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CK53 KPE

2003 Suzuki Jimny

Black Petrol 1298cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires31 Jul 2023
Tests21 (17 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate81%

Mileage

91,284 mi
Last recorded91,284 miles
Recorded on1 Aug 2022
Typical for 2003 Suzuki Jimny57,891 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCK53 KPE
MakeSuzuki
ModelJimny
Year2003
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,298cc

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MOT History

17 pass 4 fail
Pass 1 Aug 2022 91,284 miles
Pass 6 Oct 2021 85,446 miles
Pass 3 Feb 2021 78,972 miles

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 2 Feb 2021 78,968 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 10 Oct 2019 71,509 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 12 Sep 2018 64,676 miles
Pass 16 Sep 2017 59,227 miles

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

Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit both & cracking (4.1.E.1)

clutch worn

exhaust system deteriorating

gearbox support bracket broken & fouling propshaft

windscreen cracked

Fail 16 Sep 2017 59,227 miles

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

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit both & cracking (4.1.E.1)

clutch worn

exhaust system deteriorating

gearbox support bracket broken & fouling propshaft

windscreen cracked

Pass 22 Sep 2016 46,675 miles

rear exhaust section corroded & deteriorated

Fail 21 Sep 2016 46,675 miles

Centre Lower Body has excessive displacement which may lead to loss of vehicle control gear remote tie bar - fouling prop shaft (6.1.B.1a)

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

rear exhaust section corroded & deteriorated

Pass 14 Nov 2015 44,419 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)

Pass 6 Dec 2014 42,422 miles

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

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)

exhaust rear box cover deteriorated

Pass 4 Sep 2013 40,957 miles
Pass 30 Aug 2012 37,628 miles

engine management light is on indicating a fault

rear exhaust box corroded

rear exhaust heat shield is insecure

Pass 30 Aug 2011 32,040 miles
Pass 31 Aug 2010 28,988 miles

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

Fail 30 Apr 2009 24,766 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

both of the rear tyres perishing

engine and gearbox oil leaks

engine warning lamp illuminated

Pass 30 Apr 2009 24,766 miles

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

both of the rear tyres perishing

engine and gearbox oil leaks

engine warning lamp illuminated

Pass 22 May 2008 22,170 miles
Pass 8 Sep 2006 16,852 miles

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

Pass 14 Sep 2005 9,699 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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CK53 KPE is a 2003 Suzuki Jimny in Black with a 1,298cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81%.

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 CK53 KPE, 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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CK53 KPE is a 2003 Suzuki Jimny, first registered on 11 October 2003.

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