MOT Status
ValidMileage
129,320 miSignificantly above average — investigate
Not all car check providers offer a guarantee. Don't risk buying from services that can't back their data. CarVerify reports include a £30,000 finance data guarantee.
Vehicle Details
All premium checks include
50+ data pointsMOT History
Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
General under body corrosion.
Nearside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
Offside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Cross axle. (1.1.11 (c))
Brake lever has insufficient reserve travel (1.1.2 (a))
Nearside Rear Wheel bearing rough when rotated (5.1.3 (b) (i))
Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
General under body corrosion.
Nearside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
Offside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
Offside Rear Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))
Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Cross axle. (1.1.11 (c))
Central Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
Central Rear Suspension arm damaged but not seriously weakened panhard rod damaged/bent on near side (5.3.3 (b) (i))
Nearside Front tow eye damaged
Nearside Rear Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))
Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
Offside Rear Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))
Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Rear both registration lamps slightly affected by the operation of other bulbs
handbrake high on test, it would appear the parking brake system requires maintenance and/or repair
Nearside Front Axle swivel pins and bushes swivel pin and/or bush excessively worn half shaft swivel is leaking excessively (5.1.2 (b) (i))
Nearside Rear Road wheel fixings not compatible a wheel bolt is not compatible with the alloy wheel (5.2.2 (d))
Offside Front Axle swivel pins and bushes swivel pin and/or bush excessively worn half shaft swivel is leaking excessively (5.1.2 (b) (i))
Offside Front Road wheel fixings not compatible a wheel bolt is not compatible with the alloy wheel (5.2.2 (d))
Offside Rear Road wheel fixings not compatible a wheel bolt is not compatible with the alloy wheel (5.2.2 (d))
Central Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
Central Rear Suspension arm damaged but not seriously weakened panhard rod damaged/bent on near side (5.3.3 (b) (i))
Nearside Front tow eye damaged
Nearside Rear Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))
Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
Offside Rear Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))
Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Rear both registration lamps slightly affected by the operation of other bulbs
handbrake high on test, it would appear the parking brake system requires maintenance and/or repair
Nearside Front Axle seal has a slight leak.
Nearside Front Tow eye broken.
Offside Front Axle swivel pins and bushes swivel pin and/or bush slightly worn (5.1.2 (b) (i))
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Nearside Front tow eye damaged.
Nearside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))
Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Offside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))
Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material axle (1.1.11 (c))
Nearside Headlamp lens slightly defective scratched (4.1.1 (b) (i))
Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
Nearside Rear Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))
Offside Headlamp lens slightly defective scratched (4.1.1 (b) (i))
Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
Offside Rear Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))
Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material axle (1.1.11 (c))
Vehicles internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights ()
Nearside Front Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced body putrigger (6.1.1 (c) (i))
Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material axle (1.1.11 (c))
Nearside Headlamp lens slightly defective scratched (4.1.1 (b) (i))
Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
Nearside Rear Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))
Offside Front Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced body outrigger (6.1.1 (c) (i))
Offside Headlamp lens slightly defective scratched (4.1.1 (b) (i))
Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
Offside Rear Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))
Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material axle (1.1.11 (c))
Vehicles internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights ()
Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))
Nearside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play hube seal slight seapage (2.5.A.3c)
Nearside rear brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)
Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)
Nearside Front Lower Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)
Offside Front Lower Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)
Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)
Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)
Oil leak
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.
Top MOT Failure Points
Don't risk it. Know before you buy.
Not all vehicle check providers are the same. Some don't offer a data guarantee, which means if their information is wrong, you're on your own. Every CarVerify report is backed by a £30,000 finance data guarantee.
AY53 ZGE is a 2003 Suzuki Jimny in Green with a 1,328cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.
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 AY53 ZGE, 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
How do I check the history of AY53 ZGE?
You can check the full history of AY53 ZGE by running a full vehicle check. This shows you finance, stolen, write-off, MOT history, mileage records and more.
What year was AY53 ZGE registered?
AY53 ZGE is a 2003 Suzuki Jimny, first registered on 15 September 2003.
Is AY53 ZGE safe to buy?
The MOT history for AY53 ZGE shows 24 tests with a 83.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.
Does AY53 ZGE have outstanding finance?
Finance checks require a premium vehicle report. This checks against all major UK finance providers to see if there is any outstanding finance on AY53 ZGE. If you buy a car with outstanding finance, the finance company can repossess it.
No warranty or guarantee of accuracy is provided for any free data on this page. The data guarantee applies only to information obtained through the purchase of a full check.