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VE52 PVY

2003 Suzuki Jimny

Red Petrol 1298cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 Dec 2024
Tests23 (18 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate78.3%

Mileage

89,626 mi
Last recorded89,626 miles
Recorded on23 Nov 2023
Typical for 2003 Suzuki Jimny57,891 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationVE52 PVY
MakeSuzuki
ModelJimny
Year2003
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,298cc

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MOT History

18 pass 5 fail
Pass 23 Nov 2023 89,626 miles

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

Nearside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Inner sills have corrosion. (7.1.1 (a) (i))

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

Offside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Inner sills have corrosion. (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive The rear axle tie rod bracket/mounts have corrosion. (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 24 Nov 2022 88,159 miles
Pass 10 Dec 2021 86,272 miles
Fail 26 Nov 2021 86,173 miles

Nearside Rear Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion which adversely affects braking or steering inner sill (6.1.1 (c) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion which adversely affects braking or steering inner sill (6.1.1 (c) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion which adversely affects braking or steering off side load space floor (6.1.1 (c) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 27 Nov 2020 84,163 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 29 Nov 2019 81,418 miles

Offside Front Outer Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Pass 6 Dec 2018 77,824 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 27 Nov 2018 77,712 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction Engine management light on. (8.2.1.2 (h))

Nearside Front Lower Axle king pin is loose in the axle beam (5.1.2 (d) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded metal brake lines (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

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

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded metal brake lines (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 7 Dec 2017 73,426 miles
Fail 24 Nov 2017 73,401 miles

Nearside Front Drag link end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

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

Pass 25 Nov 2016 69,535 miles
Pass 1 Dec 2015 65,682 miles
Fail 25 Nov 2015 65,673 miles

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

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

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

Pass 24 Nov 2014 61,693 miles
Pass 20 Dec 2013 56,983 miles
Pass 12 Feb 2013 54,758 miles

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

Pass 27 Feb 2012 50,800 miles
Pass 1 Mar 2011 44,795 miles
Pass 15 Oct 2009 36,389 miles
Fail 12 Oct 2009 36,330 miles

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

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

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

Pass 11 Sep 2008 28,879 miles

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

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

Pass 20 Mar 2007 26,750 miles

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

Pass 20 Mar 2006 23,585 miles

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

o/s number plate light lens missing

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 PVY is a 2003 Suzuki Jimny in Red with a 1,298cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.3%.

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 PVY, 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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VE52 PVY is a 2003 Suzuki Jimny, first registered on 18 February 2003.

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