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NY52 WAJ

2003 Suzuki Jimny

Red Petrol 1298cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 Mar 2017
Tests17 (11 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate64.7%

Mileage

91,059 mi
Last recorded91,059 miles
Recorded on12 Mar 2016
Typical for 2003 Suzuki Jimny57,891 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationNY52 WAJ
MakeSuzuki
ModelJimny
Year2003
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,298cc

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MOT History

11 pass 6 fail
Pass 12 Mar 2016 91,059 miles
Fail 2 Mar 2016 90,941 miles

Nearside Front Front wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.5.A.2)

Nearside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

Offside Front Front wheel bearing has excessive play (2.5.A.3c)

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

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

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

Pass 9 Apr 2015 83,883 miles

Fuel pipe/s corroded

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

offside front swival slight leak

Pass 16 Apr 2014 79,894 miles
Fail 10 Apr 2014 79,891 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage fractured (2.4.G.1)

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

Pass 16 Apr 2013 79,068 miles

Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 26 Jun 2012 75,773 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

corrosion on front to rear fuel lines

Fail 18 Jun 2012 75,722 miles

Centre Front Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Centre Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

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)

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

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

Offside Brake pipe inadequately supported (3.6.B.1)

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

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

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

corrosion on front to rear fuel lines

Pass 22 Jun 2011 70,072 miles

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

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 31 Mar 2010 64,262 miles

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

o/s and n/s front swivel balls slightly corroded

Fail 30 Mar 2010 64,220 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)

Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

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

o/s and n/s front swivel balls slightly corroded

Pass 17 Mar 2009 55,699 miles

slight bind to n/s/f brake

Fail 27 Mar 2008 48,411 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Pass 27 Mar 2008 48,411 miles
Pass 28 Mar 2007 40,831 miles
Fail 28 Mar 2007 40,831 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Rear Body has a sharp edge caused by damage (6.1.C.1)

Offside Front brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Pass 18 Mar 2006 29,704 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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NY52 WAJ is a 2003 Suzuki Jimny in Red with a 1,298cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.7%.

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 WAJ, 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 WAJ is a 2003 Suzuki Jimny, first registered on 20 February 2003.

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