MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
105,220 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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50+ data pointsMOT History
Brake performance not tested (1.2.1 (g))
Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.2.2 (g))
Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))
Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))
Exhaust emissions hydrocarbon content excessive (8.2.1.2 (b))
Nearside Front Axle swivel pins and bushes swivel pin and/or bush excessively worn (5.1.2 (b) (i))
Nearside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced inner sill, excessively corroded and holed (7.1.1 (a) (i))
Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))
Nearside Rear Integral body structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting (6.2.2 (d) (i))
Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength trailing arm mount (5.3.6 (a) (i))
Offside Brake pipe excessively corroded front to back brake pipe, at the back (1.1.11 (c))
Offside Front Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (1.1.12 (f) (i))
Offside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))
Offside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced inner sill, excessively corroded and holed (7.1.1 (a) (i))
Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))
Offside Rear Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (1.1.12 (f) (i))
Offside Rear Integral body structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting (6.2.2 (d) (i))
Offside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced inner wheel arch excessively corroded and holed (7.1.1 (a) (i))
Offside Brake pipe leaking on a hydraulic braking system front to back brake pipe, at the back (1.1.11 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS
Offside Rear Suspension rod attachment bracket/mounting fractured panhard rod ,attachment bracket holed (5.3.3 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS
Brake fluid close to minimum mark (1.1.10 (d) (ii))
Brake fluid warning lamp illuminated (1.1.10 (f))
Front Coil spring corroded nearside and offside (5.3.1 (b) (i))
Nearside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))
Nearside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))
Offside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))
Rear Coil spring corroded nearside and offside (5.3.1 (b) (i))
rear axle corroded
Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material All brake pipes covered in grease (1.1.11 (c))
Nearside Front Axle swivel pins and bushes swivel pin and/or bush slightly worn (5.1.2 (b) (i))
Rear Cab or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security Both nearside and offside (6.2.2 (d) (i))
Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
Offside Front Wheel bearing has excessive play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
Offside Front Wheel bearing rough when rotated (5.1.3 (b) (i))
Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material All brake pipes covered in grease (1.1.11 (c))
Nearside Front Axle swivel pins and bushes swivel pin and/or bush slightly worn (5.1.2 (b) (i))
Rear Cab or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security Both nearside and offside (6.2.2 (d) (i))
Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material All brake pipes at the rear partially covered in grease and showing corrosion (1.1.11 (c))
Nearside Front Axle swivel pins and bushes swivel pin and/or bush slightly worn (5.1.2 (b) (i))
Offside Front Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))
Underneath of vehicle corroded
Offside Front Axle swivel pins and bushes swivel pin and/or bush excessively worn (5.1.2 (b) (i))
Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material All brake pipes at the rear partially covered in grease and showing corrosion (1.1.11 (c))
Nearside Front Axle swivel pins and bushes swivel pin and/or bush slightly worn (5.1.2 (b) (i))
Underneath of vehicle corroded
Axle swivel pins and bushes swivel pin and/or bush slightly worn both (5.1.2 (b) (i))
Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material all (1.1.11 (c))
Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both (5.2.3 (e))
Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))
Offside Front Seat belt retracting mechanism defective (7.1.2 (e))
Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))
Axle swivel pins and bushes swivel pin and/or bush slightly worn both (5.1.2 (b) (i))
Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material all (1.1.11 (c))
Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both (5.2.3 (e))
Axle swivel pins and bushes swivel pin and/or bush slightly worn both (5.1.2 (b) (i))
Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material all greased (1.1.11 (c))
Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))
Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))
Axle swivel pins and bushes swivel pin and/or bush slightly worn both (5.1.2 (b) (i))
Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material all greased (1.1.11 (c))
Axle swivel joint has slight play both (2.5.A.3b)
Brake pipe slightly corroded all rear (3.6.B.2c)
Front brakes noisy on application
underside corroded
Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)
Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
Axle swivel joint has slight play both (2.5.A.3b)
Brake pipe slightly corroded all rear (3.6.B.2c)
Front brakes noisy on application
Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit both (4.1.E.1)
underside corroded
EML on
Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
Nearside Front Steering pivot point has slight play swivel has slight play (2.2.B.1g)
nsf w/brng slightly noisy
Front front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)
EML on
Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
Nearside Front Steering pivot point has slight play swivel has slight play (2.2.B.1g)
nsf w/brng slightly noisy
Nearside Axle swivel joint has slight play also leaking grease (2.5.A.3b)
Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit on limit (4.1.E.1)
Offside Axle swivel joint has slight play (2.5.A.3b)
Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Nearside Axle swivel joint has slight play also leaking grease (2.5.A.3b)
Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit on limit (4.1.E.1)
Offside Axle swivel joint has slight play (2.5.A.3b)
Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
Offside Axle swivel joint has slight play (2.5.A.3b)
Nearside Axle swivel joint has excessive play in a swivel pin (2.5.A.3b)
Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
Offside Axle swivel joint has slight play (2.5.A.3b)
Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
rear silencer deteriorated
Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
rear silencer deteriorated
Brake servo corroded but not excessively weakened (3.6.A.2b)
Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)
Offside Front Steering pivot point has slight play (2.2.B.1g)
Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)
Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
How Reliable is the Suzuki Jimny?
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DN53 KVF is a 2003 Suzuki Jimny in Red with a 1,328cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 27 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 59.3%.
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 DN53 KVF, 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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DN53 KVF is a 2003 Suzuki Jimny, first registered on 31 December 2003.
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