MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
87,426 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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Nearside Front Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))
Offside Front Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))
Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
Nearside Inner sill corroded
Offside Inner sill corroded
Position lamp with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.2.1 (a) (i))
All direction indicators not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))
Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))
Offside Rear Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))
Position lamp not working ALL (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
Registration plate lamp does not illuminate simultaneously with the position lamps (4.7.2 (a))
Stop lamp(s) all not working (4.3.1 (a) (iii)) DANGEROUS
Nearside Inner Sill corroded
Offside Inner Sill corroded
Offside Rear Lower Shock absorbers has an excessively worn bush (5.3.2 (c))
Nearside Front Axle swivel joint insecure in a stub axle (5.1.2 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS
Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Front to Rear. (1.1.11 (c))
EML on
Nearside Front Fluid leak, but not excessive Axle swivel seal. (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Nearside Rear Stop lamp(s) with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.3.1 (a) (i))
Offside Rear Position lamp slightly affected by the operation of another lamp (4.2.3 (c))
Offside Rear Rigid brake pipes kinked but no major effect on braking effort.
Offside Front Wheel arch/Firewall has hole in it!!!! Marked with chalk!!!!
Nearside Front Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing (5.3.2 (b))
Offside Rear Lower Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))
Offside Front Brake hose slightly twisted (1.1.12 (b) (i))
Offside Rear Lower Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))
Nearside Front Lower Shock absorbers has an excessively worn bush (5.3.2 (c))
Offside Front Lower Shock absorbers has an excessively worn bush (5.3.2 (c))
Power steering pipe/hose leaking pipe from resevior (2.1.5 (a))
Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules all (3.6.B.4e)
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit on limit (4.1.E.1)
Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
Panhard rod corroded but not seriously weakened front and rear (2.4.G.1)
Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) slightly corroded (2.3.2)
Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases at joint (7.1.2)
Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing all (2.7.2a)
all underside corroded
coil spring corroded all (2.4.C.1b)
engine management light on
front and rear axle breather pipes corroded
front axle spheres corroded and damp
front panel has been repaired below headlights
fuel tank corroded
radiator fins corroded
Exhaust engine idle speed too high (7.3.D.1)
Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded inner and outer sill (2.4.A.3)
Nearside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded inner sill (5.2.6)
Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
Offside Fuel pipe leaking (7.2.3)
Offside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded inner sill (5.2.6)
Offside Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded inner sill (2.4.A.3)
Rear Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings o/s and n/s inner sills (6.1.B.2)
front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)
front brake excessively fluctuating (3.7.B.3)
Brake hose slightly deteriorated all (3.6.B.4d)
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit on limit (4.1.E.1)
Nearside Rear Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing and both front (2.7.2a)
Panhard rod corroded but not seriously weakened front and rear (2.4.G.1)
Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) slightly corroded (2.3.2)
Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement all front and rear (2.4.G.2)
all underside , chassis and floor corroded
both front spheres corroded and damp
coil spring corroded all (2.4.C.1b)
engine management light on
front axle breather pipes corroded
front brake discs corroded
fuel tank corroded
EML is on
rear diff excessivly rough and noisey
Brake load sensing valve linkage defective and function impaired (3.6.E.3)
Nearside Front Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)
Nearside Rear Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)
Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
Offside Front Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)
Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)
Offside Rear Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)
Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) excessively corroded (2.3.2)
Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7) DANGEROUS
EML is on
rear diff excessivly rough and noisey
Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)
chassis, floor, fuel pipes corroded
eml on
front hub oil seals leaking
Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
Offside Front Axle swivel joint has excessive play (2.5.A.3b)
Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)
chassis, floor, fuel pipes corroded
eml on
front hub oil seals leaking
Fuel pipe/s corroded
Offside Front Axle king pin has slight play in pin and/or bush (2.5.A.3a)
Tow ball/hitch not fitted at time of test
Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)
engine warning light on
Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)
Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)
Offside Rear Lower Shock absorber has an excessively worn shock absorber pivot (2.7.4)
Fuel pipe/s corroded
Tow ball/hitch not fitted at time of test
Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)
engine warning light on
Offside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)
front axle vacum pipes heavily corroded
Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)
Nearside Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Nearside Front Steering component excessively corroded and unserviceable (2.2.C.1d)
Nearside Outer Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Offside Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Offside Front Steering component excessively corroded and unserviceable (2.2.C.1d)
Offside Outer Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Offside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)
front axle vacum pipes heavily corroded
Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Nearside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)
Offside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)
grease at nearside front hub at back of it.
oil leak at engine.
Offside Front coil spring incomplete (2.4.C.1a)
Offside Rear coil spring incomplete (2.4.C.1a)
Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Nearside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)
Offside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)
grease at nearside front hub at back of it.
oil leak at engine.
Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
NUMBER PLATE LIGHT BULB LENSE MISSING.
OIL LEAK FROM SUMP PLUG AREA.
Nearside Front wheel bearing has excessive play (2.5.A.3c)
Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
NUMBER PLATE LIGHT BULB LENSE MISSING.
OIL LEAK FROM SUMP PLUG AREA.
Nearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
SLIGHT FLUID LEAK FROM NEARSIDE FRONT INNER HUB SEAL.
Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)
the engine management light lit on dashboard
the offside front wiper blade has a slight tear but clears the screen effectively
the engine management light lit on dashboard
the offside front wiper blade has a slight tear but clears the screen effectively
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
advise rear number plate light lense missing.
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SO52 FJV is a 2003 Suzuki Jimny in Green with a 1,328cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 30 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.
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 SO52 FJV, 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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SO52 FJV is a 2003 Suzuki Jimny, first registered on 24 January 2003.
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