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132,207 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement 2 (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Nearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
underside has been freshly heavily undersealed
Brake pedal wearing smooth (1.1.2 (c))
Nearside Front Suspension component pin or bush slightly worn wheel has sight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Offside Front outrigger corroded
fuel pipes slightly corroded
Front Position lamp not working both sides (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
Nearside Front Lower Anti-roll bar ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))
Brake pedal wearing smooth (1.1.2 (c))
Nearside Front Suspension component pin or bush slightly worn wheel has sight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Offside Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear- rear end (1.1.11 (c))
Offside Front Lower Anti-roll bar ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
fuel pipes slightly corroded
Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Both front D bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Nearside Front Lower Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Advise tyre getting low tread (5.2.3 (e))
Offside Front Lower Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
Central Central gearbox mountings showing signs of wear
Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
Offside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))
Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
Rear Prop shaft flexible coupling slightly deteriorated (6.1.7 (d) (i))
Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Pipes greased (1.1.11 (c))
Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Cracking of sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Pipes greased (1.1.11 (c))
Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Cracking of sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))
Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
Sill covers fitted obscuring some components
Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Front to Rear (1.1.11 (c))
Engine cover and Undertrays fitted
Fuel Pipe/s corroded
Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)
Braking system leaking master cylinder (3.6.A.1)
Offside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay
Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components
Nearside Front Axle king pin has excessive play in pin and/or bush adversely affecting the steering (2.5.A.3a)
Offside Rear Axle king pin has excessive play in pin and/or bush adversely affecting the steering (2.5.A.3a)
Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay
Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components
Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay
Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components
Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay
Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components
Offside Front Lower Axle swivel joint has slight movement between a swivel joint and its housing (2.5.A.1b)
Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
Rear registration plate obscured (6.3.1d)
both dips on min marks
both front tyres at 3mm
n/s/f axle swivel joint a little dry advise re filling
o/s/f axle swivel joint inner oilseal seeping slightley but not yet contaminating brakes
rear silencer outerskin corroded
sideskirts fitted
slight end float o/s/r half shaft
Offside Front Lower Axle swivel joint has slight movement between a swivel joint and its housing (2.5.A.1b)
Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
both dips on min marks
both front tyres at 3mm
n/s/f axle swivel joint a little dry advise re filling
o/s/f axle swivel joint inner oilseal seeping slightley but not yet contaminating brakes
rear silencer outerskin corroded
sideskirts fitted
slight end float o/s/r half shaft
Nearside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)
Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)
How Reliable is the Suzuki Jimny?
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AV53 KJE is a 2003 Suzuki Jimny in Black with a 1,328cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 28 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 AV53 KJE, 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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AV53 KJE is a 2003 Suzuki Jimny, first registered on 29 September 2003.
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