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DA53 AMO

2003 Suzuki Jimny

Green Petrol 1328cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Feb 2024
Tests27 (17 pass, 10 fail)
Pass rate63%

Mileage

144,144 mi
Last recorded144,144 miles
Recorded on1 Feb 2024
Typical for 2003 Suzuki Jimny57,891 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDA53 AMO
MakeSuzuki
ModelJimny
Year2003
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,328cc

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MOT History

17 pass 10 fail
Fail 1 Feb 2024 144,144 miles

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively Both (3.4 (b) (ii))

Fuel tank insecure supporting cross member corroded away and insecure (6.1.3 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength chassis leg (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Front Axle swivel pins and bushes swivel pin and/or bush excessively worn (5.1.2 (b) (i))

Offside Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

Offside Rear Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength Sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength chassis leg (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength central chassis leg (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear chassis end section corroded and loose

Pass 6 Feb 2023 130,568 miles

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Rear Fuel Pipe/s corroded ()

Fail 2 Feb 2023 130,563 miles

Front Exhaust system insecure (6.1.2 (a))

Front Service brake excessively fluctuating (1.2.1 (e))

Headlamp light source and lamp not compatible Both (4.1.4 (c))

Nearside Front Floor excessively deteriorated Body mount (6.2.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Floor excessively deteriorated (6.2.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Floor excessively deteriorated chassis to body mount (6.2.4 (a) (i))

Rear Brake cable insecure (1.1.15 (c))

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Service brake has no recorded effort at a wheel (1.2.1 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Rear Fuel Pipe/s corroded ()

Pass 27 Jan 2022 119,834 miles
Fail 29 Oct 2021 119,592 miles

Nearside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced inner wheel arch body mounts (7.1.1 (a) (i))

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

Offside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced inner wheel arch body mounts (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Pass 23 Nov 2020 116,279 miles
Fail 17 Nov 2020 116,279 miles

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

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

Offside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced centre chassis (6.1.1 (c) (i))

n/s and o/s wheel nuts fitted wrong way round

Pass 3 Jul 2019 111,078 miles
Fail 20 Jun 2019 111,069 miles

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

Front Exhaust system insecure bracket broken off (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Integral body structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting rear of inner arch holed (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Offside Front Oil leaking excessively from transmission axle (8.4.1 (a) (i))

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

Offside Rear Integral body structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting inner sill (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Offside Rear Integral body structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting rear of inner arch holed (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Pass 20 Sep 2018 102,456 miles

front valance under headlights slightly corroded

slight engine oil leak

slight oil leak from transfer box

Fail 13 Sep 2018 102,353 miles

Exhaust system insecure centre exhaust bracket broken off (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Integral body structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting and offside rear outrigger mountings (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Offside Vehicle structure is fractured and structural rigidity is significantly reduced transfer box mounting area (6.1.1 (a) (i))

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

front valance under headlights slightly corroded

slight engine oil leak

slight oil leak from transfer box

Pass 19 Sep 2017 94,401 miles
Pass 27 Sep 2016 85,981 miles

Brake pipe slightly corroded along rear axle (3.6.B.2c)

Fuel Pipe/s corroded ()

engine management lamp illuminated

Fail 27 Sep 2016 85,981 miles

Brake pipe slightly corroded along rear axle (3.6.B.2c)

Fuel Pipe/s corroded ()

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

engine management lamp illuminated

Pass 4 Sep 2015 78,380 miles

Fuel pipe/s corroded

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

brake hoses have corrosion to ferrules

exhaust system corroded

Fail 4 Sep 2015 78,380 miles

Offside Front front brake excessively fluctuating (3.7.B.3) DANGEROUS

Fuel pipe/s corroded

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

brake hoses have corrosion to ferrules

exhaust system corroded

Pass 1 Sep 2014 76,397 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Nearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

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

Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Front front brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

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

Pass 20 Sep 2013 74,458 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

rear exhaust badly corroded

Pass 21 Sep 2012 72,194 miles

Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

rear exhaust badly corroded.

Pass 29 Sep 2011 70,399 miles
Fail 27 Sep 2011 70,399 miles

Centre Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Pass 30 Sep 2010 63,857 miles

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

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

Nearside Front Axle swivel joint has slight movement between a swivel joint and its housing (2.5.A.1b)

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

Offside Front Axle swivel joint has slight movement between a swivel joint and its housing (2.5.A.1b)

Pass 1 Sep 2009 59,005 miles
Fail 25 Sep 2008 52,621 miles

Both front wiper blades split ,but still clear the windscreen

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

Pass 25 Sep 2008 52,621 miles

Both front wiper blades split ,but still clear the windscreen

Pass 27 Sep 2007 18,887 miles
Pass 19 Sep 2006 41,051 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)

nearside front drive shaft suspension universal joint oil leak from seal

offside front drive shaft suspension universal joint oil leak from seal

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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DA53 AMO is a 2003 Suzuki Jimny in Green with a 1,328cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 27 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63%.

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 DA53 AMO, 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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DA53 AMO is a 2003 Suzuki Jimny, first registered on 30 September 2003.

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