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YB52 XVL

2003 Suzuki Jimny

Blue Petrol 1328cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires25 Nov 2026
Tests26 (20 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate76.9%

Mileage

59,146 mi
Last recorded59,146 miles
Recorded on26 Nov 2025
Typical for 2003 Suzuki Jimny57,891 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYB52 XVL
MakeSuzuki
ModelJimny
Year2003
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,328cc

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MOT History

20 pass 6 fail
Pass 26 Nov 2025 59,146 miles

Offside Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Offside Rear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Fail 19 Nov 2025 59,133 miles

Nearside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Offside Rear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Fail 9 May 2025 59,117 miles

Offside Rear Floor excessively deteriorated Body mounting corroded/holed (6.2.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Floor excessively deteriorated Body mount corroded/holed (6.2.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Floor excessively deteriorated Inner wheel arch/floor corroded, detached from floor (6.2.4 (a) (i))

Coil spring corroded Both front springs (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Coil spring corroded Both rear springs (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Front axle breather pipes corroded and broken

Nearside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Offside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Offside Rear Parking brake mechanism/associated mounting prescribed area is damaged but not considered excessive Hand brake cable mounting bracket (1.1.21 (e) (i))

Pass 1 May 2024 55,860 miles
Pass 19 Apr 2023 46,885 miles

Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated both sides (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Rear Coil spring corroded both sides (5.3.1 (b) (i))

brake pedal slightly spongy

under vehicle structure corroded

Pass 8 May 2022 41,427 miles

Coil spring corroded Both front and rears (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated both fronts (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Fail 8 May 2022 41,427 miles

Coil spring corroded Both front and rears (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated both fronts (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Registration plate lamp does not illuminate simultaneously with the position lamps Both rears (4.7.2 (a))

Pass 29 Apr 2021 34,148 miles

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

Oil leak

Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing Both fronts ( corroded ) (5.3.2 (b))

Fail 28 Apr 2021 34,142 miles

Brake cable insecure (1.1.15 (c))

Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt Both fronts (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Headlamp aim too low Both fronts (4.1.2 (a))

Integral body structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting Both inner sils ( as marked ) (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Anti-roll bar linkage corroded but not seriously weakened Both fronts (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

Exhaust silencer slightly loose Backbox corroded ( frist skin loose ) (8.1.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Oil leak

Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing Both fronts ( corroded ) (5.3.2 (b))

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Both fronts (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 11 May 2020 30,410 miles

Rear Exhaust rear box outer skin corroded & missing

Fail 11 May 2020 30,410 miles

Central Exhaust system insecure (6.1.2 (a))

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

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Rear Exhaust rear box outer skin corroded & missing

Pass 10 Jan 2019 28,931 miles
Pass 4 Jan 2018 28,898 miles

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 4 Jan 2017 28,734 miles
Pass 21 Dec 2015 27,898 miles

both rear dampers ineffective

Pass 18 Dec 2014 27,672 miles
Pass 20 Dec 2013 27,218 miles

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Pass 4 Jan 2013 25,951 miles

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

Pass 20 Dec 2011 24,062 miles
Pass 20 Dec 2010 22,322 miles
Pass 18 Dec 2009 19,707 miles
Fail 18 Dec 2009 19,706 miles

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

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Pass 10 Jan 2009 17,636 miles
Pass 12 Jan 2008 14,941 miles
Pass 6 Jan 2007 12,272 miles
Pass 5 Jan 2006 9,577 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 XVL is a 2003 Suzuki Jimny in Blue with a 1,328cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 26 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.9%.

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 YB52 XVL, 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 YB52 XVL registered?

YB52 XVL is a 2003 Suzuki Jimny, first registered on 17 January 2003.

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The MOT history for YB52 XVL shows 26 tests with a 76.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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