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SO52 FJV

2003 Suzuki Jimny

Green Petrol 1328cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 Dec 2025
Tests30 (18 pass, 12 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

87,426 mi
Last recorded87,426 miles
Recorded on18 Dec 2024
Typical for 2003 Suzuki Jimny57,891 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSO52 FJV
MakeSuzuki
ModelJimny
Year2003
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,328cc

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MOT History

18 pass 12 fail
Pass 18 Dec 2024 87,426 miles
Pass 17 Mar 2023 86,119 miles
Fail 11 Mar 2023 86,119 miles

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))

Pass 8 Feb 2022 85,258 miles

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))

Fail 19 Jan 2022 85,258 miles

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

Fail 19 Nov 2021 85,211 miles

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!!!!

Pass 12 Nov 2020 84,011 miles

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))

Pass 5 Nov 2019 82,253 miles

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))

Pass 14 Nov 2018 78,103 miles
Fail 30 Oct 2018 78,103 miles

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))

Pass 20 Nov 2017 75,094 miles
Pass 5 Aug 2016 74,789 miles

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

Fail 4 Jul 2016 74,705 miles

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

Pass 8 Jul 2015 65,456 miles

EML is on

rear diff excessivly rough and noisey

Fail 23 Jun 2015 65,049 miles

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

Pass 10 Jul 2014 54,251 miles

Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

chassis, floor, fuel pipes corroded

eml on

front hub oil seals leaking

Fail 4 Jul 2014 54,249 miles

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

Pass 28 Jun 2013 49,858 miles

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

Fail 26 Jun 2013 59,340 miles

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

Pass 29 Jun 2012 45,936 miles

Offside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

front axle vacum pipes heavily corroded

Fail 28 Jun 2012 45,934 miles

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

Pass 30 Jun 2011 39,159 miles

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.

Fail 28 Jun 2011 39,159 miles

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.

Pass 3 Jun 2010 32,732 miles

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

NUMBER PLATE LIGHT BULB LENSE MISSING.

OIL LEAK FROM SUMP PLUG AREA.

Fail 3 Jun 2010 32,731 miles

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.

Pass 9 Jun 2009 26,997 miles

Nearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

SLIGHT FLUID LEAK FROM NEARSIDE FRONT INNER HUB SEAL.

Fail 28 May 2008 25,731 miles

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

Pass 28 May 2008 25,731 miles

the engine management light lit on dashboard

the offside front wiper blade has a slight tear but clears the screen effectively

Pass 23 Mar 2007 21,160 miles

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

advise rear number plate light lense missing.

Pass 2 Feb 2006 15,544 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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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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What year was SO52 FJV registered?

SO52 FJV is a 2003 Suzuki Jimny, first registered on 24 January 2003.

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