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DE53 LWK

2003 Suzuki Jimny

Black Petrol 1298cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Oct 2020
Tests19 (14 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate73.7%

Mileage

73,826 mi
Last recorded73,826 miles
Recorded on3 Oct 2019
Typical for 2003 Suzuki Jimny57,891 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

14 pass 5 fail
Pass 3 Oct 2019 73,826 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material ALL BRAKE PIPES (1.1.11 (c))

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced body mount (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Fail 25 Sep 2019 73,826 miles

Nearside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced inner and outer sill at rear (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced inner and outer sill at rear (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Axle swivel joint so worn or insecure in a stub axle that directional stability is impaired swivel bearings worn (5.1.2 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced body mount (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 20 Sep 2018 71,987 miles

nearside front hub worn

nearside wiper blade in poor condition

Pass 6 Oct 2017 68,749 miles

Nearside Front hub slight leak from seal

Fail 3 Oct 2017 68,714 miles

Offside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Nearside Front hub slight leak from seal

Pass 6 Oct 2016 65,105 miles
Pass 25 Sep 2015 61,172 miles
Pass 26 Sep 2014 57,267 miles
Fail 23 Sep 2014 57,253 miles

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

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

Pass 17 Oct 2013 53,803 miles
Fail 7 Oct 2013 53,798 miles

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

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

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 19 Oct 2012 50,088 miles
Fail 15 Oct 2012 50,088 miles

Offside Front brake disc contaminated by oil (3.5.1h)

O/S front swivel joint leaking badly

Pass 18 Oct 2011 43,006 miles

MIL lamp staying on

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

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

Pass 5 Oct 2010 35,839 miles
Pass 6 Oct 2009 30,990 miles

engine management light on

Pass 4 Oct 2008 27,063 miles
Pass 2 Oct 2007 23,669 miles
Pass 4 Oct 2006 19,282 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 LWK is a 2003 Suzuki Jimny in Black with a 1,298cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.7%.

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 LWK, 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 LWK registered?

DE53 LWK is a 2003 Suzuki Jimny, first registered on 10 September 2003.

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