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SV52 XSR

2003 Suzuki Jimny

Black Petrol 1328cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 Nov 2018
Tests20 (13 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate65%

Mileage

117,674 mi
Last recorded117,674 miles
Recorded on15 Nov 2017
Typical for 2003 Suzuki Jimny57,891 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSV52 XSR
MakeSuzuki
ModelJimny
Year2003
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,328cc

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MOT History

13 pass 7 fail
Pass 15 Nov 2017 117,674 miles

Nearside Front slight oil leak from swivel hub

Fail 20 Sep 2017 117,662 miles

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

Nearside Front Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Nearside Rear Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings inner sill (6.1.B.2)

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

Offside Front Fluid suspension leaking swivel hub (2.4.D.2)

Offside Front Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion which adversely affects braking or steering chassis leg beside front cross member (6.1.A.1)

Offside Rear Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings body mount (6.1.B.2)

Offside Rear Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings floor pan / inner arch (6.1.B.2)

Offside Rear Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings inner sill (6.1.B.2)

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (3.7.B.5b)

Nearside Rear Body has slight corrosion floor pan / inner arch (6.1.B.2)

Nearside Rear Body has slight corrosion mount point (6.1.B.2)

Offside Rear Body has slight corrosion mount point (6.1.B.2)

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

Pass 1 Dec 2016 110,648 miles
Fail 30 Nov 2016 110,648 miles

Offside Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded inner/sill (2.4.A.3)

Pass 9 Dec 2015 103,374 miles

Nearside Rear inner wing corroded

Fuel pipe slightly damaged corroded (7.2.2)

Nearside Body has slight corrosion chassie and outriggers (6.1.B.2)

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Offside Vehicle structure has slight corrosion and out riggers (6.1.B.2)

both inner sills are corroded

Fail 9 Dec 2015 103,374 miles

Fuel pipe slightly damaged corroded (7.2.2)

Nearside Body has slight corrosion chassie and outriggers (6.1.B.2)

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

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

Nearside Rear inner wing corroded

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Offside Vehicle structure has slight corrosion and out riggers (6.1.B.2)

both inner sills are corroded

Pass 17 Dec 2014 97,367 miles

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

UNDERSIDE OF BODY BADLY CORRODED

Fail 15 Dec 2014 97,367 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

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

Offside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

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

FRONT BRAKES ARE OUT OF BALANCE

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

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

UNABLE TO FULLY INSPECT ALL BRAKE PIPES DUE TO RUST PROOFING SUBSTANCE

UNDERSIDE OF BODY BADLY CORRODED

Pass 5 Dec 2013 93,719 miles

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

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

brake pipes covered in sealer

engine fault light on

Fail 4 Dec 2013 93,719 miles

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

Offside Front Fuel pipe leaking (7.2.3)

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

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

brake pipes covered in sealer

engine fault light on

Pass 5 Dec 2012 84,234 miles

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

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

brake pipes coated in grease

Pass 2 Dec 2011 73,695 miles
Fail 2 Dec 2011 73,693 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Centre Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

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

Pass 7 Dec 2010 63,697 miles

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

Fail 7 Dec 2010 63,697 miles

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

Offside Rear position lamp(s) incorrect colour (1.1.A.3e)

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

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

Pass 7 Dec 2009 56,489 miles
Pass 9 Feb 2009 54,953 miles

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

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

engine management light on

rear reg plate part obscured towbar

Pass 18 Feb 2008 42,153 miles

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

Pass 21 Feb 2007 25,608 miles

Nail in offside rear tyre

Pass 17 Feb 2006 15,280 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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SV52 XSR 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 65%.

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 SV52 XSR, 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 SV52 XSR registered?

SV52 XSR is a 2003 Suzuki Jimny, first registered on 21 February 2003.

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