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YA52 VZP

2003 Suzuki Jimny

Silver Petrol 1328cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Feb 2025
Tests23 (19 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate82.6%

Mileage

87,188 mi
Last recorded87,188 miles
Recorded on29 Feb 2024
Typical for 2003 Suzuki Jimny57,891 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYA52 VZP
MakeSuzuki
ModelJimny
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,328cc

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MOT History

19 pass 4 fail
Pass 29 Feb 2024 87,188 miles

body corroded underneath

chassis legs corroded

Fail 27 Feb 2024 87,184 miles

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

Nearside Parking brake efficiency below requirements no effort (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Offside Parking brake efficiency below requirements low effort (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Parking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

body corroded underneath

chassis legs corroded

Pass 21 Feb 2023 85,952 miles

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

brake servo corroded

Fail 16 Feb 2023 85,946 miles

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

Nearside Front Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

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

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

both sills corroded

brake servo corroded

exhaust system corroded

Pass 9 Feb 2022 82,669 miles
Fail 7 Feb 2022 82,668 miles

Nearside Parking brake efficiency below requirements no effort (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Offside Parking brake efficiency below requirements low effort (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Parking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 24 Jan 2021 80,332 miles

underside of vehicle very muddy

Pass 7 Feb 2020 78,279 miles

Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively n,s,f brake border line pass (1.2.1 (e))

all rear seats and seat belts been taken out at time of test

charge light on dash indicating a charging fault

Pass 8 Jan 2019 75,523 miles

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

body corrosion

Pass 25 Jan 2018 72,500 miles

ALL BRAKE PIPES COVERED IN BLACK GREASE

Pass 5 Sep 2017 71,373 miles
Pass 13 Sep 2016 68,546 miles
Pass 17 Sep 2015 66,324 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)

Pass 19 Sep 2014 63,817 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)

Rear Tie bar/rod corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

exhaust corroded

Pass 4 Sep 2013 60,102 miles
Pass 18 Sep 2012 56,040 miles
Pass 7 Sep 2011 52,110 miles
Pass 22 Sep 2010 38,628 miles
Pass 22 Sep 2009 44,613 miles
Pass 18 Sep 2008 40,110 miles
Fail 16 Sep 2008 40,108 miles

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

Pass 24 Sep 2007 36,398 miles
Pass 25 Sep 2006 31,548 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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YA52 VZP 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 82.6%.

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 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 YA52 VZP, 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 YA52 VZP registered?

YA52 VZP is a 2003 Suzuki Jimny, first registered on 29 January 2003.

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The MOT history for YA52 VZP shows 23 tests with a 82.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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