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ST52 VFU

2003 Suzuki Jimny

Green Petrol 1328cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Jan 2025
Tests27 (18 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

126,502 mi
Last recorded126,502 miles
Recorded on10 Apr 2025
Typical for 2003 Suzuki Jimny57,891 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationST52 VFU
MakeSuzuki
ModelJimny
Year2003
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,328cc

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MOT History

18 pass 9 fail
Fail 10 Apr 2025 126,502 miles

Emissions unable to be completed lambda too high (8.2.1.2 (d))

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases front pipe (6.1.2 (a))

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

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Fuel Pipe/s corroded ()

Nearside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

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

Offside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Power steering pipe/hose slightly corroded (2.1.5 (g) (i))

slight corrosion o/s/r body mounting

Pass 26 Jan 2024 122,544 miles
Fail 16 Jan 2024 122,539 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Rear Wheel bearing has excessive play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded both pipes on rear axle (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 28 Jan 2023 121,607 miles

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both pipes across axle (1.1.11 (c))

Rear Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Pass 12 Jan 2022 120,536 miles
Fail 10 Jan 2022 120,536 miles

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

Offside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Pass 18 Jan 2021 120,031 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both across rear axle (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Pass 23 Aug 2019 119,654 miles

Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))

Offside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

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

steering wheel covering loose

windscreen damaged not affecting drivers view

Fail 16 Aug 2019 119,651 miles

Brake pipe excessively corroded load valve to hose (1.1.11 (c))

Headlamp levelling device inoperative both (4.1.5 (a))

Nearside Brake pipe excessively corroded front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

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

Offside Brake pipe excessively corroded front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

Windscreen damaged and affecting the driver's view of the road chip/cracked larger than 10mm diameter (3.2 (a) (ii))

Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))

Nearside Non obligatory mirror damaged ()

Offside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

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

steering wheel covering loose

Pass 17 Aug 2018 118,879 miles

Central Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material valve to hose (1.1.11 (c))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Fail 26 Jul 2018 118,823 miles

Offside Headlamp levelling device inoperative (4.1.5 (a))

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Central Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material valve to hose (1.1.11 (c))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 29 Jul 2017 110,915 miles

Oil leak ()

Pass 14 Jul 2016 101,006 miles

Fuel Pipe/s corroded ()

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 16 Jul 2015 98,264 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Offside Front Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 9 Jul 2014 92,548 miles
Pass 4 Jul 2013 89,891 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Fail 29 Jun 2013 89,890 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 15 Jun 2012 78,269 miles
Pass 15 Jun 2011 69,186 miles
Fail 14 Jun 2011 69,186 miles

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

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 13 Aug 2010 60,785 miles

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

front wiper blade smearing

steering wheel rubber casing on metal frame starting to detiorate rubber turning on frame slightly

Fail 15 Aug 2009 52,036 miles

Nail in nearside front tyre

Nearside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 15 Aug 2009 52,036 miles

Nail in nearside front tyre

Pass 15 Aug 2008 44,539 miles
Fail 15 Aug 2008 44,539 miles

Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone 'A' (8.3.1e)

Pass 20 Aug 2007 38,439 miles

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

Pass 11 Aug 2006 32,854 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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ST52 VFU is a 2003 Suzuki Jimny in Green with a 1,328cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 27 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 ST52 VFU, 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 ST52 VFU registered?

ST52 VFU is a 2003 Suzuki Jimny, first registered on 25 January 2003.

Is ST52 VFU safe to buy?

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