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AU53 ZLV

2003 Suzuki Jimny

Blue Petrol 1328cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Jan 2019
Tests15 (12 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

95,283 mi
Last recorded95,283 miles
Recorded on2 Jan 2018
Typical for 2003 Suzuki Jimny57,891 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAU53 ZLV
MakeSuzuki
ModelJimny
Year2003
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,328cc

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MOT History

12 pass 3 fail
Pass 2 Jan 2018 95,283 miles

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

Fail 2 Jan 2018 95,283 miles

Offside Front Front position lamp(s) has less than 50% of the light sources illuminating (1.1.A.3b)

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

Pass 31 Dec 2016 81,884 miles

play in front wheel bearings

Fail 31 Dec 2016 81,884 miles

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

play in front wheel bearings

Pass 28 Oct 2015 66,078 miles
Pass 8 Sep 2014 51,412 miles
Pass 2 Oct 2013 33,473 miles

Nail in offside rear tyre

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

nearside front tyre 3mm

rear exhaust box corroded

Fail 2 Oct 2013 33,473 miles

Nail in offside rear tyre

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

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

nearside front tyre 3mm

rear exhaust box corroded

Pass 3 Oct 2012 24,507 miles

centre exhaust heat shield loose

rear exhaust box corroded

Pass 26 Oct 2011 22,970 miles

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 11 Oct 2010 20,711 miles
Pass 14 Oct 2009 18,186 miles

Oil leak

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 24 Oct 2008 16,033 miles

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

clutch worn

Pass 10 Oct 2007 13,521 miles

Nearside Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Oil leak

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

Pass 4 Oct 2006 10,861 miles

Nearside Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

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

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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AU53 ZLV is a 2003 Suzuki Jimny in Blue with a 1,328cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 AU53 ZLV, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was AU53 ZLV registered?

AU53 ZLV is a 2003 Suzuki Jimny, first registered on 5 September 2003.

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