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YA52 HGJ

2003 Suzuki Jimny

Black Petrol 1328cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 Aug 2020
Tests22 (14 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate63.6%

Mileage

116,081 mi
Last recorded116,081 miles
Recorded on25 Aug 2020
Typical for 2003 Suzuki Jimny57,891 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYA52 HGJ
MakeSuzuki
ModelJimny
Year2003
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,328cc

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MOT History

14 pass 8 fail
Fail 25 Aug 2020 116,081 miles

Front Brakes imbalanced across an axle (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Integral body structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting at front and rear inner wing at body mountings (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Nearside Rear Integral body structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting at rear (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Integral body structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting at front and rear inner wing at body mountings (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Offside Rear Integral body structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting at rear (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Fuel Pipe/s corroded ()

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

Power steering pipe/hose slightly corroded (2.1.5 (g) (i))

Rear Brake pipe clips or supports missing, pipe adequately supported on rear axle (1.1.11 (d) (i))

all chassis heavily corroded and under-sealed

both rear inner wheel arches heavily corroded and under-sealed

Pass 24 Aug 2019 114,451 miles

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

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

Fail 24 Aug 2019 114,451 miles

Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded to rear x2brake pipes (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Offside Front Brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Offside Upper Fuel pipe leaking excessively or a risk of fire (6.1.3 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

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

Pass 20 Jan 2018 112,106 miles

Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

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

Rear Brake load sensing valve linkage defective but function not impaired (3.6.E.3)

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

Steering component slightly corroded but serviceable both front swivel faces (2.2.C.1d)

Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

both front freewheel hub operation pipes corroded

Pass 13 Jan 2017 109,431 miles

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

Hub lock hydraulic pipes corroded

Steering component slightly corroded but serviceable front swivel joints (2.2.C.1d)

Vehicle structure has slight corrosion chassis (6.1.B.2)

Fail 7 Jan 2017 104,385 miles

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

engine mounting bracket fractured and likely to fail gearbox transfer mount (6.1.D.1b)

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

Hub lock hydraulic pipes corroded

Steering component slightly corroded but serviceable front swivel joints (2.2.C.1d)

Vehicle structure has slight corrosion chassis (6.1.B.2)

some exhaust mountings broken but still supported

Pass 6 Jan 2016 102,889 miles
Fail 5 Jan 2016 102,889 miles

Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded @ load compensator valve (3.6.B.2c)

Rear Brake pipe leaking @ load compensator valve (3.6.A.1)

Fuel hose leaking (7.2.3) DANGEROUS

Pass 12 Jan 2015 96,655 miles

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

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

exhaust poor

Fail 12 Jan 2015 96,655 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

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

exhaust poor

Pass 20 Jan 2014 90,338 miles

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Fail 20 Jan 2014 90,338 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Pass 11 Jan 2013 83,259 miles

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

rear exhaust silencer deteriated/corroded.

Pass 13 Jan 2012 22,075 miles
Fail 11 Jan 2012 75,745 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 12 Jan 2011 67,186 miles

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

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

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

front to rear fuel pipes corroded

Pass 26 Jan 2010 61,147 miles

Fuel pipe/s corroded

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)

Pass 19 Feb 2009 55,501 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)

Fail 6 Feb 2008 48,743 miles

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

signs of fluid leak from o/s/f hub seal

Pass 6 Feb 2008 48,743 miles

signs of fluid leak from o/s/f hub seal

Pass 29 Jan 2007 41,152 miles
Pass 20 Feb 2006 29,333 miles

The n.s.f tyre is worn on the out side tread but okay for test

the rear exhaust cylancer is corroded but okay at time of test

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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YA52 HGJ is a 2003 Suzuki Jimny in Black with a 1,328cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.6%.

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 YA52 HGJ, 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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YA52 HGJ is a 2003 Suzuki Jimny, first registered on 15 February 2003.

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