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DG53 VCC

2003 Suzuki Jimny

Silver Petrol 1328cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 Dec 2020
Tests11 (9 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate81.8%

Mileage

134,125 mi
Last recorded134,125 miles
Recorded on27 Jun 2019
Typical for 2003 Suzuki Jimny57,891 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDG53 VCC
MakeSuzuki
ModelJimny
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,328cc

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MOT History

9 pass 2 fail
Pass 27 Jun 2019 134,125 miles

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

Fuel Pipe/s corroded ()

Pass 26 Jun 2018 125,337 miles

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

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

Fuel Pipe/s corroded ()

Gearbox mounting defective ()

Rear Passenger seat(s) missing at time of test ()

Pass 13 Mar 2015 116,706 miles

Oil leak

all suspension rubbers perrished

engine management light on

fuel lines corroded

rear seats removed from vehicle

Fail 13 Mar 2015 116,706 miles

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

Oil leak

all suspension rubbers perrished

engine management light on

fuel lines corroded

rear seats removed from vehicle

Pass 18 Jan 2014 102,860 miles

Non obligatory mirror damaged

Offside Front Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)

Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

all tyres badly perrished

slight body corrosion and damage

strong advise rear seats removed from veehicle and un able to test rear seat belts

Pass 26 Jan 2013 84,544 miles

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

engine management light on

fuel lines corroded

rear seats removed from vehicle

Pass 31 Dec 2011 72,230 miles

Oil leak

Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Rear Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

dip stick broken unable to check oil

engine management light on

Pass 1 Jul 2009 49,356 miles

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

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

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

Oil leak

Rear Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

both front tyres wearing on edges

both rear tyres wearing on edges

off side front hub leaking

Pass 21 Jan 2008 37,402 miles

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

Fail 18 Jan 2008 37,381 miles

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

Offside Front Axle king pin has excessive play in pin and/or bush adversely affecting the steering (2.5.A.3a)

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 2 Nov 2006 20,669 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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DG53 VCC is a 2003 Suzuki Jimny in Silver with a 1,328cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.8%.

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 DG53 VCC, 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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DG53 VCC is a 2003 Suzuki Jimny, first registered on 5 September 2003.

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