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AO53 UOU

2003 Suzuki Jimny

Black Petrol 1328cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 May 2025
Tests26 (18 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate69.2%

Mileage

105,666 mi
Last recorded105,666 miles
Recorded on14 May 2024
Typical for 2003 Suzuki Jimny57,891 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAO53 UOU
MakeSuzuki
ModelJimny
Year2003
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,328cc

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MOT History

18 pass 8 fail
Pass 14 May 2024 105,666 miles

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

Nearside Front Vehicle structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security (6.2.2 (d) (i))

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

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

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

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

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

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

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

Rear Fuel Pipe/s corroded ()

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

Rear Standard fitment seat belt missing ()

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 2 May 2023 104,828 miles

4 Wheel Drive Vacuum Pipes Corroded

Nearside Front Cab or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security (6.2.2 (d) (i))

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

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

Offside Front Cab or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security (6.2.2 (d) (i))

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

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

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

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

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Fail 2 May 2023 104,828 miles

4 Wheel Drive Vacuum Pipes Corroded

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Nearside Front Cab or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security (6.2.2 (d) (i))

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

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

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

Offside Front Cab or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security (6.2.2 (d) (i))

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

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

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

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

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

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 10 May 2022 103,744 miles

4 wheel drive vacuum pipes corroded

Nearside Front Cab or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Offside Front Cab or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security (6.2.2 (d) (i))

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

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

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

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

Fail 10 May 2022 103,744 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

4 wheel drive vacuum pipes corroded

Nearside Front Cab or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Offside Front Cab or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security (6.2.2 (d) (i))

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

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

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

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

Pass 10 May 2021 102,974 miles

4 Wheel Drive Vacuum Pipes Corroded

N/S/F and O/S/F Inner Wings Slight Corrosion

Offside Front Swivel Housing Slight Oil Leak

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Torque Arm Front Mounting (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

Fail 10 May 2021 102,974 miles

4 Wheel Drive Vacuum Pipes Corroded

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

N/S/F and O/S/F Inner Wings Slight Corrosion

Offside Front Swivel Housing Slight Oil Leak

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Torque Arm Front Mounting (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

Pass 18 May 2020 102,586 miles

Four wheel drive vacuum pipes corroded

Nearside Rear Suspension rod pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Inner wing slight corrosion

Offside Front Swivel housing slight oil leak

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

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

Rear floor slightly corroded

Pass 20 May 2019 101,917 miles

Boot floor corroded slightly

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

Offside Front hub seal leaking also has slight play

Offside Rear Chassis rail corroded slightly

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

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

Rear Standard fitment seat belt missing ALL ()

Rear floor corroded and holed

Fail 2 May 2019 101,903 miles

Nearside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced floor next to seat belt mount (7.1.1 (a) (i))

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

Offside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced floor next to seat belt mount (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Offside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced inner sill as marked (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded across axle (1.1.11 (c))

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

Offside Front hub seal leaking

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

Offside Rear chassis rail corroded slightly next to suspension arm mount

Rear panel corroded slightly next to body mounts

boot floor corroded slightly

Pass 2 May 2018 101,226 miles

Boot floor corroded slightly

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

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

Fail 2 May 2018 101,226 miles

Boot floor corroded slightly

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

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

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

Pass 21 Apr 2017 100,707 miles

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

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

Rear Passenger seat(s) missing at time of test rear seats folded down ()

Pass 6 Jan 2016 97,624 miles

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 1.71mm (4.1.E.1)

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

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

Fail 6 Jan 2016 97,624 miles

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

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 1.71mm (4.1.E.1)

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

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

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

Pass 21 Oct 2014 85,715 miles
Pass 30 Oct 2013 72,382 miles
Pass 2 Nov 2012 69,262 miles

exhaust poor condition

offside rear tyre perished

Pass 22 Oct 2011 65,178 miles

offside rear tyre outer wall perished

Fail 21 Oct 2011 65,178 miles

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

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

Nearside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside Front Headlamp aim aimed so that it dazzles other road users (1.8.A.1a)

front brake discs pitted

offside rear tyre outer wall perished

Pass 5 Nov 2010 62,178 miles

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

front brake discs poor condition

front brake pads low

Pass 3 Nov 2009 56,875 miles
Pass 17 Oct 2008 49,615 miles

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

both front tyres have cracking in sidewalls

Fail 14 Oct 2008 49,516 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too far to the left (1.8)

Offside Front Lower Front suspension has excessive movement at a suspension ball joint (2.5.A.1c)

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

both front tyres have cracking in sidewalls

oil leak osf swivel joint

Pass 6 Nov 2007 43,469 miles

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

slight lift/play in o/s front hub

Pass 12 Oct 2006 35,964 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 UOU is a 2003 Suzuki Jimny in Black with a 1,328cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 26 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69.2%.

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 UOU, 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 UOU is a 2003 Suzuki Jimny, first registered on 30 September 2003.

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