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CE53 WZP

2003 Suzuki Jimny

Blue Petrol 1298cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Jan 2019
Tests16 (12 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

122,832 mi
Last recorded122,832 miles
Recorded on22 Jan 2018
Typical for 2003 Suzuki Jimny57,891 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCE53 WZP
MakeSuzuki
ModelJimny
Year2003
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,298cc

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MOT History

12 pass 4 fail
Pass 22 Jan 2018 122,832 miles
Fail 22 Jan 2018 122,832 miles

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

Pass 4 Jan 2017 122,015 miles

Offside Front Inner wing corroding

Oil leak ()

Shock absorber has slight external damage to the casing all corroding (2.7.2a)

n/s and o/s/f panel corroding

Fail 29 Dec 2016 122,015 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage fractured (2.4.G.1)

Offside Rear Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings inner arch (6.1.B.2)

Offside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded inner arch (5.2.6)

Oil leak ()

Shock absorber has slight external damage to the casing all corroding (2.7.2a)

n/s and o/s/f panel corroding

Pass 30 Jan 2016 121,321 miles

Chassis corroding

N/s and o/s/f panel corroding

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

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

Oil leak

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

Pass 18 Aug 2014 121,318 miles

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

inner sills rusted

o/s/f wheel bearing noisey

Pass 27 Sep 2013 117,109 miles

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

Oil leak

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

Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

play in steering

rust under car

Fail 26 Sep 2013 117,107 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

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

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar fractured (2.4.G.1)

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

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

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

Oil leak

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

Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

play in steering

rust under car

Pass 20 Sep 2012 109,947 miles
Pass 16 Sep 2011 102,210 miles

Nearside Front Steering pivot point has slight play (2.2.B.1g)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Pass 22 Sep 2010 92,662 miles

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

Oil leak

Pass 21 Sep 2009 83,204 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

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

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

Pass 26 Sep 2008 744,018 miles
Fail 19 Sep 2008 73,929 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust emissions hydrocarbon content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Offside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

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

Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Pass 20 Sep 2007 64,710 miles

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

Pass 20 Sep 2006 54,412 miles

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

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

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 WZP is a 2003 Suzuki Jimny in Blue with a 1,298cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 WZP, 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 WZP is a 2003 Suzuki Jimny, first registered on 19 September 2003.

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