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AV53 TKJ

2003 Suzuki Jimny

Blue Petrol 1298cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Oct 2018
Tests20 (12 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

135,611 mi
Last recorded135,611 miles
Recorded on10 Oct 2018
Typical for 2003 Suzuki Jimny57,891 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAV53 TKJ
MakeSuzuki
ModelJimny
Year2003
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,298cc

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MOT History

12 pass 8 fail
Fail 10 Oct 2018 135,611 miles

Brake pipe excessively corroded LSV to flexy (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Drag link end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Wheel bearing rough when rotated (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength Chassis (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced Wheel arch (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively Both (3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Rear Seat belt anchorage likely to become detached in the event of a collision Floor/body (7.1.1 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Axle swivel pins and bushes swivel pin and/or bush so worn or insecure that directional stability is impaired (5.1.2 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Seat belt webbing significantly weakened (7.1.2 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Seat belt anchorage likely to become detached in the event of a collision Floor /body (7.1.1 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Rear Body component likely to become detached Crossmember (6.2.1 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Front Body not fully secure behind head lights (6.2.2 (a) (i))

Front fog light's inop

Fuel Pipe/s corroded ()

Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Body not fully secure under floor (6.2.2 (a) (i))

Offside Front Free wheeling hub activation pipes corroded off

Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Both side's G bar rear bush's (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing All (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 5 Oct 2017 127,415 miles

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Front Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing Both (2.7.2a)

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

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

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

Oil leak ()

Rear Both fuel pipes corrodded

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

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

Fail 25 Sep 2017 127,413 miles

Nearside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded Sill Panel holed (5.2.6)

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded Chassis (2.4.A.3)

Offside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded Sill Panel holed (5.2.6)

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Front Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing Both (2.7.2a)

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

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

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

Oil leak ()

Rear Both fuel pipes corrodded

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

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

Pass 13 Sep 2016 124,980 miles

Front Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing both sides (2.7.2a)

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive trailing arm to chassis (2.4.A.3)

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

Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 205/70/15 both to 3mm (4.1.E.1)

Vehicle structure has slight corrosion offside and nearside inner sills (6.1.A.1)

fuel lines coroded

offside front tractor joint leaking

Pass 16 Sep 2015 122,657 miles

Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing all four (2.7.2a)

Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

coil spring corroded all four (2.4.C.1b)

front back plates corroded

general corrosion front to rear

nearside & offside inner cills corroded

Fail 26 Sep 2014 116,545 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Tow ball/hitch not fitted at time of test

Pass 26 Sep 2014 116,545 miles

Tow ball/hitch not fitted at time of test

Pass 25 Sep 2013 103,738 miles
Fail 24 Sep 2013 103,738 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Front Axle king pin has excessive play in pin and/or bush adversely affecting the steering (2.5.A.3a)

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

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

Offside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 2 Nov 2012 102,790 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

N/S Front Swivel Housing Seal Leaking

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

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) slightly corroded (2.3.2)

Spare tyre defective

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 2 Nov 2012 102,790 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

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

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

N/S Front Swivel Housing Seal Leaking

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

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) slightly corroded (2.3.2)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 2 Nov 2011 98,138 miles

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

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

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

Fail 2 Nov 2011 98,138 miles

Centre Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

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

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

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

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

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

Fail 1 Nov 2010 88,461 miles

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

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

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

engine has slight oil leak.

Pass 1 Nov 2010 88,461 miles

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

engine has slight oil leak.

Pass 19 Oct 2009 78,104 miles
Fail 4 Nov 2008 66,796 miles

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

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

Offside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 4 Nov 2008 66,796 miles

Offside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 26 Oct 2007 48,336 miles

Fuel pipe/s corroded

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

Oil leak

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

rear tyres starting to perish

Pass 1 Nov 2006 32,488 miles

The power steering belt tensioner bearing is grinding this will fail if not replaced.

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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AV53 TKJ is a 2003 Suzuki Jimny in Blue with a 1,298cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 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 AV53 TKJ, 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 TKJ is a 2003 Suzuki Jimny, first registered on 5 November 2003.

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