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YB52 XLN

2003 Suzuki Jimny

Silver Petrol 1328cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Nov 2024
Tests25 (16 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate64%

Mileage

170,423 mi
Last recorded170,423 miles
Recorded on1 Dec 2023
Typical for 2003 Suzuki Jimny57,891 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYB52 XLN
MakeSuzuki
ModelJimny
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,328cc

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MOT History

16 pass 9 fail
Pass 1 Dec 2023 170,423 miles
Pass 16 Jul 2020 166,904 miles

Central Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Central Gearbox mounting defective ()

Coil spring corroded all four (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Fuel Pipe/s corroded ()

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

under carriage corroded

Fail 16 Jul 2020 166,904 miles

Central Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Central Gearbox mounting defective ()

Coil spring corroded all four (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Fuel Pipe/s corroded ()

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

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

under carriage corroded

Pass 20 Mar 2019 164,978 miles

Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both front (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Brake pad(s) wearing thin both front (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Central Gearbox mounting defective ()

Coil spring mounting corroded but not seriously weakened both rear (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Fuel Pipe/s corroded ()

Nearside Front Coil spring mounting corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Coil spring mounting corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Fail 25 Feb 2019 164,975 miles

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

Offside Body mounting fixings insecure such that stability is seriously impaired corroded (6.2.2 (c) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Lower Axle king pin so loose it is likely to affect directional stability (5.1.2 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Central Gearbox mounting defective ()

Front exhaust corroded

Fuel Pipe/s corroded ()

Nearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

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

Offside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

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

Pass 24 Jan 2018 161,508 miles

Nearside Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Offside Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

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

fuel lines corroded

Pass 16 Mar 2017 157,606 miles

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

Brake pipe slightly corroded both front to rear brake pipes corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

Fuel Pipe/s corroded ()

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 20 Jan 2016 154,295 miles

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

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Fail 14 Jan 2016 154,250 miles

Centre Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

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

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

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

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 18 Nov 2014 145,312 miles

fuel pipes coroaded.

surface corosion under body.

Fail 15 Nov 2014 145,312 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

fuel pipes coroaded.

surface corosion under body.

Pass 28 Oct 2013 142,605 miles
Fail 21 Oct 2013 142,585 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

Nearside Front Axle king pin has excessive play in pin and/or bush adversely affecting the steering (2.5.A.3a)

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b) DANGEROUS

Plastic covers prevent sill inspection

grease leaking from n/s front hub-advise early attention.

malfunction indicator lamp illuminated

Pass 16 Oct 2012 125,663 miles

Exhaust blow

Fluid leak from o/s rear shockabsorber

Grease leak from n/s front hub area

Malfunction indicator lamp illuminated

O/s rear tyre worn to 3mm

o/s front tyre wearing thin on inside edge

Fail 9 Oct 2012 125,271 miles

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

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

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

Exhaust blow

Fluid leak from o/s rear shockabsorber

Grease leak from n/s front hub area

Malfunction indicator lamp illuminated

O/s rear tyre worn to 3mm

o/s front tyre wearing thin on inside edge

Pass 21 Nov 2011 103,178 miles

N/s front damper-slight leak

O/s rear damper-slight leak

Plastic sill covers prevent full inspection

Rear silencer corroding

Pass 2 Nov 2010 74,146 miles

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

nearside outer sill damaged

Fail 1 Nov 2010 74,144 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area in excess of a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

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

nearside outer sill damaged

Pass 17 Nov 2009 53,579 miles

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

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

nearside front hub swivel leaking grease

slight play in nearside front hub lower swivel joint

surface corrosion on brake pipes at rear

Fail 17 Nov 2009 53,579 miles

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

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

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

nearside front hub swivel leaking grease

slight play in nearside front hub lower swivel joint

surface corrosion on brake pipes at rear

Pass 21 Nov 2008 32,684 miles
Fail 19 Nov 2008 32,609 miles

Nearside Front Valve stem seriously damaged (4.1.D.1e)

Offside Front Valve stem seriously damaged (4.1.D.1e)

Pass 19 Nov 2007 19,933 miles
Pass 19 Jan 2007 17,470 miles

n/s/f tyre bald on outside edge

Pass 11 Jan 2006 13,386 miles

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

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

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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YB52 XLN is a 2003 Suzuki Jimny in Silver 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 YB52 XLN, 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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YB52 XLN is a 2003 Suzuki Jimny, first registered on 1 February 2003.

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