MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
144,144 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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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
Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
Rear Fuel Pipe/s corroded ()
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 ()
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))
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
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))
front valance under headlights slightly corroded
slight engine oil leak
slight oil leak from transfer box
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
Brake pipe slightly corroded along rear axle (3.6.B.2c)
Fuel Pipe/s corroded ()
engine management lamp illuminated
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
Fuel pipe/s corroded
Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
brake hoses have corrosion to ferrules
exhaust system corroded
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
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)
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
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.
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)
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)
Both front wiper blades split ,but still clear the windscreen
Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
Both front wiper blades split ,but still clear the windscreen
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
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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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