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AO53 GYA

2003 Suzuki Jimny

Black Petrol 1298cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 Feb 2025
Tests25 (18 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate72%

Mileage

80,718 mi
Last recorded80,718 miles
Recorded on20 Feb 2024
Typical for 2003 Suzuki Jimny57,891 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAO53 GYA
MakeSuzuki
ModelJimny
Year2003
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,298cc

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MOT History

18 pass 7 fail
Pass 20 Feb 2024 80,718 miles

Central Vehicle structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security NEAR AND OFFSIDE (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Front Coil spring corroded NEAR AND OFFSIDE (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Front Headlamp lens slightly defective NEAR AND OFFSIDE milky (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Front Prop shaft joint worn, but not excessively front and rear UJ (6.1.7 (c) (i))

Nearside Rear Stub axle has slight vertical movement between stub axle and axle beam (5.1.2 (c) (i))

Offside Rear Vehicle structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security rear HEAVILY corroded (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Rear Coil spring corroded NEAR AND OFFSIDE (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive underside floor HEAVILY CORRODED (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive NEAR AND OFFSIDE upper and lower (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Rear Upper Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive HEAVILY corroded both NEAR AND OFFSIDE (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Rear Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced NEAR AND OFFSIDE (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Rear Vehicle structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security NEAR AND OFFSIDE (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Rear Vehicle structure slightly corroded within 30cm of towbar mounting (6.1.6 (i) (i))

Fail 10 Feb 2024 80,718 miles

Emissions unable to be completed exhaust incomplete broke at the back box (8.2.1.2 (d))

Exhaust emissions likely to be affected by an exhaust leak (8.2.1.1 (b))

Nearside Rear Vehicle structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting sill / body mounting area (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Offside Front Service brake excessively fluctuating (1.2.1 (e))

Offside Rear Stub axle has excessive vertical movement between stub axle and axle beam (5.1.2 (c) (i))

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases box and pipe (6.1.2 (a))

Rear Prop shaft joint excessively worn rear UJ (6.1.7 (c) (i))

Seat belt not functioning as intended not accessible (7.1.2 (c))

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Central Vehicle structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security NEAR AND OFFSIDE (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Front Coil spring corroded NEAR AND OFFSIDE (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Front Headlamp lens slightly defective NEAR AND OFFSIDE milky (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Front Prop shaft joint worn, but not excessively front and rear UJ (6.1.7 (c) (i))

Nearside Rear Stub axle has slight vertical movement between stub axle and axle beam (5.1.2 (c) (i))

Offside Rear Vehicle structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security rear HEAVILY corroded (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Rear Coil spring corroded NEAR AND OFFSIDE (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive underside floor HEAVILY CORRODED (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive NEAR AND OFFSIDE upper and lower (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Rear Upper Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive HEAVILY corroded both NEAR AND OFFSIDE (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Rear Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced NEAR AND OFFSIDE (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Rear Vehicle structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security NEAR AND OFFSIDE (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Rear Vehicle structure slightly corroded within 30cm of towbar mounting (6.1.6 (i) (i))

Rear seats/seatbelts and floor not assessable due to stuff in the rear of the vehicle

Pass 9 Feb 2023 75,179 miles

Front Headlamp lens slightly defective Near and Offside milky (4.1.1 (b) (i))

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

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

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2mm (5.2.3 (e))

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

Fail 9 Feb 2023 75,179 miles

Front Headlamp lens slightly defective Near and Offside milky (4.1.1 (b) (i))

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

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

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2mm (5.2.3 (e))

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

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively Near 16" and Offside 18" standard (3.4 (b) (ii))

Pass 6 Dec 2021 67,889 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge very low and BALD on the shoulder(s) (5.2.3 (e))

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 24 Nov 2021 67,888 miles

Front Registration plate inscription illegible (0.1 (b))

Nearside Rear Integral body structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting inner arch (front of) (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Nearside Rear Integral body structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting inner arch (rear of) (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Nearside Rear Integral body structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting sill (6.2.2 (d) (i))

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

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

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

Offside Rear Integral body structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting inner arch (front of) (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Offside Rear Integral body structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting inner arch (rear of) (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Offside Rear Integral body structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting sill (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge very low and BALD on the shoulder(s) (5.2.3 (e))

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 26 Nov 2020 59,450 miles

Nearside Front swivel joint seal leaking.

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

Fail 26 Nov 2020 59,450 miles

Nearside Front swivel joint seal leaking.

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

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

Pass 22 Oct 2019 50,139 miles

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

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Front oil leak from swivel joint

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

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 15 Nov 2018 46,912 miles
Pass 14 Nov 2017 43,249 miles
Fail 14 Nov 2017 43,247 miles

Brake pipe excessively corroded front to rear (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 5 Dec 2016 39,879 miles

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

Rear Passenger seat(s) missing at time of test ()

Towball/hitch not fitted at time of test ()

Pass 14 Dec 2015 37,330 miles

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

Fail 10 Dec 2015 37,326 miles

Offside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

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

Pass 8 Dec 2014 34,906 miles

rear seat not fitted use as a van

slight play o/s/r wheel

Pass 27 Nov 2013 32,982 miles

exhaust corroded

Pass 4 Dec 2012 31,385 miles

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

Noise From Rear Axle

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

Rear Exhaust Corroded

Rear Seats Missing

Pass 16 Nov 2011 47,616 miles

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

plastic covers over sills

Pass 2 Dec 2010 25,077 miles

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

Pass 5 Dec 2009 22,602 miles
Pass 8 Dec 2008 19,105 miles

rear seats have been removed

Fail 8 Dec 2008 19,105 miles

Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone 'A' (8.3.1e)

rear seats have been removed

Pass 12 Dec 2007 14,641 miles
Pass 3 Oct 2006 11,629 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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AO53 GYA is a 2003 Suzuki Jimny in Black with a 1,298cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72%.

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 AO53 GYA, 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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AO53 GYA is a 2003 Suzuki Jimny, first registered on 29 September 2003.

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