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BK53 WUJ

2003 Suzuki Jimny

Red Petrol 1298cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires24 Nov 2017
Tests13 (8 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate61.5%

Mileage

67,698 mi
Last recorded67,698 miles
Recorded on25 Nov 2016
Typical for 2003 Suzuki Jimny57,891 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBK53 WUJ
MakeSuzuki
ModelJimny
Year2003
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,298cc

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MOT History

8 pass 5 fail
Pass 25 Nov 2016 67,698 miles

Brake pipe slightly corroded all (3.6.B.2c)

oil leak

Pass 12 Nov 2015 63,363 miles

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

Nearside Vehicle structure has slight corrosion and offside rear (6.1.B.2)

Fail 16 Dec 2013 57,340 miles

Nearside Front Wheel nut(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)

Pass 16 Dec 2013 57,340 miles
Fail 1 Aug 2013 54,262 miles

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

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

eml on

front brake pads appear low

nearside chassis begining to corrode

nearside front Axle swivel joint leaking

offside chassis begining to corrode

offside front Axle swivel joint leaking

offside rear chassis begining to corrode

rear fuel pipes corroded

sill trims fitted, partial examination only

Pass 24 Jul 2012 47,677 miles

1x rear exhaust section broken

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

Oil leak

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

engine management light on

offside front axel seal leaking

sill trims fitted, partial examination only

Fail 20 Jul 2012 47,668 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

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

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

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

offside front axel seal leaking

1x rear exhaust section broken

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

Oil leak

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

engine management light on

sill trims fitted, partial examination only

Pass 5 Mar 2011 38,707 miles

Nail in offside front tyre

Oil leak

Fail 5 Mar 2011 38,707 miles

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

Nail in offside front tyre

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

Oil leak

Pass 19 Sep 2009 31,931 miles

engine managment light on

exhaust back box corroded

offside front washer partially blocked

oil leak on engine & oil level on minimum

rear tyres getting low

Pass 16 Sep 2008 26,944 miles
Fail 16 Sep 2008 26,944 miles

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

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

Pass 6 Mar 2007 20,600 miles

Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

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.

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 WUJ is a 2003 Suzuki Jimny in Red with a 1,298cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.5%.

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 WUJ, 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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What year was BK53 WUJ registered?

BK53 WUJ is a 2003 Suzuki Jimny, first registered on 26 September 2003.

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