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CK53 RDV

2003 Suzuki Jimny

Silver Petrol 1328cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 Oct 2022
Tests23 (16 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate69.6%

Mileage

127,807 mi
Last recorded127,807 miles
Recorded on22 Oct 2021
Typical for 2003 Suzuki Jimny57,891 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCK53 RDV
MakeSuzuki
ModelJimny
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,328cc

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MOT History

16 pass 7 fail
Pass 22 Oct 2021 127,807 miles

corrosion to underside of vehicle

Pass 14 Sep 2020 126,707 miles
Fail 14 Sep 2020 126,707 miles

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 9 Oct 2019 125,955 miles

Nearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases on box (6.1.2 (a))

Fail 26 Sep 2019 125,935 miles

Nearside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced under sill (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Vehicle structure is fractured and structural rigidity is significantly reduced chassis (6.1.1 (a) (i))

Offside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced under sill holed (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Body component likely to become detached chassis above mountain (6.2.1 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases on box (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 12 Sep 2018 122,012 miles

Coil spring corroded all 4 (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin n/s and o/s (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced inner wing hole not in prescribed area (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Rear Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Rear axle bushes corroded

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge all 4 (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 12 Oct 2017 111,604 miles

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

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

Fail 12 Oct 2017 111,604 miles

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

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

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

Pass 20 Sep 2016 104,146 miles

Nearside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive inner sill (5.2.6)

Fail 19 Sep 2016 104,140 miles

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

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

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

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

front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Nearside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive inner sill (5.2.6)

Pass 22 Sep 2015 96,887 miles

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

Pass 29 Sep 2014 89,989 miles
Fail 29 Sep 2014 89,989 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Fail 21 Sep 2013 82,881 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Pass 21 Sep 2013 82,881 miles
Pass 3 Oct 2012 76,757 miles

engine management light illuminated

Fail 2 Oct 2012 76,752 miles

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

engine management light illuminated

Pass 27 Aug 2011 70,960 miles
Pass 23 Aug 2010 64,353 miles

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

Pass 24 Aug 2009 48,437 miles

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

slight corossion to both inner sills

Pass 1 Sep 2008 53,162 miles

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

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

slight corossion to both inner and outter sills front centre and rear floors

Pass 30 Aug 2007 48,657 miles
Pass 4 Nov 2006 39,816 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 RDV 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 69.6%.

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 CK53 RDV, 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 RDV is a 2003 Suzuki Jimny, first registered on 14 October 2003.

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