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BG53 LKN

2003 Suzuki Jimny

Red Petrol 1298cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 Sep 2022
Tests23 (17 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate73.9%

Mileage

118,284 mi
Last recorded118,284 miles
Recorded on4 Sep 2021
Typical for 2003 Suzuki Jimny57,891 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBG53 LKN
MakeSuzuki
ModelJimny
Year2003
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,298cc

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MOT History

17 pass 6 fail
Pass 4 Sep 2021 118,284 miles

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 4 Sep 2020 114,882 miles
Pass 22 Aug 2019 111,122 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material across axle (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 23 Aug 2018 105,822 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material across axle (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 24 Aug 2017 97,534 miles
Pass 1 Sep 2016 89,016 miles

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

Fail 1 Sep 2016 89,016 miles

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

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

Pass 3 Sep 2015 78,234 miles
Fail 12 Sep 2014 68,998 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Nearside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

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

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

Pass 12 Sep 2014 68,998 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

Pass 28 Oct 2013 61,501 miles

Nearside Front Upper Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Nearside Rear Lower Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

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

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

engine management light illuminated

light underbody corrosion

Pass 8 Oct 2012 54,789 miles

Oil leak

Rear Lower Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

engine management light on

Pass 18 Oct 2011 47,124 miles

engine managment light on

exhaust bracket snapped but is adequately supported

exhaust heat sheild adrift

Fail 12 Oct 2011 46,962 miles

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

engine managment light on

exhaust bracket snapped but is adequately supported

exhaust heat sheild adrift

off side front brake disc scored

Pass 4 Oct 2010 38,401 miles

E.M.light on

small cracks in all tyres

Pass 13 Oct 2009 30,965 miles
Pass 24 Oct 2008 25,800 miles
Fail 21 Oct 2008 25,732 miles

Nearside Front Lower Axle swivel joint has excessive play (2.5.A.3b)

Fail 18 Oct 2008 25,649 miles

Nearside Front Axle swivel joint has excessive play (2.5.A.3b)

Wheel nut(s) loose (4.2.A.1e)

exhaust back box heavily corroded

nearside front axle sphere seal leaking

nearside front tyre low tread outer edge

Pass 22 Oct 2007 17,706 miles
Pass 30 Apr 2007 16,650 miles
Pass 27 Nov 2006 15,361 miles
Fail 27 Nov 2006 15,361 miles

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

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 LKN is a 2003 Suzuki Jimny in Red with a 1,298cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.9%.

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 LKN, 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 LKN is a 2003 Suzuki Jimny, first registered on 29 November 2003.

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