MOT Status
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169,304 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Nearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play steering arm (2.1.3 (b) (i))
Offside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view chipped (3.2 (a) (i))
Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play both sides (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive both sides (5.3.6 (a) (i))
Rear floor slightly corroded
Front Coil spring corroded both sides (5.3.1 (b) (i))
Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive both sides rear inner sills & floor (7.1.1 (a) (i))
Front Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush both sides (5.3.2 (c))
Front Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive both sides (5.3.6 (a) (i))
Nearside Front body corroded behind headlamp
Nearside Side repeater lens defective which has no effect on emitted light (4.4.1 (b) (i))
Offside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive body mount area (7.1.1 (a) (i))
Rear Coil spring corroded both sides (5.3.1 (b) (i))
Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive both sides front most area (5.3.6 (a) (i))
Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive both sides front most area (5.3.6 (a) (i))
Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive both sides (5.3.6 (a) (i))
Steering component mounting prescribed area is damaged but not considered excessive steering box area has been modified (2.1.2 (e) (i))
Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
Nearside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced centre body mount area (7.1.1 (a) (i))
Offside Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))
Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength centre body mount area (5.3.6 (a) (i))
Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))
Front Coil spring corroded both sides (5.3.1 (b) (i))
Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive both sides rear inner sills & floor (7.1.1 (a) (i))
Front Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush both sides (5.3.2 (c))
Front Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive both sides (5.3.6 (a) (i))
Nearside Front body corroded behind headlamp
Offside Front Steering component mounting prescribed area is damaged but not considered excessive steering box area has been modified (2.1.2 (e) (i))
Offside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
Offside Front swivel joint leaking
Offside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive body mount area (7.1.1 (a) (i))
Offside Side repeater lens defective which has no effect on emitted light (4.4.1 (b) (i))
Rear Coil spring corroded both sides (5.3.1 (b) (i))
Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive both sides front most (5.3.6 (a) (i))
Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive both sides rear most (5.3.6 (a) (i))
Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive both sides (5.3.6 (a) (i))
Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
Nearside Rear Service brake requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair (1.2.1 (c))
Offside Front Lower Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Offside Rear Service brake requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair (1.2.1 (c))
Car heavily modified
Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))
Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps both sides (4.7.1 (b) (ii))
Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS
Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
Offside Front Seat belt stitching badly frayed (5.2.2b)
Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
Offside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded inner sill (5.2.6)
Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Offside and nearside rear inner sills (5.2.6)
Engine oil leak
Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
Offside Front Seat belt stitching slightly frayed (5.2.2b)
All tyres worn close to the legal limit
Offside Front Seat belt stitching slightly frayed (5.2.2b)
Damage to nearside of vehicle.
Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)
Damage to nearside of vehicle.
Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)
slight grease over both front hubs
tested in wet
Nearside Front Axle swivel joint has excessive movement between a swivel joint and its housing (2.5.A.1b)
slight grease over both front hubs
tested in wet
Nearside Front wheel bearing has excessive play (2.5.A.3c)
Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)
How Reliable is the Suzuki Jimny?
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Top MOT Failure Points
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VN52 NCE is a 2003 Suzuki Jimny in Silver with a 1,328cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 27 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.8%.
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 VN52 NCE, 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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VN52 NCE is a 2003 Suzuki Jimny, first registered on 20 January 2003.
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