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AO53 SVU

2003 Suzuki Jimny

Blue Petrol 1328cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 Feb 2022
Tests24 (15 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate62.5%

Mileage

109,304 mi
Last recorded109,304 miles
Recorded on13 Apr 2021
Typical for 2003 Suzuki Jimny57,891 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAO53 SVU
MakeSuzuki
ModelJimny
Year2003
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,328cc

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MOT History

15 pass 9 fail
Fail 13 Apr 2021 109,304 miles

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

Nearside Cab or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a cab mounting body mounting no3 (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Nearside Cab or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a cab mounting no2 body mounting point (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Nearside Front Cab or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a cab mounting (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Brake drum contaminated axle oil seal leaking (1.1.14 (b))

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

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

Nearside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced inner sill (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced outer sill corroded away (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Cab or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a cab mounting body mounting no2 (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Offside Cab or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a cab mounting body mounting no3 (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Offside Front Cab or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a cab mounting (6.2.2 (d) (i))

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Headlamp levelling device inoperative (4.1.5 (a))

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

Offside Rear Lower Shock absorbers insecurely attached (5.3.2 (a) (i))

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

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

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

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

Rear Exhaust silencer insecure (8.1.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Wheel bearing so rough it is likely to overheat or break up (5.1.3 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Brake pipe at imminent risk of failure or fracture axle pipe and hose insecure (1.1.11 (a)) DANGEROUS

Brake master cylinder below minimum mark (1.1.10 (d) (i))

Nearside Front hub oil seal leaking

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Front hub oil seal leaking

no rear seats fitted at time of test

rear floor not checked plywood screwed to floor

Pass 18 Feb 2021 108,150 miles

fuel pipes rusty

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

Offside Front Body not fully secure (6.2.2 (a) (i))

Fail 17 Feb 2021 108,118 miles

Exhaust carbon monoxide content at idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

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

Offside Vehicle structure is fractured and structural rigidity is significantly reduced (6.1.1 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Body not fully secure (6.2.2 (a) (i))

fuel pipes rusty

Pass 2 Jan 2020 101,224 miles
Pass 5 Jan 2019 98,583 miles

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

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

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 3 Oct 2017 95,971 miles

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

Fuel Pipe/s corroded ()

Oil leak filter ()

n/s front brake slighty binding

n/s rear tyre 3mm

o/s and n/s rear body mounts corroded

o/s chassis getting very rusty

o/s side bar support corroded

rear exhaust very rusty and thin

Fail 27 Sep 2017 95,894 miles

engine mounting deteriorated resulting in excessive movement transverse mounts (6.1.D.1a)

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

Fuel Pipe/s corroded ()

Oil leak filter ()

n/s front brake slighty binding

n/s rear tyre 3mm

o/s and n/s rear body mounts corroded

o/s chassis getting very rusty

o/s side bar support corroded

rear exhaust very rusty and thin

Pass 29 Sep 2016 92,599 miles
Pass 5 Oct 2015 90,317 miles

Nearside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.2.6)

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) slightly corroded (2.3.2)

exhaust very rusty and thin

fuel pipes very rusty

o/s and n/s rear under sills corroded

o/s centre chassis corroded getting thin

rear tyres perished

very rusty under vehicle

Fail 2 Oct 2015 90,303 miles

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

Offside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Nearside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.2.6)

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) slightly corroded (2.3.2)

exhaust very rusty and thin

fuel pipes very rusty

o/s and n/s rear under sills corroded

o/s centre chassis corroded getting thin

rear tyres perished

very rusty under vehicle

Fail 1 Oct 2014 88,570 miles

Centre Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Fuel pipe/s corroded

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

exhaust very rusty and thin

rear tyres perished

Pass 1 Oct 2014 88,570 miles

Fuel pipe/s corroded

exhaust very rusty and thin

rear tyres perished

Pass 27 Sep 2013 84,563 miles

rear exhaust very thin and corroded

very rusty under vehicle

Fail 26 Sep 2012 81,321 miles

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

front brakes slightly binding

Pass 26 Sep 2012 81,321 miles

front brakes slightly binding

Pass 30 Sep 2011 79,389 miles
Fail 28 Sep 2011 79,389 miles

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

Nearside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Pass 6 Oct 2010 70,097 miles

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

advise scratches in windscreen a zone

advise small chips in windscreen b zone

Fail 30 Sep 2010 70,096 miles

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

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

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

Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

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

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

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

advise scratches in windscreen a zone

advise small chips in windscreen b zone

Pass 29 Sep 2009 59,052 miles

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

Pass 6 Oct 2008 48,880 miles
Fail 30 Sep 2008 48,874 miles

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

Offside Front brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

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

Nearside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Pass 21 Sep 2007 40,261 miles
Pass 26 Sep 2006 30,651 miles

front tyres low tread on edges,all tyres are starting to perish in between treads.

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 SVU is a 2003 Suzuki Jimny in Blue with a 1,328cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 62.5%.

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

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