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121,750 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
Nearside Front Headlamp lens seriously defective (4.1.1 (b) (ii))
Offside Front Headlamp lens seriously defective (4.1.1 (b) (ii))
Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))
Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))
Offside Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))
Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))
Central Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))
Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))
Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
central body mounts in poor rusty condition
Nearside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
Offside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))
Offside Front Steering component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded front panel by steering box (2.1.2 (e) (i))
Nearside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
Offside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2.mm and outer edge wear (5.2.3 (e))
Nearside Headlamp lens slightly defective deteriorated / misty (4.1.1 (b) (i))
Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge close to limit and outer edge wear (5.2.3 (e))
Offside Headlamp reflector slightly defective deteriorated / misty (4.1.1 (b) (i))
Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view multiple chips (3.2 (a) (i))
corrosion in boot floor / underside
fuel pipe corroded (by fuel tank)
general corrosion to rear suspension components and both front coil springs
o/s/f fog lamp not working
rear prop shaft losing grease
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2.mm and outer edge wear (5.2.3 (e))
Nearside Headlamp lens slightly defective deteriorated / misty (4.1.1 (b) (i))
Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge close to limit and outer edge wear (5.2.3 (e))
Offside Headlamp reflector slightly defective deteriorated / misty (4.1.1 (b) (i))
Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view multiple chips (3.2 (a) (i))
Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid both (3.5 (a))
corrosion in boot floor / underside
fuel pipe corroded (by fuel tank)
general corrosion to rear suspension components and both front coil springs
o/s/f fog lamp not working
rear prop shaft losing grease
Nearside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3.mm (5.2.3 (e))
Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3.mm (5.2.3 (e))
Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
fuel pipe corroded by fuel tank
high level stop light not working
rear prop shaft losing grease
n/s/s and o/s/f coil springs corroded
o/s/f fog lamp not working
Horn sound not in accordance with requirements harsh (7.7 (c))
Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength above n/s/f anti roll bar mount (5.3.6 (a) (i))
n/s/s and o/s/f coil springs corroded
o/s/f fog lamp not working
Offside Front Sphere bearing leaking
Nearside Front Drive shaft which forms part of the suspension coupling gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc Sphere joint leakingoil excessively (2.4.G.4e)
Offside Front Sphere bearing leaking
Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
Nearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
Offside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
Horn not working (1.6.2a)
Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
Nearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
Offside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
Brake pipe slightly corroded both o/s front and both n/s front (3.6.B.2c)
Nearside Rear Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)
Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
rear exhaust clamp corroded
Brake pipe slightly corroded both o/s front and both n/s front (3.6.B.2c)
Nearside Rear Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)
Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
rear exhaust clamp corroded
Nearside front brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)
Nearside rear brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)
corrosion rear suspension coil springs
corrosion rear underside
damage windscreen
Nearside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)
Offside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)
Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
Nearside front brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)
Nearside rear brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)
corrosion rear suspension coil springs
corrosion rear underside
damage windscreen
Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)
slight play in offside front hub
Front Axle king pin has slight play in pin and/or bush (2.5.A.3a)
How Reliable is the Suzuki Jimny?
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AV53 TKC is a 2003 Suzuki Jimny in Silver with a 1,328cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 29 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 65.5%.
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 TKC, 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 TKC is a 2003 Suzuki Jimny, first registered on 22 October 2003.
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