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DE53 UAY

2003 Suzuki Jimny

Red Petrol 1298cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 Nov 2020
Tests20 (14 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate70%

Mileage

85,802 mi
Last recorded85,802 miles
Recorded on29 Apr 2019
Typical for 2003 Suzuki Jimny57,891 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDE53 UAY
MakeSuzuki
ModelJimny
Year2003
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,298cc

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MOT History

14 pass 6 fail
Pass 29 Apr 2019 85,802 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material all (1.1.11 (c))

Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

can not check all items due to locations and covers etc

Pass 12 May 2018 72,588 miles

Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

can not check all items due to locations and covers etc

Fail 27 Apr 2018 72,577 miles

Front wheel bearing has excessive play (2.5.A.3c)

Nearside Front Brake hose has insufficient room to move, resulting in fouling on any part (3.6.B.4a)

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

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

Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

can not check all items due to locations and covers etc

Pass 24 Apr 2017 59,308 miles
Pass 29 Mar 2017 58,543 miles

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

Pass 16 Mar 2016 48,817 miles
Pass 23 Mar 2015 41,888 miles
Pass 9 Jun 2014 41,522 miles

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

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

both rear tyres cracked

exhaust middle and back rusted

front and rear brake pipes rusted

Pass 20 Jun 2013 33,630 miles

ADVISE REAR SILENCER OUTER SKIN FLAKING

Fail 18 Jun 2013 33,630 miles

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

Offside Front Front wheel bearing has excessive play (2.5.A.3c)

ADVISE REAR SILENCER OUTER SKIN FLAKING

Pass 22 Jun 2012 26,085 miles

slight oil leak rear of o/s/f hub

Fail 22 Jun 2012 26,085 miles

Centre Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

slight oil leak rear of o/s/f hub

Fail 1 Mar 2011 23,160 miles

Front Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 1 Mar 2011 23,160 miles

Front Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Pass 16 Mar 2010 20,151 miles
Fail 27 Mar 2009 17,378 miles

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

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 27 Mar 2009 17,378 miles

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

Pass 13 Mar 2008 14,286 miles
Fail 13 Mar 2007 11,170 miles

Nearside Rear Wheel insecure (4.2.A.1c)

Pass 13 Mar 2007 11,170 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 UAY is a 2003 Suzuki Jimny in Red with a 1,298cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70%.

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 UAY, 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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DE53 UAY is a 2003 Suzuki Jimny, first registered on 25 September 2003.

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