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WG52 VWM

2003 Suzuki Jimny

Silver Petrol 1328cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires19 Nov 2026
Tests25 (20 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

96,041 mi
Last recorded96,041 miles
Recorded on20 Nov 2025
Typical for 2003 Suzuki Jimny57,891 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWG52 VWM
MakeSuzuki
ModelJimny
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,328cc

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MOT History

20 pass 5 fail
Pass 20 Nov 2025 96,041 miles

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material mains and axle pipes corroded (1.1.11 (c))

fuel pipes corroded

Fail 18 Nov 2025 96,034 miles

Nearside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced outer sill (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced inner wheel arch .rear lower corner (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced inner wheel arch .lower rear corner (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material mains and axle pipes corroded (1.1.11 (c))

fuel pipes corroded

Pass 14 Oct 2024 82,200 miles

nearside wiper blade splitting

Fail 1 Oct 2024 82,179 miles

Nearside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced rear inner sill/rear inner wheel arch (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced rear inner sill/rear inner wheel arch (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Brake fluid close to minimum mark (1.1.10 (d) (ii))

nearside wiper blade splitting

Pass 21 Sep 2023 72,953 miles
Pass 23 Sep 2022 66,113 miles

Nearside Front Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Fail 16 Sep 2022 65,970 miles

Exhaust system insecure (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Axle swivel joint so worn or insecure in a stub axle that directional stability is impaired (5.1.2 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Axle swivel joint so worn or insecure in a stub axle that directional stability is impaired (5.1.2 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Pass 17 Sep 2021 62,043 miles

Nearside Rear Axle swivel pins and bushes swivel pin and/or bush slightly worn (5.1.2 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Outer Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge wearing on outer (5.2.3 (e))

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

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

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing ALL TIRES (recommend replacement soon) (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 11 Aug 2020 57,993 miles

Nearside Front Lower Axle swivel pins and bushes swivel pin and/or bush slightly worn (5.1.2 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Valve stem slightly damaged (5.2.3 (j))

Nearside Front swivel housing leaking grease

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge and perished (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Valve stem slightly damaged (5.2.3 (j))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Valve stem slightly damaged (5.2.3 (j))

Pass 16 Aug 2019 52,250 miles
Pass 9 Oct 2018 50,230 miles

Fuel Pipe/s corroded ()

Nearside Front Oil leak, but not excessive Diff oil from hub swivel joint (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 4 Oct 2017 48,404 miles

EML Light Showing

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

Nearside Front Slight Oil Leak From Hub

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

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

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Joint (7.1.2)

Pass 17 Oct 2016 48,365 miles

Nearside Front small oil leak on hub

mil lamp on

Pass 25 Sep 2015 48,168 miles

EML illuminated

slight exhaust leak from rear box

slight oil leak from n/s front hub

Fail 23 Sep 2015 48,168 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

EML illuminated

slight exhaust leak from rear box

slight oil leak from n/s front hub

Pass 6 Oct 2014 47,776 miles
Pass 18 Oct 2013 47,279 miles

EML illuminated

Pass 17 Oct 2012 46,069 miles

Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

Fail 16 Oct 2012 46,067 miles

Nearside Front Axle swivel joint has excessive play in a swivel pin (2.5.A.3b)

Rear An item not tested (Manual)

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

Pass 19 Oct 2011 44,443 miles

EML illuminated

slight leak from n/s front hub seal

Pass 19 Oct 2010 43,574 miles

engine management lamp illuminated

n/s front brake pipe shows surface corossion

slight leak on n/s front hub

Pass 16 Oct 2009 41,851 miles

engine management light illuminated

Pass 27 Oct 2008 40,013 miles

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

Please note outter case on rear tail box showing corrsion and heat sheild losse

Pass 7 Nov 2007 37,046 miles

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

Please note outter case of rear tail box showing corrison but not blowing as yet

Pass 22 Nov 2006 33,507 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)

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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WG52 VWM is a 2003 Suzuki Jimny in Silver with a 1,328cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 WG52 VWM, 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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What year was WG52 VWM registered?

WG52 VWM is a 2003 Suzuki Jimny, first registered on 31 January 2003.

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