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VN52 NCE

2003 Suzuki Jimny

Silver Petrol 1328cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires4 May 2027
Tests27 (21 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

169,304 mi
Last recorded169,304 miles
Recorded on5 May 2026
Typical for 2003 Suzuki Jimny57,891 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationVN52 NCE
MakeSuzuki
ModelJimny
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,328cc

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MOT History

21 pass 6 fail
Pass 5 May 2026 169,304 miles

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))

Pass 11 Apr 2025 167,723 miles

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

Pass 28 Mar 2024 161,818 miles

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))

Fail 12 Mar 2024 161,794 miles

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))

Pass 3 Mar 2023 156,584 miles

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))

Pass 1 Apr 2021 155,972 miles

Car heavily modified

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 27 Jan 2020 152,026 miles
Pass 22 Feb 2019 136,898 miles
Fail 21 Feb 2019 136,836 miles

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))

Pass 14 Mar 2018 125,602 miles
Fail 9 Mar 2018 125,405 miles

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)

Pass 23 Feb 2017 117,823 miles

Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Offside and nearside rear inner sills (5.2.6)

Pass 15 Feb 2016 111,068 miles

Engine oil leak

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

Offside Front Seat belt stitching slightly frayed (5.2.2b)

Pass 2 Mar 2015 103,801 miles

All tyres worn close to the legal limit

Offside Front Seat belt stitching slightly frayed (5.2.2b)

Pass 15 Mar 2014 95,389 miles
Pass 24 Apr 2013 93,735 miles
Pass 9 May 2012 92,001 miles
Pass 5 Mar 2012 91,367 miles
Pass 30 Dec 2010 81,999 miles

Damage to nearside of vehicle.

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

Fail 30 Dec 2010 81,999 miles

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)

Pass 20 Jan 2010 71,995 miles

slight grease over both front hubs

tested in wet

Fail 13 Jan 2010 71,991 miles

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

Pass 13 Jan 2009 64,888 miles
Fail 13 Jan 2009 64,888 miles

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

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Pass 21 Jan 2008 57,147 miles
Pass 18 Jan 2007 43,175 miles
Pass 18 Jan 2006 29,354 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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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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