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VE52 PVV

2003 Suzuki Jimny

Silver Petrol 1328cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Aug 2026
Tests22 (21 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate95.5%

Mileage

58,805 mi
Last recorded58,805 miles
Recorded on22 Jul 2025
Typical for 2003 Suzuki Jimny57,891 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationVE52 PVV
MakeSuzuki
ModelJimny
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,328cc

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MOT History

21 pass 1 fail
Pass 22 Jul 2025 58,805 miles

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

Pass 23 Jul 2024 57,769 miles

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

Pass 31 Jul 2023 56,896 miles

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

Pass 25 Jul 2022 56,234 miles
Pass 16 Jul 2021 55,722 miles

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

Pass 15 Jul 2020 55,169 miles
Pass 15 Jul 2019 54,518 miles

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

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

Pass 2 Aug 2018 53,736 miles

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

Pass 30 Aug 2017 52,932 miles
Pass 31 Aug 2016 52,101 miles

Slight oil leak around front axle swivel joints

Pass 26 Aug 2015 51,467 miles
Pass 27 Aug 2014 50,653 miles

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

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

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

Pass 29 Aug 2013 49,939 miles
Pass 30 Aug 2012 46,291 miles

rear exhaust deteriorated

Pass 22 Sep 2011 39,972 miles

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

Pass 9 Sep 2010 37,795 miles

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

Pass 11 Sep 2009 35,051 miles
Fail 10 Sep 2009 35,051 miles

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

offside front swivel joint oil seal leaking

Pass 11 Dec 2008 25,264 miles
Pass 21 Dec 2007 14,524 miles
Pass 14 Feb 2007 11,811 miles
Pass 13 Oct 2006 11,624 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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VE52 PVV is a 2003 Suzuki Jimny in Silver with a 1,328cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 95.5%.

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 VE52 PVV, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

How do I check the history of VE52 PVV?

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What year was VE52 PVV registered?

VE52 PVV is a 2003 Suzuki Jimny, first registered on 1 February 2003.

Is VE52 PVV safe to buy?

The MOT history for VE52 PVV shows 22 tests with a 95.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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