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CX53 VSA

2003 Suzuki Jimny

Blue Petrol 1328cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Jan 2023
Tests19 (16 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate84.2%

Mileage

72,356 mi
Last recorded72,356 miles
Recorded on7 Jan 2022
Typical for 2003 Suzuki Jimny57,891 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCX53 VSA
MakeSuzuki
ModelJimny
Year2003
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,328cc

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MOT History

16 pass 3 fail
Pass 7 Jan 2022 72,356 miles

Offside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Pass 7 Jan 2021 65,434 miles
Fail 6 Jan 2021 65,434 miles

Front Brakes imbalanced across an axle (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Pass 6 Mar 2020 60,124 miles
Pass 6 Mar 2019 51,403 miles
Pass 2 Mar 2018 50,665 miles
Pass 17 Jan 2017 46,778 miles

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

surface corrosion on and around, front and rear, chassis and suspension components

Pass 22 Jan 2016 44,308 miles
Fail 6 Jan 2016 44,304 miles

Nearside Front Axle swivel joint has excessive play (2.5.A.3b)

Nearside Front Front wheel bearing has excessive play (2.5.A.3c)

Pass 14 Jan 2015 41,483 miles

Nearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

slight grease leak from n/s front swevil joint

Pass 10 Jan 2014 38,799 miles

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

nearside front axle swivel joint has grease leaking from it

Pass 1 Feb 2013 35,161 miles
Pass 7 Dec 2011 30,856 miles
Fail 3 Dec 2011 30,781 miles

Offside Front Front wheel bearing has excessive play (2.5.A.3c)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 21 Dec 2010 26,488 miles

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

Pass 10 Sep 2009 22,280 miles
Pass 11 Sep 2008 19,956 miles

Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Pass 24 Sep 2007 18,183 miles

Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Pass 21 Sep 2006 17,061 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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CX53 VSA is a 2003 Suzuki Jimny in Blue with a 1,328cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 84.2%.

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 CX53 VSA, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was CX53 VSA registered?

CX53 VSA is a 2003 Suzuki Jimny, first registered on 25 September 2003.

Is CX53 VSA safe to buy?

The MOT history for CX53 VSA shows 19 tests with a 84.2% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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