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VN52 NYR

2003 Suzuki Jimny

Silver Petrol 1328cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires22 Sep 2026
Tests23 (20 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate87%

Mileage

91,551 mi
Last recorded91,551 miles
Recorded on22 Sep 2025
Typical for 2003 Suzuki Jimny57,891 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

20 pass 3 fail
Pass 22 Sep 2025 91,551 miles
Fail 22 Sep 2025 91,551 miles

Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 23 Sep 2024 88,537 miles
Pass 6 Sep 2023 85,349 miles
Pass 7 Sep 2022 81,859 miles

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

Pass 7 Sep 2021 79,305 miles

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

Pass 20 Aug 2020 75,291 miles

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both rear (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 4 Sep 2019 72,784 miles

Central Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

Nearside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rubber deteriorating (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

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

Offside Rear Inner Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material at joint to flexi hose (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Upper Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material next to tank (1.1.11 (c))

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

Pass 20 Aug 2018 68,166 miles

Front Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material slightly corroded brake pipe (running alongside fuel tank) (1.1.11 (c))

Fail 20 Aug 2018 68,166 miles

Front Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material slightly corroded brake pipe (running alongside fuel tank) (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 20 Jul 2017 64,292 miles

Brake pipe slightly corroded front to rear (3.6.B.2c)

Rear position lamp(s) slightly affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.A.3f)

Pass 1 Aug 2016 61,117 miles

Brake pipe slightly corroded to o/s/r flexi hose (3.6.B.2c)

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

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

rear fuel pipe slightly corroded

Pass 24 Jul 2015 56,797 miles

Rear exhaust deteriorated

Pass 6 Aug 2014 54,712 miles
Pass 27 Jul 2013 51,571 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Offside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

rear silcer corrored

Fail 30 Nov 2011 49,303 miles

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

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

Pass 30 Nov 2011 49,303 miles

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

Pass 23 Dec 2010 48,456 miles

all wiper blades deteriated

Pass 19 Dec 2009 46,945 miles

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

rear exhaust back box outer skin corroded

Pass 14 Nov 2008 38,353 miles
Pass 24 Apr 2007 27,446 miles
Pass 25 Feb 2007 27,148 miles
Pass 28 Feb 2006 25,105 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 NYR is a 2003 Suzuki Jimny in Silver with a 1,328cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 87%.

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 NYR, 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

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What year was VN52 NYR registered?

VN52 NYR is a 2003 Suzuki Jimny, first registered on 3 February 2003.

Is VN52 NYR safe to buy?

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