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DE53 ETK

2003 Suzuki Jimny

Black Petrol 1298cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Jan 2021
Tests21 (15 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

76,254 mi
Last recorded76,254 miles
Recorded on2 Jul 2019
Typical for 2003 Suzuki Jimny57,891 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDE53 ETK
MakeSuzuki
ModelJimny
Year2003
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,298cc

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MOT History

15 pass 6 fail
Pass 2 Jul 2019 76,254 miles

Nearside Front Outer Oil seal on outer joint slight leak of oil.

Rear Position lamp slightly affected by the operation of another lamp Flash with indicators (4.2.3 (c))

Fail 2 Jul 2019 76,251 miles

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

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

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

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

Nearside Front Outer Oil seal on outer joint slight leak of oil.

Rear Position lamp slightly affected by the operation of another lamp Flash with indicators (4.2.3 (c))

Pass 13 Jun 2018 74,329 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front leak on swivel joint

Fail 12 Jun 2018 74,327 miles

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (a))

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Position lamp not working side (4.2.1 (a))

Nearside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases tail box (6.1.2 (a))

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front leak on swivel joint

Pass 4 Jul 2017 72,279 miles

Nearside Front oil seal slightly leaking oil/grease

Pass 26 Sep 2016 66,777 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 29 Sep 2015 65,039 miles

fuel pipes slightly corroded

rear uj slight play present

Fail 18 Sep 2015 65,038 miles

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

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

fuel pipes slightly corroded

nail in o/s/r tyre

rear uj slight play present

Pass 15 Aug 2014 64,803 miles

underside of vehicle has some light corrosion present

Pass 18 Feb 2014 62,373 miles

Offside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Pass 15 Feb 2013 55,446 miles

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 20 Feb 2012 49,811 miles
Pass 14 Apr 2011 45,870 miles

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

Pass 21 Apr 2010 41,828 miles
Fail 16 Apr 2010 41,820 miles

Headlamp aim beam image kick up to the offside (1.8)

Pass 28 May 2009 38,532 miles
Fail 28 May 2009 38,532 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too far to the right (1.8)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too far to the right (1.8)

Fail 30 May 2008 34,781 miles

Headlamp masks/converters fitted

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Pass 30 May 2008 34,781 miles

Headlamp masks/converters fitted

Pass 31 May 2007 30,798 miles
Pass 20 Sep 2006 30,434 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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DE53 ETK is a 2003 Suzuki Jimny in Black with a 1,298cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 DE53 ETK, 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 DE53 ETK registered?

DE53 ETK is a 2003 Suzuki Jimny, first registered on 26 September 2003.

Is DE53 ETK safe to buy?

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