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WK52 XVA

2003 Suzuki Jimny

Blue Petrol 1328cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Dec 2023
Tests25 (16 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate64%

Mileage

101,572 mi
Last recorded101,572 miles
Recorded on19 Dec 2022
Typical for 2003 Suzuki Jimny57,891 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWK52 XVA
MakeSuzuki
ModelJimny
Year2003
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,328cc

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MOT History

16 pass 9 fail
Pass 19 Dec 2022 101,572 miles
Fail 19 Dec 2022 101,572 miles

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps X 2 (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Pass 21 Jul 2021 90,158 miles

Vehicle in need of a full brake service.

Fail 13 Jul 2021 90,142 miles

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

Exhaust emissions likely to be affected by an exhaust leak (8.2.1.1 (b))

Exhaust hydrocarbon content after 2nd fast idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (a))

Front Brake pad(s) worn down to wear indicator X 4 (1.1.13 (a) (i))

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid X 2 (3.5 (a))

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

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Rear 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

Nearside Front Oil leaking continuously from transmission posing a serious risk to road safety Swivel housing area. (8.4.1 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Vehicle in need of a full brake service.

Pass 22 Jul 2019 74,111 miles

Condition of tyres N/S Front 7mm O/S Front 4mm and O/S Rear 4mm + N/S Rear 4mm.

Nearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Fail 22 Jul 2019 74,111 miles

Central Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Central Exhaust system insecure mount broken DONE (6.1.2 (a))

Condition of tyres N/S Front 7mm O/S Front 4mm and O/S Rear 4mm + N/S Rear 4mm.

Front Headlamp aim too high X 2 DONE (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Pass 18 Jul 2018 63,940 miles

Offside Front Axle swivel and seal slight leak of fluid and slight free play.

Pass 28 Jun 2017 59,128 miles

Both rear inner sills rusty

Brake pipe slightly corroded Pipe from load sensing valve to O/S/R hose (3.6.B.2c)

Rear floor area rusty in several spots

Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement Both sides, smaller of the rear bushes (2.4.G.2)

Fail 28 Jun 2017 59,127 miles

Brake pipe excessively corroded Front to rear at clip to chassis (3.6.B.2c)

Both rear inner sills rusty

Brake pipe slightly corroded Pipe from load sensing valve to O/S/R hose (3.6.B.2c)

Rear floor area rusty in several spots

Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement Both sides, smaller of the rear bushes (2.4.G.2)

Pass 23 Jun 2016 56,799 miles

Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Fail 23 Jun 2016 56,799 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed perrished through to cords (4.1.D.1b)

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed perrished through to cords (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded Beside fuel tank marked in yellow (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed perrished through to cords (4.1.D.1b)

Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

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

offside front tyre is worn on the inner shoulder

Pass 2 Jul 2015 54,432 miles

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

Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

nearside and offside rear tyres beginning to perish

nearside front tyre perished

Fail 29 Jun 2015 54,432 miles

Offside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

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

Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

nearside and offside rear tyres beginning to perish

nearside front tyre perished

Pass 2 Jul 2014 51,684 miles

Front brake discs are scored and corroded but serviceable at this time

offside front shock absorber appears to be weeping oil

Fail 1 Jul 2014 51,679 miles

Nearside Registration plate lamp shows direct white light to the rear (1.1.C.1f)

Front brake discs are scored and corroded but serviceable at this time

offside front shock absorber appears to be weeping oil

Pass 11 Jun 2013 49,454 miles

Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Pass 19 Jun 2012 46,657 miles

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

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

Pass 1 Feb 2011 41,748 miles
Pass 13 Jan 2010 38,072 miles

Nearside Front brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

Pass 7 Jan 2009 36,070 miles

Nearside Front Axle swivel joint has slight play (2.5.A.3b)

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

n/s/f swivel seal leaking

Fail 17 Jan 2008 35,309 miles

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 17 Jan 2008 35,309 miles
Pass 17 Jan 2007 34,320 miles
Fail 17 Jan 2007 34,320 miles

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Nearside Front Steering pivot point has excessive play (2.2.B.1g)

Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

n/s/f hub leaking grease

Pass 2 Feb 2006 27,037 miles

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

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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WK52 XVA is a 2003 Suzuki Jimny in Blue with a 1,328cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 WK52 XVA, 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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WK52 XVA is a 2003 Suzuki Jimny, first registered on 20 January 2003.

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