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SJ52 LUY

2003 Suzuki Jimny

Black Petrol 1328cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Oct 2018
Tests17 (13 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate76.5%

Mileage

51,544 mi
Last recorded51,544 miles
Recorded on6 Oct 2017
Typical for 2003 Suzuki Jimny57,891 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSJ52 LUY
MakeSuzuki
ModelJimny
Year2003
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,328cc

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MOT History

13 pass 4 fail
Pass 6 Oct 2017 51,544 miles

Fuel Pipe/s corroded ()

Fail 4 Oct 2017 51,541 miles

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

Nearside Rear Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement both small bushes (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement both small bushes (2.4.G.2)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Fuel Pipe/s corroded ()

Pass 29 Oct 2016 51,275 miles

centre brake pipe slightly corroded

Fail 29 Oct 2016 51,275 miles

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

Offside Front Side repeater not working connection (1.4.A.2c)

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

Rear registration plate missing refasten plate (6.3.1a)

centre brake pipe slightly corroded

Pass 30 Oct 2015 48,099 miles
Pass 27 Oct 2014 42,412 miles
Pass 30 Oct 2013 37,987 miles

Fuel pipe/s corroded

Nearside Front Axle swivel joint has slight movement between a swivel joint and its housing (2.5.A.1b)

Offside Front Axle swivel joint has slight movement between a swivel joint and its housing (2.5.A.1b)

Pass 22 May 2012 36,023 miles
Fail 16 May 2012 35,995 miles

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

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

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

Pass 19 May 2011 33,507 miles

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

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Pass 10 May 2010 30,294 miles

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

Fail 10 May 2010 30,294 miles

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

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Pass 14 May 2009 27,677 miles

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

Pass 21 May 2008 25,221 miles
Pass 30 Apr 2007 14,970 miles

heat shield at exhaust tail pipe insecure

Pass 25 May 2006 11,191 miles
Pass 6 Feb 2006 10,773 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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SJ52 LUY is a 2003 Suzuki Jimny in Black with a 1,328cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.5%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 SJ52 LUY, 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 SJ52 LUY registered?

SJ52 LUY is a 2003 Suzuki Jimny, first registered on 25 January 2003.

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The MOT history for SJ52 LUY shows 17 tests with a 76.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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