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DE53 UBY

2003 Suzuki Jimny

Black Petrol 1298cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 Dec 2020
Tests16 (12 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

75,816 mi
Last recorded75,816 miles
Recorded on26 Jun 2019
Typical for 2003 Suzuki Jimny57,891 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

12 pass 4 fail
Pass 26 Jun 2019 75,816 miles
Pass 19 Jun 2018 67,673 miles
Pass 20 Jun 2017 58,742 miles
Pass 21 Jun 2016 55,610 miles

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1a)

all tyres deteriorated

exhaust system corroded

sill covers fitted

Pass 15 Jun 2015 55,237 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

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

Oil leak

exhaust system corroded

rear tyres deteriorated

sill covers fitted

Fail 11 Jun 2015 55,234 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)

Nail in nearside rear tyre

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

Oil leak

engine management light on

exhaust system corroded

rear tyres deteriorated

sill covers fitted

Pass 18 Jul 2011 54,245 miles
Fail 26 Aug 2010 42,561 miles

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Spare tyre defective

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 26 Aug 2010 42,561 miles

Spare tyre defective

Fail 18 Aug 2009 34,872 miles

Nail in offside rear tyre

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

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Pass 18 Aug 2009 34,872 miles

Nail in offside rear tyre

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

Pass 1 Aug 2008 23,729 miles
Fail 29 Jul 2008 23,729 miles

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Pass 11 Aug 2007 18,315 miles
Pass 15 Sep 2006 11,475 miles
Pass 6 Sep 2006 11,457 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 UBY is a 2003 Suzuki Jimny in Black with a 1,298cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 UBY, 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 UBY registered?

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

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