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NY52 XVB

2003 Suzuki Jimny

Silver Petrol 1328cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 Jul 2026
Tests30 (20 pass, 10 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

125,745 mi
Last recorded125,745 miles
Recorded on11 Jul 2025
Typical for 2003 Suzuki Jimny57,891 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

20 pass 10 fail
Pass 11 Jul 2025 125,745 miles
Pass 22 Mar 2024 124,390 miles
Pass 22 Mar 2023 123,394 miles
Pass 4 Jan 2022 121,856 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Trailing arm bush starting to seporate (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced corroded rear of wheel arch within 30cm of body mount (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Rear seats missing

under body dirty

Pass 12 Nov 2020 118,324 miles

Nearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Fail 12 Nov 2020 118,324 miles

Nearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

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

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 18 Nov 2019 113,741 miles

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

Pass 29 Dec 2018 112,104 miles
Fail 29 Dec 2018 112,104 miles

Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm both (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 16 Feb 2018 106,695 miles

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

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

general corrosion to underside

Fail 16 Feb 2018 106,695 miles

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

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

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

general corrosion to underside

Pass 9 Feb 2017 101,167 miles
Fail 9 Feb 2017 101,167 miles

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

Pass 3 Feb 2016 93,866 miles

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

Fail 3 Feb 2016 93,865 miles

Nearside Front Drive shaft which forms part of the suspension support bearing excessively worn (2.4.G.4d)

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

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

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

Pass 26 Feb 2015 87,690 miles
Fail 25 Feb 2015 87,689 miles

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

Oil leak

Pass 6 Sep 2013 80,566 miles
Fail 6 Sep 2013 80,566 miles

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

Offside Rear front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

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

Oil leak

offside hub seal leaking

Pass 8 Aug 2012 77,017 miles

both front brake disks corrodid

corrosion behind headlights

corrosion on boot floor

Pass 1 Sep 2011 62,310 miles
Fail 1 Sep 2011 62,310 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 26 Aug 2010 60,289 miles

brakepipes partly shiethed and obscured

Fail 25 Aug 2009 26,785 miles

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Pass 25 Aug 2009 26,785 miles
Pass 28 Aug 2008 41,560 miles

Nail in offside rear tyre

Fail 31 Aug 2007 33,404 miles

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

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

rear exhaust box baffle loose

Pass 31 Aug 2007 33,404 miles

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

rear exhaust box baffle loose

Pass 1 Sep 2006 27,727 miles
Pass 2 Feb 2006 26,195 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 XVB is a 2003 Suzuki Jimny in Silver with a 1,328cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 30 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 XVB, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

How do I check the history of NY52 XVB?

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What year was NY52 XVB registered?

NY52 XVB is a 2003 Suzuki Jimny, first registered on 29 January 2003.

Is NY52 XVB safe to buy?

The MOT history for NY52 XVB shows 30 tests with a 66.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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