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AP53 AVW

2003 Suzuki Jimny

Black Petrol 1328cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Mar 2016
Tests14 (10 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

97,420 mi
Last recorded97,420 miles
Recorded on17 Mar 2015
Typical for 2003 Suzuki Jimny57,891 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAP53 AVW
MakeSuzuki
ModelJimny
Year2003
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,328cc

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MOT History

10 pass 4 fail
Pass 17 Mar 2015 97,420 miles
Fail 17 Mar 2015 97,420 miles

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

Pass 16 Jul 2014 90,788 miles

brake pipe corrosion in location clips

Pass 24 Oct 2013 88,919 miles
Pass 26 Oct 2012 85,179 miles
Fail 26 Oct 2012 85,179 miles

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

Pass 27 Oct 2011 80,568 miles
Pass 19 Nov 2010 78,339 miles

Nearside Front Steering pivot point has slight play (2.2.B.1g)

Offside Rear Valve stem slightly damaged (4.1.D.1e)

Pass 20 Nov 2009 72,637 miles
Fail 20 Nov 2009 72,637 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

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

Pass 4 Nov 2008 60,554 miles
Fail 31 Oct 2008 60,552 miles

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

Offside Front Axle swivel joint has excessive movement between a swivel joint and its housing (2.5.A.1b)

Pass 19 Nov 2007 47,473 miles
Pass 22 Nov 2006 37,652 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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AP53 AVW is a 2003 Suzuki Jimny in Black with a 1,328cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 AP53 AVW, 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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What year was AP53 AVW registered?

AP53 AVW is a 2003 Suzuki Jimny, first registered on 22 November 2003.

Is AP53 AVW safe to buy?

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