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AO53 UGP

2003 Suzuki Jimny

Black Petrol 1298cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 Nov 2020
Tests22 (13 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate59.1%

Mileage

95,797 mi
Last recorded95,797 miles
Recorded on6 Nov 2019
Typical for 2003 Suzuki Jimny57,891 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

13 pass 9 fail
Pass 6 Nov 2019 95,797 miles

Exhaust mounting defective Centre (6.1.2 (a))

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

Nearside Front Oil leak, but not excessive Hub seal (8.4.1 (a) (i))

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

Offside Inner Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Chassiss (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Fail 6 Nov 2019 95,797 miles

Exhaust mounting defective Centre (6.1.2 (a))

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

Nearside Front Oil leak, but not excessive Hub seal (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Offside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

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

Offside Front Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Offside Inner Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Chassiss (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 7 Nov 2018 94,605 miles

Exhaust mounting defective Centre (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Oil leak, but not excessive Differential seal (8.4.1 (a) (i))

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

Oil leak, but not excessive Engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 10 Nov 2017 93,788 miles

Fuel Pipe/s corroded ()

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

Nearside Rear Body has slight corrosion Rear Body mount (6.1.B.2)

Nearside front tractor joint leaking oil

Offside Rear Body has slight corrosion Rear Body mount (6.1.B.2)

Offside front tyre perishing

Oil leak ()

Pass 11 Oct 2016 93,342 miles

Fuel Pipes under car corroded

Nearside Front Brake disc corroded

Nearside Front Tractor joint leaking oil

Offside Front Tyre perishing

Oil leak Engine ()

Fail 8 Oct 2016 93,340 miles

Nearside Rear Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings Inner sill (6.1.B.2)

Offside Rear Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings inner sill (6.1.B.2)

Centre exhaust mount broken

Fuel Pipes under car corroded

Nearside Front Brake disc corroded

Nearside Front Tractor joint leaking oil

Offside Front Tyre perishing

Oil leak Engine ()

Pass 8 Oct 2015 92,900 miles
Fail 8 Oct 2015 92,900 miles

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

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

nearside front hub seal leaking

Pass 16 Oct 2014 91,788 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

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

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

nearside front hub seal leaking

Fail 15 Oct 2014 91,788 miles

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

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

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

nearside front hub seal leaking

Pass 14 Oct 2013 88,369 miles

front hub seals leaking

Fail 11 Oct 2013 88,369 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

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

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

front hub seals leaking

Pass 10 Oct 2012 85,401 miles

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

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

Fail 9 Oct 2012 85,401 miles

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

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

Offside Front Upper Axle swivel joint has excessive play in a ball joint (2.5.A.3b)

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

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

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

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

excessive oil leak offside front (tractor joint seal )

Pass 14 Oct 2011 77,289 miles
Fail 10 Oct 2011 77,289 miles

Offside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Fail 11 Oct 2010 68,277 miles

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

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

Front Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

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

Offside Front Body has a sharp edge caused by damage (6.1.C.1)

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

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

Offside Headlamp excessively damaged so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)

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

Oil leak

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

front brake discs worn

o/s front swivel hub seal leaking heavily

Pass 11 Oct 2010 68,277 miles

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

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

Front Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

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

Oil leak

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

front brake discs worn

o/s front swivel hub seal leaking heavily

Pass 5 May 2009 52,095 miles
Fail 5 May 2009 52,096 miles

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

Pass 24 Apr 2008 43,609 miles
Pass 21 Dec 2006 26,659 miles

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

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 UGP is a 2003 Suzuki Jimny in Black with a 1,298cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 59.1%.

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 UGP, 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 UGP is a 2003 Suzuki Jimny, first registered on 24 December 2003.

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