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SO52 KXS

2003 Suzuki Jimny

Black Petrol 1328cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 Jun 2019
Tests20 (15 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

130,133 mi
Last recorded130,133 miles
Recorded on8 Jun 2018
Typical for 2003 Suzuki Jimny57,891 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

15 pass 5 fail
Pass 8 Jun 2018 130,133 miles

Nearside Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively offside front (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Nearside Headlamp lens slightly defective offside (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Pass 3 Jun 2017 118,314 miles

Front Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Fuel pipe slightly chafed (7.2.2)

Nearside Body has slight corrosion offside innersills (6.1.B.2)

Nearside offside swivel bearing slight play

Pass 10 Jun 2016 105,605 miles

front swivel bearings slight wear

front to rear brake pipes getting rusty

suspension bushes getting soft

under sills getting rusty

Pass 8 Jun 2015 93,449 miles
Fail 8 Jun 2015 93,449 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber mounting deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage worn and seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Pass 3 Jun 2014 81,213 miles

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

Fuel pipe/s corroded

Fail 3 Jun 2014 81,213 miles

Nearside Outer Front Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.5.A.2)

Offside Outer Front Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Fuel pipe/s corroded

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

rear wiper blade rubber torn

Pass 5 Jun 2013 67,737 miles
Fail 5 Jun 2012 58,732 miles

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

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

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

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 5 Jun 2012 58,732 miles

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

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

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

Pass 31 May 2011 55,023 miles

Offside Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Pass 4 Jun 2010 50,556 miles

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Fail 4 Jun 2010 50,556 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Pass 1 Jun 2009 45,922 miles
Pass 14 May 2008 40,409 miles
Pass 13 Mar 2008 40,268 miles

tyre nearside front outer wall cracks started to appear needs replacing soon !

Pass 6 Jun 2007 30,028 miles
Fail 6 Jun 2007 30,028 miles

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

Pass 16 May 2006 23,298 miles

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

engine management light on

screw in offside rear tyre tread

Pass 8 Feb 2006 22,339 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 KXS is a 2003 Suzuki Jimny in Black with a 1,328cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 SO52 KXS, 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 KXS is a 2003 Suzuki Jimny, first registered on 14 February 2003.

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