 Jun 2019
Typical for 2003 Suzuki Jimny57,891 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationNY52 SZE
MakeSuzuki
ModelJimny
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,328cc

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MOT History

14 pass 5 fail
Pass 25 Jun 2019 85,577 miles

Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play both front (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Coil spring corroded both rear (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Integral body structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security both inner sills (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive both front chassis (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive both inner sills (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive both rear inner wings (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 19 Apr 2018 84,298 miles

general corrosion in many areas

unable to inspect brake pipes covered in grease

Fail 9 Apr 2018 84,295 miles

Nearside Rear Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings bumper (6.1.B.2)

Nearside Rear Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings silli inner (6.1.B.2)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Rear Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings inner arch (6.1.B.2)

Offside Rear Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings sill inner (6.1.B.2)

Steering system fouling minor axle pipes rotted and fouling drag link (2.2.D.2a)

general corrosion in many areas

unable to inspect brake pipes covered in grease

Pass 3 Feb 2017 82,485 miles

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

front swivel hubs corroded not leaking

general corrosion in a few areas

leak at front maybe pas pipe

Fail 31 Jan 2017 82,480 miles

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

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

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

front swivel hubs corroded not leaking

general corrosion in a few areas

leak at front maybe pas pipe

Pass 21 Oct 2015 79,624 miles

underneath all painted over,possible corrosion.

Pass 30 Oct 2014 73,492 miles
Fail 25 Oct 2014 73,490 miles

Centre Lower Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Centre Upper Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

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

Pass 18 Sep 2013 70,005 miles

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 22 Sep 2012 64,269 miles
Pass 26 Aug 2011 58,212 miles
Pass 14 Sep 2010 53,495 miles
Pass 19 Sep 2009 47,350 miles
Pass 20 Sep 2008 42,649 miles

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

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

poorly maintained by owner no preventative mainainance

Pass 17 Sep 2007 38,343 miles

Front Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Fail 5 Sep 2007 38,261 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Front Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

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

Front Lower Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

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

Pass 14 Sep 2006 33,356 miles
Pass 22 Sep 2005 28,974 miles
Fail 21 Sep 2005 28,974 miles

Nearside Front Axle beam has excessive vertical movement between stub axle and axle beam (2.5.A.1a)

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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NY52 SZE is a 2003 Suzuki Jimny in Silver with a 1,328cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.7%.

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 NY52 SZE, 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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NY52 SZE is a 2003 Suzuki Jimny, first registered on 1 February 2003.

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