MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
96,126 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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Nearside Front Axle swivel pins and bushes swivel pin and/or bush excessively worn (5.1.2 (b) (i))
Nearside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))
Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength chassis cross member tube section (5.3.6 (a) (i))
Offside Rear Vehicle structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting boot floor near body mounting area (6.2.2 (d) (i))
Fuel Pipe/s corroded
Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))
Nearside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
Nearside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))
Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
Offside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
Offside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))
Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced chassis (6.1.1 (c) (i))
Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material all pipes (1.1.11 (c))
Nearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
Nearside Front swivel axle joint leaking and of side joint
Suspension component mounting repair covered in underseal fronts (5.3.6 (a) (i))
Suspension component mounting repair covered in underseal rears (5.3.6 (a) (i))
Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material all pipes (1.1.11 (c))
Nearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
Nearside Front swivel axle joint leaking and of side joint
Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))
Suspension component mounting repair covered in underseal fronts (5.3.6 (a) (i))
Suspension component mounting repair covered in underseal rears (5.3.6 (a) (i))
Both front swivel hubs leaking oil
Brake disc worn, but not excessively Both front brake discs corroded (1.1.14 (a) (i))
Front bumper damaged
Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced General Corrosion of underside (6.1.1 (c) (i))
Nearside Front Integral body structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security Body mounting (6.2.2 (d) (i))
Nearside Front Suspension component pin or bush slightly worn Swivel pins/bearings have slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Nearside Headlamp lens slightly defective Lens deteriorated/cloudy (4.1.1 (b) (i))
Nearside Rear Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))
Nearside Rear Integral body structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security Body mounting (6.2.2 (d) (i))
Offside Headlamp lens slightly defective Lens deteriorated/cloudy (4.1.1 (b) (i))
Offside Rear Integral body structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security Body mounting (6.2.2 (d) (i))
General areas of corrosion and surface rust, not yet excessive.
Nearside Front Integral body structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security (6.2.2 (d) (i))
Offside Front Axle swivel has slight oil leak, not excessive.
Offside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
Some damage at front bumper, but unlikely to cause injury.
Offside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))
Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))
General areas of corrosion and surface rust, not yet excessive.
Nearside Front Integral body structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security (6.2.2 (d) (i))
Offside Front Axle swivel has slight oil leak, not excessive.
Offside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
Some damage at front bumper, but unlikely to cause injury.
Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
Nearside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced Inner sill corrosion within prescribed area. (7.1.1 (a) (i))
Nearside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced Inner wheel arch corrosion within prescribed area. (7.1.1 (a) (i))
Offside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens so that the light output is severely reduced (4.1.4 (b))
Offside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced Inner sill corrosion within prescribed area. (7.1.1 (a) (i))
Offside Front Seat belt retracting mechanism defective (7.1.2 (e))
Nearside Rear Brake pipe connection leaking on a hydraulic braking system At wheel cylinder (1.1.11 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS
General areas of corrosion and surface rust, not yet excessive.
Nearside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))
Nearside Front Integral body structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security Outrigger has some corrosion, not excessive (6.2.2 (d) (i))
Offside Front Axle swivel has slight oil leak, not excessive.
Offside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Rusty (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
Offside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))
Some damage at front bumper, but unlikely to cause injury.
Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))
Fuel Pipe/s corroded
Nearside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))
Nearside Rear Integral body structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security (6.2.2 (d) (i))
Offside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))
Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))
Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded Along rear axle (1.1.11 (c))
Fuel Pipe/s corroded
Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Heavily perished (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
Nearside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))
Nearside Rear Integral body structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security (6.2.2 (d) (i))
Offside Front Hub seal slightly leaking
Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Slightly perished (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
Offside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))
Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Slight perishing. (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
Nearside Rear Integral body structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security (6.2.2 (d) (i))
Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))
Offside Front Axle swivel joint so worn or insecure in a stub axle that directional stability is impaired And oil leaking from swivel housing (5.1.2 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS
Tyre has ply or cords exposed Both rear tyres (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS
Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Slight perishing. (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
Nearside Rear Integral body structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security (6.2.2 (d) (i))
Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Badly perished sidewalls (5.2.3 (d) (i))
Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 1.7mm tread (5.2.3 (e))
Offside Front Axle swivel pins and bushes swivel pin and/or bush slightly worn (5.1.2 (b) (i))
Offside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (7.1.1 (a) (i))
Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Badly perished sidewalls (5.2.3 (d) (i))
Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2.2 mm wear (5.2.3 (e))
Oil leak, but not excessive Offside front hub (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Emissions not tested Due to exhaust leak (8.2.1.2 (d))
Exhaust emissions likely to be affected by an exhaust leak (8.2.1.1 (b))
Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases Front pipe into CAT convertor (6.1.2 (a))
Nearside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced (7.1.1 (a) (i))
Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Badly perished sidewalls (5.2.3 (d) (i))
Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 1.7mm tread (5.2.3 (e))
Offside Front Axle swivel pins and bushes swivel pin and/or bush slightly worn (5.1.2 (b) (i))
Offside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (7.1.1 (a) (i))
Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Badly perished sidewalls (5.2.3 (d) (i))
Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2.2 mm wear (5.2.3 (e))
Oil leak, but not excessive Offside front hub (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit both (4.1.E.1)
Rear exhaust outer casing
covers both sills
rear exhaust heay corrosion
Front Upper Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Nearside Rear Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
both rear tyres cracking
corrosion showing all chassie
slight rusting under jeep
Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
exhaust rear
Front registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)
Offside Front Axle swivel joint has excessive movement between a swivel joint and its housing (2.5.A.1b)
Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)
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CV53 LGK is a 2003 Suzuki Jimny in Green with a 1,328cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68%.
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 CV53 LGK, 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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CV53 LGK is a 2003 Suzuki Jimny, first registered on 12 September 2003.
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