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CE53 KHK

2003 Suzuki Jimny

Yellow Petrol 1298cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 May 2025
Tests23 (15 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate65.2%

Mileage

108,259 mi
Last recorded108,259 miles
Recorded on10 May 2024
Typical for 2003 Suzuki Jimny57,891 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCE53 KHK
MakeSuzuki
ModelJimny
Year2003
ColourYellow
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,298cc

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MOT History

15 pass 8 fail
Pass 10 May 2024 108,259 miles
Fail 3 May 2024 108,253 miles

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

Pass 8 Aug 2020 108,027 miles

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

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

Fail 8 Aug 2020 108,027 miles

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

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

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Pass 10 Nov 2018 105,645 miles

All tyres perishing

Battery partially insecure

Engine wet with oil

Exhaust system corroded and leaking slightly

Front to rear brake pipes corroded

General corrosion to vehicle underbody and various components

Headlamp beam images poor

Nearside Rear Upper shock absorber bush worn

Slight play in rear half shaft bearings

Pass 5 Aug 2017 101,879 miles

Brake pipe slightly corroded front to rear (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 13 Jun 2016 94,802 miles

both front brake discs corroded and warped

both front brakes juddering

both front to rear and all rear brake pipes corroded

front brake pads worn low

Fail 10 Jun 2016 94,802 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

both front brake discs corroded and warped

both front brakes juddering

both front to rear and all rear brake pipes corroded

front brake pads worn low

play in rear propshaft rear u/j

Fail 14 Jul 2015 87,111 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 14 Jul 2015 87,111 miles

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Pass 25 Jul 2014 81,746 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Oil leak

Fail 22 Jul 2014 81,746 miles

Nearside Rear Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

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

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

Oil leak

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 20 Jun 2013 76,475 miles
Pass 27 Jun 2012 73,827 miles

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

Oil leak

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

Fail 27 Jun 2012 73,827 miles

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

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

Oil leak

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

Pass 24 Jun 2011 67,873 miles

Oil leak

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

Pass 28 Jun 2010 62,537 miles

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

Pass 21 Aug 2009 59,896 miles

ADVISE REAR SHOCKER TUBES LOWER SECTIONS BADLY CORRODED / ENGINE MANAGMENT LIGHT ELUMANATED

Pass 15 Aug 2008 53,008 miles
Fail 15 Aug 2008 53,008 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 22 Aug 2007 43,510 miles
Fail 22 Aug 2007 43,510 miles

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

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

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

ADVISE FRONT WINDSCREEN WIPER RUBBERS SLIDE IN BLADES

Pass 27 Jun 2006 32,723 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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CE53 KHK is a 2003 Suzuki Jimny in Yellow 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 CE53 KHK, 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 CE53 KHK registered?

CE53 KHK is a 2003 Suzuki Jimny, first registered on 2 September 2003.

Is CE53 KHK safe to buy?

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