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CE53 KHP

2003 Suzuki Jimny

Silver Petrol 1328cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 Oct 2025
Tests23 (18 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate78.3%

Mileage

130,655 mi
Last recorded130,655 miles
Recorded on12 Oct 2024
Typical for 2003 Suzuki Jimny57,891 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCE53 KHP
MakeSuzuki
ModelJimny
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,328cc

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MOT History

18 pass 5 fail
Pass 12 Oct 2024 130,655 miles

Chassis slight corrosion

Nearside Front Track rod end slight play

Nearside Front Track rod end slight play

Slight corrosion boot floor n/s and o/s

vehichle heavily undersealed

Fail 30 Sep 2024 130,652 miles

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

Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (a))

Exhaust carbon monoxide content at idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

Chassis slight corrosion

Nearside Front Track rod end slight play

Nearside Front Track rod end slight play

Slight corrosion boot floor n/s and o/s

Pass 25 Feb 2023 128,322 miles

boot floor been welded from inside

chassis undersealed in paint

Fail 25 Feb 2023 128,321 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too far to the left (4.1.2 (a))

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

boot floor been welded from inside

chassis undersealed in paint

Pass 24 Feb 2022 125,498 miles
Pass 6 Feb 2021 112,631 miles

chassis slight corrosion

Pass 18 Feb 2020 101,323 miles

slight surface rust to chassis

Pass 21 Feb 2019 89,618 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Pass 26 Feb 2018 79,277 miles

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

Pass 24 Feb 2017 68,232 miles
Pass 31 Oct 2015 63,214 miles
Pass 27 Feb 2015 61,415 miles
Pass 1 Mar 2014 55,506 miles

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

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

Pass 25 Feb 2013 49,140 miles

Brake hydraulic reservoir fluid close to minimum level (3.6.G.1b)

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

Pass 21 Feb 2012 43,523 miles
Pass 22 Feb 2011 39,588 miles
Pass 27 Jan 2010 35,702 miles

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

unable to penatrate various corosion to both inner and outter sills front centre and rear floors front to rear chassies various metal brakke pipes and brake feruls

Fail 27 Jan 2010 35,701 miles

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

front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

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

unable to penatrate various corosion to both inner and outter sills front centre and rear floors front to rear chassies various metal brakke pipes and brake feruls

Pass 7 Feb 2009 30,233 miles

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

front end damage at some time

Fail 6 Feb 2009 30,233 miles

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

Front brake disc excessively scored (3.5.1h)

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

front end damage at some time

Pass 5 Feb 2008 24,681 miles
Fail 4 Feb 2008 24,681 miles

Front position lamp(s) insecure (1.1.A.3a)

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

Pass 24 Mar 2007 20,467 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 KHP is a 2003 Suzuki Jimny in Silver with a 1,328cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.3%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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

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