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DA53 EPK

2003 Suzuki Jimny

Red Diesel 1328cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Oct 2023
Tests23 (17 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate73.9%

Mileage

81,599 mi
Last recorded81,599 miles
Recorded on28 Sep 2022
Typical for 2003 Suzuki Jimny57,891 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDA53 EPK
MakeSuzuki
ModelJimny
Year2003
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,328cc

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MOT History

17 pass 6 fail
Pass 28 Sep 2022 81,599 miles

Chip in windscreen

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 4 Oct 2021 71,819 miles
Fail 4 Oct 2021 71,819 miles

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 15 Jun 2020 65,788 miles
Pass 13 Jun 2019 56,994 miles

Nearside Front Nail in tyre ()

Nearside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

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

Pass 30 May 2018 51,416 miles

Offside Rear Lower Suspension component pin or bush slightly worn shocker bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 29 May 2018 51,416 miles

Emissions not tested (8.2.1.2 (d))

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

Offside Rear Lower Suspension component pin or bush slightly worn shocker bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 14 Jun 2017 44,614 miles

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

Nearside Front Steering pivot point has slight play axle ball (2.2.B.1g)

Pass 27 Jun 2016 43,168 miles
Pass 1 Jun 2015 38,954 miles
Fail 21 May 2015 38,952 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Pass 30 Jun 2014 35,160 miles

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

Pass 24 Jun 2013 28,567 miles
Fail 24 Jun 2013 28,567 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Pass 19 Jun 2012 22,701 miles
Pass 7 Jun 2011 21,751 miles
Pass 28 May 2010 21,027 miles
Pass 3 Jun 2009 20,535 miles
Fail 3 Jun 2009 20,535 miles

Offside Rear Fuel cap/sealing device does not fasten securely by positive means (7.2.4b)

Pass 29 May 2008 20,111 miles
Pass 1 Jun 2007 19,607 miles
Fail 8 Nov 2006 17,856 miles

Nearside Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated (8.2.2)

Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone 'A' (8.3.1e)

Pass 8 Nov 2006 17,856 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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DA53 EPK is a 2003 Suzuki Jimny in Red with a 1,328cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.9%.

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 EPK, 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 EPK is a 2003 Suzuki Jimny, first registered on 14 November 2003.

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