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VA52 OPD

2003 Suzuki Jimny

Blue Petrol 1298cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 Jul 2017
Tests17 (11 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate64.7%

Mileage

88,436 mi
Last recorded88,436 miles
Recorded on13 Jul 2016
Typical for 2003 Suzuki Jimny57,891 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationVA52 OPD
MakeSuzuki
ModelJimny
Year2003
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,298cc

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MOT History

11 pass 6 fail
Pass 13 Jul 2016 88,436 miles
Pass 2 Jul 2015 86,950 miles
Fail 23 Jun 2015 86,950 miles

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

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

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

Fail 15 Jun 2015 86,909 miles

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

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

brake pedal antislip worn

freeplay in n/s/f hub

n/s/f hub leaking grease

Pass 16 Jun 2014 83,571 miles

play in nearside front hub

Fail 14 Jun 2014 83,571 miles

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

play in nearside front hub

Pass 11 Jun 2013 77,458 miles
Fail 10 Jun 2013 77,452 miles

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

Offside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 11 Jun 2012 71,836 miles

Offside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

exhaust tail pipe missing

Fail 14 Jun 2011 66,554 miles

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

Pass 14 Jun 2011 66,554 miles
Pass 21 May 2010 60,931 miles
Pass 20 May 2009 53,866 miles

one rear coil spring on rear different

Fail 18 May 2009 53,866 miles

Rear Tie bar/rod has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

one rear coil spring on rear different

Pass 14 May 2008 44,966 miles

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

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

one of the rear coil springs is wrong

Pass 18 May 2007 36,861 miles
Pass 18 Jul 2006 36,333 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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VA52 OPD is a 2003 Suzuki Jimny in Blue with a 1,298cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.7%.

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 VA52 OPD, 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 VA52 OPD registered?

VA52 OPD is a 2003 Suzuki Jimny, first registered on 3 January 2003.

Is VA52 OPD safe to buy?

The MOT history for VA52 OPD shows 17 tests with a 64.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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