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YB52 XUL

2003 Suzuki Jimny

Silver Petrol 1328cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires17 Oct 2026
Tests29 (20 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate69%

Mileage

106,611 mi
Last recorded106,611 miles
Recorded on18 Oct 2025
Typical for 2003 Suzuki Jimny57,891 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

20 pass 9 fail
Pass 18 Oct 2025 106,611 miles
Fail 7 Oct 2025 106,567 miles

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

Nearside Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced Holes along inner sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))

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

Offside Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced Hole in inner sill under step. (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Nearside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect Bulb fitted incorrectly. Has been rectified on test (4.1.2 (c))

Offside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect Bulb fitted incorrectly. Have rectified on test (4.1.2 (c))

Pass 9 Oct 2024 100,513 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 1 Oct 2024 100,476 miles

Offside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 16 Feb 2024 100,015 miles

Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output both (4.1.4 (b))

Offside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Pass 19 Dec 2022 98,770 miles

Front Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Both front inner wings (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Nearside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Rear Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect Both rear shocks (5.3.2 (d))

Pass 11 Nov 2021 98,243 miles

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

Fuel Pipe/s corroded all fuel pipes corroded but not leaking ()

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

Nearside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing casing slightly corroded (5.3.2 (b))

Nearside Front inner wing area slightly corroded

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

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing casing slightly corroded (5.3.2 (b))

Nearside Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive inner sill area from front to rear including body mounts (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing casing slightly corroded (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Front Steering box has seepage (2.1.1 (e) (i))

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive panard rod mount area (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Front inner wing area corroded and holed but not considered structural

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

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing casing slightly corroded (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive inner sill area and body mount area (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

all body floor areas are slightly corroded but not considered excessive at time of test

all chassis areas are slightly corroded but not considered excessive at time of test

Pass 3 Nov 2020 96,610 miles

Front Power steering pipe/hose slightly corroded all power steering pipes (2.1.5 (g) (i))

Fuel Pipe/s corroded all pipes from front to rear ()

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

Nearside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing corroded (5.3.2 (b))

Nearside Front inner wing area corroded

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

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing corroded (5.3.2 (b))

Nearside Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive inner sill area and both body mounts (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing corroded (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Front Steering box has seepage (2.1.1 (e) (i))

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive panard rod mount is slightly corroded (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Front inner wing area corroded and holed

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

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing corroded (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive inner sill area and both body mounts (5.3.6 (a) (i))

all floor areas and chassis areas are corroded at time of test but not considered excessive at time of test

Pass 18 Nov 2019 94,749 miles

Nearside complete inner sill area

Nearside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing casing corroded (5.3.2 (b))

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing casing corroded (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Power steering component has slight seepage from a component steering box damp (2.1.5 (a))

Offside Front Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing casing corroded (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing casing corroded (5.3.2 (b))

Offside complete inner sill area

all fuel pipes are corroded but not leaking

most under floor areas and chassis areas are corroded but not considered exessive at time of test

Pass 16 Nov 2018 91,658 miles

general underbody corrosion

Fail 15 Nov 2018 91,658 miles

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

general underbody corrosion

Pass 10 Mar 2017 86,886 miles

Fuel Pipe/s corroded ()

Rear Propshaft universal joint worn ()

axle near side swivel slight play

Fail 7 Feb 2017 86,856 miles

Nearside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded center sill back (5.2.6)

Offside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded center sill back (5.2.6)

Fuel Pipe/s corroded ()

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

Rear Propshaft universal joint worn ()

Vehicles internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights ()

Pass 4 Feb 2016 85,888 miles

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

fuel pipes corroded

headlamp internal adjuster switch moved then headlamp aim rechecked

nearside front hub seal leaking

Pass 18 Feb 2015 85,015 miles

Fuel pipe/s corroded

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

nearside front hub seal slight leak

Pass 5 Feb 2014 83,159 miles
Fail 5 Feb 2014 83,159 miles

Nearside Front Lower Front suspension has excessive movement at a wishbone pin or bush (2.5.A.1c)

Nearside Front brake disc contaminated by oil (3.5.1h)

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

Fuel pipe/s corroded

Oil leak

Vehicle's internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights

Pass 6 Feb 2013 79,974 miles
Fail 5 Feb 2013 79,972 miles

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

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

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

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

Fuel pipe/s corroded

Vehicle's internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights

Pass 3 Feb 2012 74,906 miles
Fail 1 Feb 2012 74,905 miles

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

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

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

Fuel pipe/s corroded

Spare tyre defective

nearside front tyre wearing on outer shoulder

Pass 31 Jan 2011 67,917 miles
Fail 31 Jan 2011 67,917 miles

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

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

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

Pass 1 Feb 2010 61,468 miles

Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

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

fuel pipes corroded

slight corrosion on front steering spheres n/s and o/s

Pass 29 Jan 2009 54,960 miles

n/s/f suspension ball has mist of oil

Fail 28 Jan 2009 54,958 miles

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

Fluid suspension leaking (2.4.D.2) DANGEROUS

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

both fuel pipes corroding

engine management light on in car indicating a fault

Pass 29 Jan 2008 47,722 miles

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

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

engine management lamp on

nearside front suspension ball has play and leaking fluid

Pass 31 Jan 2007 39,617 miles

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

Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

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

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

Pass 31 Jan 2006 30,771 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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YB52 XUL is a 2003 Suzuki Jimny in Silver with a 1,328cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 29 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69%.

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

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