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BG53 KUF

2003 Suzuki Jimny

Blue Petrol 1328cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Sep 2025
Tests27 (19 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate70.4%

Mileage

104,496 mi
Last recorded104,496 miles
Recorded on28 Sep 2024
Typical for 2003 Suzuki Jimny57,891 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBG53 KUF
MakeSuzuki
ModelJimny
Year2003
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,328cc

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MOT History

19 pass 8 fail
Pass 28 Sep 2024 104,496 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Vehicle structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Offside Front Vehicle structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Pass 11 Apr 2023 102,810 miles

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Vehicle structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Vehicle structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Pass 17 Mar 2022 102,610 miles

Nearside Front Integral body structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Offside Front Integral body structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Offside Rear Integral body structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Fail 4 Mar 2022 102,610 miles

Battery insecure and likely to cause a short circuit (4.13 (a) (ii))

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Nearside Front Integral body structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Offside Front Integral body structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Offside Rear Integral body structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Pass 21 Aug 2020 102,063 miles

Both front axle swivel joints rusty and dry

Nearside Rear Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Wheel bearing slightly noisy Both rears but rear diff bearing noisy too (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Fail 20 Aug 2020 102,063 miles

Brake pipe excessively corroded Front to rear a load valve, lower one of three (1.1.11 (c))

Brake pipe excessively corroded Load valve to rear flexi (1.1.11 (c))

Brake pipe excessively corroded Rear left right across rear axle (1.1.11 (c))

Brake pipe at imminent risk of failure or fracture front to rear at load valve, upper one of three (1.1.11 (a)) DANGEROUS

Both front axle swivel joints rusty and dry

Nearside Rear Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Wheel bearing slightly noisy Both rears but rear diff bearing noisy too (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Pass 29 Jul 2019 99,356 miles
Fail 29 Jul 2019 99,356 miles

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Central Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 31 Jul 2018 91,654 miles
Pass 12 Aug 2017 82,829 miles
Pass 9 Aug 2016 74,624 miles

Offside Front Lower Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Pass 28 Aug 2015 71,060 miles
Fail 28 Aug 2015 71,060 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Pass 17 Nov 2014 69,021 miles

tyres perished

wheel nuts appear to be steel wheel type not alloy wheel type , wheels appear secure at time of test

Fail 10 Nov 2014 69,021 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Front Axle swivel joint has excessive play in a swivel pin (2.5.A.3b)

Offside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Power steering fluid level below minimum (2.3.1)

Power steering pump leaking from a failed component (2.3.3b)

Nearside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.2.6)

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

both front wipers deteriorated slightly

offside front swivel joint seal has failed and is leaking axle oil

tyres perished

wheel nuts appear to be steel wheel type not alloy wheel type , wheels appear secure at time of test

Fail 25 Nov 2013 64,164 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Nearside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Pass 25 Nov 2013 64,164 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 19 Sep 2012 59,826 miles

Offside Front Axle swivel joint has slight play (2.5.A.3b)

exhaust sytem starting to corrode

Pass 3 Oct 2011 49,896 miles

coolant low

Offside Front Upper Axle swivel joint has slight play (2.5.A.3b)

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

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Offside Front Lower Axle swivel joint has slight play (2.5.A.3b)

Pass 5 Nov 2010 45,123 miles

Both front and rear wheels have the incorrect wheel nuts fitted ; wheels secure at time of test

Engine Management Light on at time of test

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

Interior Mirror is missing at time of test

Nearside Front Hub has a slight fluid leak ; not excessive

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

Fail 5 Nov 2010 45,123 miles

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

Both front and rear wheels have the incorrect wheel nuts fitted ; wheels secure at time of test

Engine Management Light on at time of test

Interior Mirror is missing at time of test

Nearside Front Hub has a slight fluid leak ; not excessive

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Pass 27 Apr 2010 43,422 miles

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

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

Pass 24 Apr 2009 39,892 miles
Fail 16 Apr 2009 39,815 miles

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

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

Nearside Front Ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Front Ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 29 Apr 2008 35,941 miles

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

advise condition front wiper blades

Pass 24 Oct 2007 35,067 miles
Pass 30 Sep 2006 23,593 miles

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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BG53 KUF is a 2003 Suzuki Jimny in Blue with a 1,328cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 27 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70.4%.

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 BG53 KUF, 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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BG53 KUF is a 2003 Suzuki Jimny, first registered on 30 September 2003.

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