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AO53 UOV

2003 Suzuki Jimny

Black Petrol 1328cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Dec 2021
Tests25 (15 pass, 10 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

96,431 mi
Last recorded96,431 miles
Recorded on15 Dec 2020
Typical for 2003 Suzuki Jimny57,891 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

15 pass 10 fail
Pass 15 Dec 2020 96,431 miles

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

Front Exhaust mounting defective bracket broken (6.1.2 (a))

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

Pass 31 Dec 2019 89,975 miles
Fail 20 Dec 2019 89,970 miles

Nearside Headlamp has a product on the lens so that the light output is severely reduced (4.1.4 (b))

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

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

Offside Headlamp has a product on the lens so that the light output is severely reduced (4.1.4 (b))

Fluid leaking continuously posing a serious risk to road safety fuel leak (8.4.1 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 5 Oct 2018 78,799 miles
Fail 3 Oct 2018 78,797 miles

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

Pass 3 Oct 2017 73,323 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)

Rear Fuel Pipe/s corroded ()

Rear Vehicle structure has slight corrosion o/s n/s chassis (6.1.B.2)

Rear o/s n/s tyres cracking

Fail 3 Oct 2017 73,323 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)

Rear Fuel Pipe/s corroded ()

Rear Vehicle structure has slight corrosion o/s n/s chassis (6.1.B.2)

Rear o/s n/s tyres cracking

Pass 3 Oct 2016 69,213 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)

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

Rear Fuel Pipe/s corroded ()

Pass 5 Oct 2015 64,945 miles

Rear fuel pipes rusty

Fail 5 Oct 2015 65,945 miles

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

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Rear fuel pipes rusty

Pass 3 Oct 2014 62,154 miles

Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

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

Fail 2 Oct 2014 62,154 miles

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

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

Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

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

Pass 30 Sep 2013 38,596 miles

Fuel pipe/s corroded

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

Fail 30 Sep 2013 58,596 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Offside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Front front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside Rear Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Fuel pipe/s corroded

Nail in rear tyre

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

n/s/r tyre slightly deterated and has nail in.

Pass 4 Oct 2012 54,273 miles

Slight roughness in rear wheels when rotated not considered bad enough to fail.

Fail 4 Oct 2012 54,273 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Slight roughness in rear wheels when rotated not considered bad enough to fail.

Pass 6 Oct 2011 50,795 miles

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

Fail 4 Oct 2010 46,664 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 4 Oct 2010 46,664 miles
Pass 22 Sep 2009 40,405 miles
Pass 1 Oct 2008 34,788 miles

Nail in offside rear tyre

Fail 20 Sep 2008 34,502 miles

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

Offside Front brake disc excessively scored (3.5.1h)

Steering pivot point has excessive play (2.2.B.1g)

Nail in offside rear tyre

Pass 9 Oct 2007 27,923 miles
Fail 29 Sep 2007 27,612 miles

Nearside Outer Front Axle swivel joint has excessive play (2.5.A.3b)

Pass 26 Sep 2006 18,713 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 UOV is a 2003 Suzuki Jimny in Black with a 1,328cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

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

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