MOT Status
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55,707 miBelow or average mileage for this year
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Front Coil spring corroded o/s and n/s (5.3.1 (b) (i))
Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output o/s and n/s (4.1.4 (b))
Front Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened o/s and n/s (5.3.3 (b) (i))
Front Power steering pipe/hose slightly corroded (2.1.5 (g) (i))
Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
Nearside Front Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))
Offside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))
Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing o/s and n/s (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
underside of vehicle has corrosion
Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
Nearside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
Offside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
Offside Rear Brake pipe connection leaking on a hydraulic braking system at brake cylinder (1.1.11 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS
Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
Nearside Headlamp light intensity severely reduced (4.1.4 (a))
Offside Front Wheel bearing has excessive play Plus hub seal leaking (5.1.3 (a) (i))
Offside Headlamp light intensity severely reduced (4.1.4 (a))
Offside Front hub seal licking
Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive under body (5.3.6 (a) (i))
front axle vacuum pipes corroded
Emissions not tested (8.2.1.2 (d))
Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
Offside Front Brake disc significantly and obviously worn (1.1.14 (a) (i))
Offside Obligatory mirror insecure (3.3 (b) (ii))
Front Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.1 (b) (i))
exhaust rear box in poor condition
Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))
Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))
Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material rear axle brake pipes (1.1.11 (c))
Nearside Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
Brake pipe slightly corroded both rear axle (3.6.B.2c)
Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded alxe (3.6.B.2c)
exhaust rear box in poor condition
Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
exaust rear box in poor condition
exaust rear box in poor condition
Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
eml staying on
exhaust rear box in poor condition
Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
both front brake disc in poor condition
brake pipes starting to get corroded
windscreen chipped
Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)
How Reliable is the Suzuki Jimny?
Based on 677,512 MOT tests across 43,507 vehicles.
Top MOT Failure Points
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BN53 OPT 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 74.1%.
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 BN53 OPT, 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 BN53 OPT registered?
BN53 OPT is a 2003 Suzuki Jimny, first registered on 4 September 2003.
Is BN53 OPT safe to buy?
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