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BK53 WDT

2003 Suzuki Jimny

Silver Petrol 1298cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 Dec 2021
Tests23 (15 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate65.2%

Mileage

73,344 mi
Last recorded73,344 miles
Recorded on15 Dec 2020
Typical for 2003 Suzuki Jimny57,891 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBK53 WDT
MakeSuzuki
ModelJimny
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,298cc

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MOT History

15 pass 8 fail
Pass 15 Dec 2020 73,344 miles

Offside Front slight bplay swivel bearings

Fail 2 Dec 2020 73,205 miles

Front Fluid leak harmful to the environment or a risk to other road users power steering pipe (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front slight bplay swivel bearings

Pass 8 Oct 2019 69,462 miles

Nearside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Front Fluid leak, but not excessive swivel joint (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 8 Oct 2019 69,462 miles

Rear Tyre(s) of different sizes are fitted on the same axle. (5.2.3 (b))

Nearside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Front Fluid leak, but not excessive swivel joint (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 27 Sep 2018 66,855 miles
Fail 27 Sep 2018 66,855 miles

Horn not working (7.7 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

Pass 24 Oct 2017 63,140 miles

Offside Front Body has slight corrosion front wheel arch pannel (6.1.B.2)

Fail 23 Oct 2017 63,140 miles

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

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

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

Offside Front Body has slight corrosion front wheel arch pannel (6.1.B.2)

Pass 27 Oct 2016 59,669 miles
Fail 12 Oct 2016 59,633 miles

Offside Front Body has a sharp edge caused by damage (6.1.C.1)

Offside Front Body insecure and dangerous to other road users (6.1.B.1b)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Front Headlamp excessively damaged so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)

Ball joint has slight play steering link (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 22 Sep 2015 53,749 miles

Nearside Front slight play in a knuckle joint on axle

metal vacuum pipes corroded at front underneath vehicle

Pass 10 Oct 2014 48,839 miles

Front registration plate faded but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 15 Oct 2013 43,098 miles

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

exhaust heat sheild rattling and rear box outer skin heavily corroded

Pass 14 Oct 2012 37,018 miles

EXHAUST SYSTEM DETERIORATED SLIGHTLY

Fail 13 Oct 2012 37,013 miles

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

Front front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Front front brakes release unevenly (3.7.B.4)

Both rear tyres deteriorated / cracking

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 15 Oct 2011 57,988 miles
Pass 29 Oct 2010 26,174 miles

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

exhaust system corroded

front brake discs worn and corroded

nearside and offside front swivel hubs pitted and corroded

nearside and offside front tyres cracks on main tread

nearside and offside rear tyres cracking on outer sidewall

Fail 23 Oct 2010 26,110 miles

Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter split (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Lower Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Offside Upper Front suspension has excessive play in a upper suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

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

exhaust system corroded

front brake discs worn and corroded

nearside and offside front swivel hubs pitted and corroded

nearside and offside front tyres cracks on main tread

nearside and offside rear tyres cracking on outer sidewall

Fail 13 Oct 2009 31,322 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

all tyres cracks on main tread

offside rear tyre cracks on outer sidewall

Pass 13 Oct 2009 31,322 miles

all tyres cracks on main tread

offside rear tyre cracks on outer sidewall

Pass 17 Nov 2008 16,837 miles

n/s wiper blade slight split

o/s rear tyre worn on outter wall

Pass 19 Sep 2007 12,762 miles
Pass 14 Sep 2006 5,899 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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BK53 WDT is a 2003 Suzuki Jimny in Silver with a 1,298cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 65.2%.

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 BK53 WDT, 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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BK53 WDT is a 2003 Suzuki Jimny, first registered on 27 September 2003.

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