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CV53 OVX

2003 Suzuki Jimny

Black Petrol 1298cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Aug 2017
Tests13 (11 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate84.6%

Mileage

67,182 mi
Last recorded67,182 miles
Recorded on5 Aug 2016
Typical for 2003 Suzuki Jimny57,891 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCV53 OVX
MakeSuzuki
ModelJimny
Year2003
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,298cc

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MOT History

11 pass 2 fail
Pass 5 Aug 2016 67,182 miles

Offside Body has slight corrosion sill rusty (6.1.B.2)

Pass 5 Aug 2015 63,761 miles

fuel pipes corroded

near side hub seal leaking

plastic over sill covers fitted

Fail 22 Jul 2015 63,731 miles

Offside Outer Ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded across rear axel (3.6.B.2c)

fuel pipes corroded

near side hub seal leaking

plastic over sill covers fitted

Pass 4 Aug 2014 59,689 miles

both inner sills corroded

nearside front hub seal slight leak

plastic outter sills fitted

Fail 31 Jul 2014 59,689 miles

Nearside Drag link end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

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

nearside front hub seal slight leak

Pass 9 Nov 2013 58,828 miles

both front coil springs corroded

both rear coil springs corroded

genral under side corrosion

Pass 28 Nov 2012 56,550 miles
Pass 26 Nov 2011 51,212 miles

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

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

Pass 26 Nov 2010 47,839 miles
Pass 25 Nov 2009 43,482 miles
Pass 27 Nov 2008 39,124 miles
Pass 28 Nov 2007 34,071 miles
Pass 29 Nov 2006 27,438 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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CV53 OVX is a 2003 Suzuki Jimny in Black with a 1,298cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 84.6%.

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 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 CV53 OVX, 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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What year was CV53 OVX registered?

CV53 OVX is a 2003 Suzuki Jimny, first registered on 27 November 2003.

Is CV53 OVX safe to buy?

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