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YA52 VZZ

2003 Suzuki Jimny

Blue Petrol 1328cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Dec 2024
Tests23 (18 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate78.3%

Mileage

74,446 mi
Last recorded74,446 miles
Recorded on21 Dec 2023
Typical for 2003 Suzuki Jimny57,891 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYA52 VZZ
MakeSuzuki
ModelJimny
Year2003
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,328cc

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MOT History

18 pass 5 fail
Pass 21 Dec 2023 74,446 miles

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

Pass 31 Dec 2022 74,098 miles

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

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

Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 16 Nov 2021 73,518 miles
Fail 17 Sep 2021 73,345 miles

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

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush excessively worn D bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Service brake lagging in operation (1.2.1 (d))

Nearside Front Steering component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded inner wing (2.1.2 (e) (i))

Nearside Rear Lower Shock absorbers has an excessively worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush excessively worn D bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Steering component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded inner wing (2.1.2 (e) (i))

Offside Headlamp levelling device cannot be operated from the driver's seat (4.1.5 (b))

Offside Rear Lower Shock absorbers has an excessively worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

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

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength Body mount area (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Body mount area (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Underside has age related corrosion to the body and suspension but not considered excessive.

Pass 1 Oct 2020 70,310 miles

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

Nearside Rear Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b) (ii))

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

Fail 30 Sep 2020 70,310 miles

Horn not working (7.7 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Service brake lagging in operation (1.2.1 (d))

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

Nearside Rear Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b) (ii))

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

Pass 26 Sep 2019 65,170 miles

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

Nearside Rear Upper Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement trailing arm bush to axle (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Fail 23 Sep 2019 65,170 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.2.2 (g))

Nearside Rear Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn trailing arm bush to axle (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Rear Upper Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement trailing arm bush to axle (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Pass 16 Aug 2018 60,740 miles

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

tyres protruding beyond wheel arches

Fail 6 Aug 2018 60,739 miles

Emissions not tested due to exhaust leaking at front pipe (8.2.1.2 (d))

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

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

Nearside Front Shock absorbers insecurely attached Lower bush excessive movement (5.3.2 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Shock absorbers insecurely attached shock absorber extension bracket (lift kit) (5.3.2 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Nearside Rear Lower Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced inner rear wheel-arch corroded (marked in chalk) (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage insecurely attached (5.3.3 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced sill section corroded (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Offside Front Shock absorbers insecurely attached lower bush excessive movement (5.3.2 (a) (i))

Offside Front Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Rear Lower Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced inner rear wheel-arch corroded (marked in chalk) (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (i))

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

Offside Front brake caliper slides appear to be seized

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

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

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

boot floor has a hole caused by corrosion but not within a prescribed area

Pass 9 Aug 2017 53,902 miles

Brake pipe slightly corroded all brake pipes slight corrosion (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Rear Seat belt damaged but not affecting the operation of the belt (5.2.2a)

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

Pass 9 Aug 2016 49,985 miles

Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive all sections (2.4.A.3)

fuel pipes corroded

Fail 28 Jul 2016 49,927 miles

Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings both inner sills (6.1.B.2)

Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive all sections (2.4.A.3)

fuel pipes corroded

Pass 16 Jan 2015 46,078 miles

Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

cracks to o/s rear tyre

Pass 27 Jan 2014 44,531 miles

Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Nearside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Pass 30 Jan 2013 42,851 miles

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

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

fuel pipes corroded

Pass 10 Jan 2012 40,327 miles
Pass 20 Jan 2011 37,647 miles
Pass 27 Jan 2010 34,147 miles
Pass 20 Jan 2009 30,754 miles
Pass 22 Jan 2008 26,346 miles
Pass 26 Jan 2007 21,757 miles

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

Pass 4 Feb 2006 17,230 miles

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

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 VZZ is a 2003 Suzuki Jimny in Blue with a 1,328cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.3%.

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

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