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WM52 ABO

2003 Suzuki Jimny

Blue Petrol 1298cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires21 Nov 2026
Tests29 (19 pass, 10 fail)
Pass rate65.5%

Mileage

94,834 mi
Last recorded94,834 miles
Recorded on22 Nov 2025
Typical for 2003 Suzuki Jimny57,891 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWM52 ABO
MakeSuzuki
ModelJimny
Year2003
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,298cc

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MOT History

19 pass 10 fail
Pass 22 Nov 2025 94,834 miles
Pass 16 Nov 2024 90,842 miles
Fail 21 Jun 2024 90,785 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

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

Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

Exhaust carbon monoxide content at idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

Exhaust hydrocarbon content after 2nd fast idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

Fuel pipe leaking (6.1.3 (b) (i))

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

Offside Front Wheel bearing has excessive play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

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

Pass 5 Oct 2022 87,293 miles

Nearside Front hub oil leak

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front hub oil leak

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

Rear Fuel Pipe/s corroded ()

Pass 21 Sep 2021 81,883 miles

Fuel Pipe/s corroded ()

Nearside Front hub slight oil leak

Offside Front hub slight oil leak

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

Pass 2 Sep 2020 77,190 miles

Front n/s o/s hub slight oil leak

Fuel pipe chafing (6.1.3 (c) (i))

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

Pass 6 Aug 2019 74,414 miles

Offside Fuel Pipe/s corroded fuel pipes showing signs of corrosion but covered in grease ()

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material rear brake pipe runs left to right covered in grease (1.1.11 (c))

Fail 6 Aug 2019 74,414 miles

Front Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

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

Offside Fuel Pipe/s corroded fuel pipes showing signs of corrosion but covered in grease ()

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material rear brake pipe runs left to right covered in grease (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 16 Aug 2018 71,307 miles

Fuel Pipe/s corroded ()

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material near brake value (1.1.11 (c))

Fail 8 Aug 2018 71,285 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Nearside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced around rear body mounts (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced around rear body mounts (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear fuel pipes corroded

Pass 5 Sep 2017 67,701 miles

Front brake pads wearing thin.

Front front metal oil feed pipes corroding.(across front axle)

NEARSIDE REAR SHOCK ABSORBER DAMP.

Offside Rear metal fuel pipes corroding.

Oil leak ()

Fail 5 Sep 2017 67,701 miles

Offside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords split to cords, also tyre perished & worn. (4.1.D.1a)

Front brake pads wearing thin.

Front front metal oil feed pipes corroding.(across front axle)

NEARSIDE REAR SHOCK ABSORBER DAMP.

Nearside Front TYRE WORN CLOSE TO LEGAL LIMIT.

Offside Rear metal fuel pipes corroding.

Oil leak ()

Pass 30 Aug 2016 63,123 miles

FRONT BRAKE PADS WEARING THIN.

engine management light on.

front metal brake pipes corroding.

front to rear metal fuel pipes corroding.

nearside rear shock absorber damp.

offside front shock absorber damp.

oil leak.

Fail 30 Aug 2016 63,123 miles

FRONT BRAKE PADS WEARING THIN.

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

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

engine management light on.

front metal brake pipes corroding.

front to rear metal fuel pipes corroding.

nearside rear shock absorber damp.

offside front shock absorber damp.

oil leak.

Pass 6 Aug 2015 58,421 miles

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

Offside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

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

engine lamp on at time of test

Fail 4 Aug 2015 58,421 miles

Offside Front Obligatory mirror insecure (8.1.1)

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

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Rear Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

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

Offside Rear Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Offside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

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

engine lamp on at time of test

Pass 11 Apr 2014 53,697 miles

engine management lamp on

Fail 10 Apr 2014 53,695 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

engine management lamp on

Pass 5 Feb 2013 48,737 miles

Fuel pipe/s corroded

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

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

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

Offside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Oil leak

nearside front tractor joint corroded

nearside rear tyre cracked 205/70/15

offside front tractor joint corroded

offside rear tyre cracked 205/70/15

Fail 4 Feb 2013 48,737 miles

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Fuel pipe/s corroded

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

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

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

Offside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Oil leak

center exhaust corroded

nearside front tractor joint corroded

nearside rear tyre cracked 205/70/15

offside front tractor joint corroded

offside rear tyre cracked 205/70/15

Pass 1 Feb 2012 41,276 miles

fuel pipes corroded but not leaking

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

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

Offside Front Front position lamp(s) deteriorated, but still visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

Rear Direction indicators affected by the operation of another lamp (1.4.A.2h)

front axle diff lock pipes corroded

Pass 24 Jan 2011 36,447 miles

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Pass 22 Jan 2010 30,938 miles

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

Pass 23 Jan 2009 26,805 miles
Fail 23 Jan 2009 26,805 miles

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 16 Jan 2008 22,650 miles
Pass 24 Jan 2007 18,334 miles

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

Fail 24 Jan 2007 18,334 miles

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

Pass 27 Jan 2006 14,414 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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WM52 ABO is a 2003 Suzuki Jimny in Blue with a 1,298cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 29 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 65.5%.

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 WM52 ABO, 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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WM52 ABO is a 2003 Suzuki Jimny, first registered on 27 January 2003.

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