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SO52 FKC

2003 Suzuki Jimny

Black Petrol 1328cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 Jun 2026
Tests28 (20 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

83,969 mi
Last recorded83,969 miles
Recorded on28 Apr 2026
Typical for 2003 Suzuki Jimny57,891 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSO52 FKC
MakeSuzuki
ModelJimny
Year2003
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,328cc

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MOT History

20 pass 8 fail
Fail 28 Apr 2026 83,969 miles

Brake load sensing valve linkage defective and function impaired (1.1.17 (a))

Brake performance unable to be tested due to service brake binding (1.2.1 (g))

Nearside Rear Parking brake mechanism/associated mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded backing plate (1.1.21 (e) (i))

Nearside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Nearside Rear Upper Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn radius arm suspension bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Vehicle structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Offside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Offside Front Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Rear Parking brake mechanism/associated mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded backing plate (1.1.21 (e) (i))

Offside Rear Upper Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn radius arm suspension bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced chassis leg (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Rear Vehicle structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Towbar component excessively corroded (6.1.6 (a))

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint worn to the extent there is a serious risk of detachment rear (2.1.3 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement all radius arm suspension bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Lower Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Oil leak, but not excessive from axle swivel seal (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Upper Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive engine oil leak (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Prop shaft joint worn, but not excessively (6.1.7 (c) (i))

Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive all spring cups (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Vehicle structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security all body mountings and mounting points corroded (6.2.2 (d) (i))

chassis, inner sills, inner wheel arches and underbody corroded

vehicle underbody and components undersealed and coated in silicone extensively

Pass 20 Jun 2025 82,900 miles
Pass 30 Apr 2024 81,719 miles
Pass 7 Feb 2023 80,429 miles
Pass 11 Mar 2022 77,518 miles

Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Rear Of Vehicle Has Signs Of Corrosion Around Upper Spring Mounts and Floor

Fail 28 Feb 2022 77,518 miles

Brake pipe excessively corroded Both Rear Of Front to Rears To Load Valve (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Rear Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Rear Fuel pipe leaking (6.1.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Brake fluid close to minimum mark (1.1.10 (d) (ii))

Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Rear Of Vehicle Has Signs Of Corrosion Around Upper Spring Mounts and Floor

Pass 15 Apr 2021 72,123 miles

Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material To Brake Hose (1.1.11 (c))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Of Both Front To Rears (1.1.11 (c))

Fail 7 Apr 2021 72,118 miles

Nearside Front Axle swivel pins and bushes swivel pin and/or bush excessively worn (5.1.2 (b) (i))

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

Offside Front Axle swivel pins and bushes swivel pin and/or bush excessively worn (5.1.2 (b) (i))

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

Nearside Front Oil leak, but not excessive Axle At Swivel Joint (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material To Brake Hose (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Headlamp aim too low and too far to the right. (4.1.2 (a))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Of Both Front To Rears (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 13 Mar 2020 65,529 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Stub axle has slight vertical movement between stub axle and axle beam (5.1.2 (c) (i))

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly damaged (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Stub axle has slight vertical movement between stub axle and axle beam (5.1.2 (c) (i))

Pass 20 Mar 2019 59,820 miles

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

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Fail 6 Mar 2019 59,809 miles

Nearside Rear Inner Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced sill (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Inner Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced sill (7.1.1 (a) (i))

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

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 12 Mar 2018 53,710 miles
Fail 28 Feb 2018 53,705 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Axle swivel joint has excessive play in a ball joint (2.5.A.3b)

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases back box (7.1.2)

Brake pipe slightly corroded both front to rears (3.6.B.2c)

Fuel Pipe/s corroded ()

Oil leak ()

Pass 13 Feb 2017 46,436 miles

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

offside front tyre and both rear tyres have cracks in tyre tread pattern

Pass 2 Feb 2016 37,691 miles

Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

Pass 29 May 2015 33,689 miles

Fuel pipe/s corroded

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

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

Fail 27 May 2015 33,689 miles

Centre Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

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

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

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

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

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

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

Pass 12 Aug 2014 31,621 miles

Brake pipes showing signs of corrosion

Exhaust brkts centre and front deteriorated

Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

o/s/f axle swivil joint has slight leak of oil

Fail 21 Mar 2013 30,538 miles

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

wiper blades starting to split.

Pass 21 Mar 2013 30,538 miles

wiper blades starting to split.

Pass 29 Mar 2012 28,028 miles

Brake pipes showing signs of corrosion

o/s/f swivil joint housing has slight oil leak

Pass 31 Mar 2011 26,020 miles
Pass 20 Apr 2010 21,085 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Nail in offside front tyre

all 4 tyres perished

offside front axle steering ball seal leaking slightly

Pass 16 Feb 2009 18,211 miles
Fail 16 Feb 2009 18,209 miles

Offside Front Front suspension has excessive play in an outer ball joint (2.5.B.2a)

Pass 18 Feb 2008 14,716 miles
Pass 16 Feb 2007 10,699 miles

Nail in offside front tyre

all four tyes slight splitting

Pass 23 Feb 2006 7,186 miles

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Sign of brake fluid having taken paint of servo. Possible spillage?

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 FKC is a 2003 Suzuki Jimny in Black with a 1,328cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 28 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 SO52 FKC, 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 FKC is a 2003 Suzuki Jimny, first registered on 13 February 2003.

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