MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
102,878 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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50+ data pointsMOT History
Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened NSF. OSF. NS backplate touching disc (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
Central Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Brake pipe across rear axle covered in grease (1.1.11 (c))
Integral body structure is repaired but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Sills repaired, covered in underseal. NS. OS (6.1.1 (d) (i))
Nearside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))
Nearside Rear Passenger seat(s) missing at time of test ()
Nearside Rear Standard fitment seat belt missing ()
Offside Rear Passenger seat(s) missing at time of test Removed and in rear of vehicle ()
Offside Rear Standard fitment seat belt missing ()
Wheel/tyre protruding beyond wheel arch NSF, OSF, NSR, OSR ()
Brake cable insecure Hand brake cable not secured, NSR and OSR (1.1.15 (c))
Central Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded Brake pipe across rear axle (1.1.11 (c))
Nearside Rear Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced Rear transverse axle tube (6.1.1 (c) (i))
Offside Front Outer Wheel bearing has excessive play Offside front swivel has excessive movement. (5.1.3 (a) (i))
Nearside Rear Passenger's seat insecure (6.2.6 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS
Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened NSF. OSF. NS backplate touching disc (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
Integral body structure is repaired but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Sills repaired, covered in underseal. NS. OS (6.1.1 (d) (i))
Nearside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))
Offside Rear Passenger seat(s) missing at time of test Removed and in rear of vehicle ()
Offside Rear Standard fitment seat belt missing ()
Wheel/tyre protruding beyond wheel arch NSF, OSF, NSR, OSR ()
Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule o/s/f n/s/f (1.1.12 (f) (i))
Front Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Rear Stop lamp(s) non-obligatory stop lamp not working top (4.3.1 (a) (ii))
Rear rear wiper
Rear reverse light not working
Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing all 4 (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
Wheel/tyre protruding beyond wheel arch all 4 ()
chassis under sealed
Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits CO to high (8.2.1.2 (a))
Nearside Rear Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced hole beside trailing arm (6.1.1 (c) (i))
Nearside Rear Vehicle structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting expanding foamed holed and plates riveted on (6.2.2 (d) (i))
Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))
Offside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged or deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))
Offside Rear Vehicle structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting expanding foamed holed and plates riveted on (6.2.2 (d) (i))
Vehicle structure inadequately repaired such that structural rigidity is significantly reduced plates on the n/s and o/s riveted on when suppose to be welded (6.1.1 (d) (i))
Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule o/s/f n/s/f (1.1.12 (f) (i))
Front Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Offside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
Rear Upper Stop lamp(s) non-obligatory stop lamp not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))
Rear rear wiper
Rear reverse lights not working
Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing all 4 (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
Wheel/tyre protruding beyond wheel arch all 4 ()
Nearside Rear Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced hole beside trailing arm (6.1.1 (c) (i))
Nearside Rear Vehicle structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting expanding foamed holed and plates riveted on (6.2.2 (d) (i))
Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))
Offside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged or deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))
Offside Rear Vehicle structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting expanding foamed holed and plates riveted on (6.2.2 (d) (i))
Vehicle structure inadequately repaired such that structural rigidity is significantly reduced plates on the n/s and o/s riveted on when suppose to be welded (6.1.1 (d) (i))
Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule o/s/f n/s/f (1.1.12 (f) (i))
Front Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Offside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
Rear Upper Stop lamp(s) non-obligatory stop lamp not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))
Rear rear wiper
Rear reverse lights not working
Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing all 4 (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
Wheel/tyre protruding beyond wheel arch all 4 ()
Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area damaged but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))
Nearside sill covers fitted
Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))
Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))
Offside sill covers fitted
Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
Rear Floor not fully secure boot floor (6.2.4 (a) (i))
full under body covered in mud
Battery insecure and likely to cause a short circuit (4.13 (a) (ii))
Brake pedal has insufficient reserve travel (1.1.2 (a))
Nearside Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))
Offside Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))
Offside Rear Road wheel fixing missing (5.2.1 (a) (i))
full under body covered in mud
Rear Floor not fully secure boot floor (6.2.4 (a) (i))
Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area damaged but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))
Nearside sill covers fitted
Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))
Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))
Offside sill covers fitted
Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
Central Rear Prop shaft damaged but serviceable U J slightplay (6.1.7 (e))
Offside Front Drive shaft damaged but serviceable Tractor joint leaking (6.1.7 (e))
Nearside Registration plate lamp does not illuminate simultaneously with the position lamps (4.7.2 (a))
Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))
Service brake efficiency below requirements (1.2.2 (a) (i))
Central Rear Prop shaft damaged but serviceable U J slightplay (6.1.7 (e))
Offside Front Drive shaft damaged but serviceable Tractor joint leaking (6.1.7 (e))
Reverse lights not working
Front corroded vacume pipes
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Central Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))
Front Windscreen washer jets misaligned and not providing sufficient fluid to the windscreen (3.5 (a))
Offside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))
Service brake efficiency below requirements (1.2.2 (a) (i))
Front corroded vacume pipes
Nearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Brake pipe excessively corroded front to rear (3.6.B.2c)
Fuel pipe leaking (7.2.3)
Offside Front wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.5.A.2)
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Fuel pipe/s corroded
Nearside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)
Offside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)
offside front wheel has slight play in a spherical joint
Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)
Fuel pipe/s corroded
Nearside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)
Offside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)
offside front wheel has slight play in a spherical joint
Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
Fuel pipe/s corroded
Nearside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)
Nearside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.2.6)
Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
Offside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) slightly corroded (2.3.2)
engine management light on in dash
exhaust bracket on cat not supporting exhaust but system still secure
rear exhaust tailbox deteriorated/corroded
Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Offside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)
Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
Fuel pipe/s corroded
Nearside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)
Nearside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.2.6)
Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
Offside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) slightly corroded (2.3.2)
engine management light on in dash
exhaust bracket on cat not supporting exhaust but system still secure
rear exhaust tailbox deteriorated/corroded
Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Fuel pipe/s corroded
Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Nearside front brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.2b)
Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Offside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)
exhaust system corroded
front brake discs corroded
Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b) DANGEROUS
Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Fuel pipe/s corroded
Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Nearside front brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.2b)
Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Offside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)
exhaust system corroded
front brake discs corroded
Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Fuel pipe/s corroded
Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)
Offside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)
Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Fuel pipe/s corroded
Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
front discs pitted
Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Nearside Front Stub axle has excessive vertical movement between stub axle and axle beam (2.5.A.1a) DANGEROUS
front discs pitted
Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)
Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)
slight play in the front offside swivel hub bearings
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SB52 XWS is a 2003 Suzuki Jimny in Blue with a 1,328cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 32 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 59.4%.
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 SB52 XWS, 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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SB52 XWS is a 2003 Suzuki Jimny, first registered on 23 January 2003.
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