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DU53 KGX

2003 Suzuki Jimny

Silver Petrol 1328cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 Nov 2022
Tests23 (16 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate69.6%

Mileage

132,663 mi
Last recorded132,663 miles
Recorded on20 Nov 2021
Typical for 2003 Suzuki Jimny57,891 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDU53 KGX
MakeSuzuki
ModelJimny
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,328cc

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MOT History

16 pass 7 fail
Pass 20 Nov 2021 132,663 miles
Fail 19 Nov 2021 132,663 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Pass 20 Aug 2020 128,168 miles
Fail 19 Aug 2020 128,168 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 29 Apr 2019 115,971 miles
Pass 7 Jul 2018 108,877 miles

Fuel Pipe/s corroded ()

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Rear Seat belt slightly damaged (7.1.2 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 8 Jul 2017 99,158 miles
Pass 13 Jul 2016 88,850 miles

Nearside Front Axle swivel joint has slight play (2.5.A.3b)

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

Pass 16 Jul 2015 79,247 miles
Fail 13 Jul 2015 79,247 miles

Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 22 Aug 2014 76,969 miles
Fail 20 Aug 2014 76,967 miles

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

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Offside Front coil spring fractured (2.4.C.1a)

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

Pass 3 May 2013 64,529 miles

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 16 May 2012 52,450 miles
Fail 16 May 2012 52,450 miles

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

Pass 10 Oct 2011 49,371 miles

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

Fail 6 Oct 2011 49,371 miles

Nearside Lower Steering pivot point has excessive play (2.2.B.1g)

Offside Lower Steering pivot point has excessive play (2.2.B.1g)

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

Pass 6 Oct 2010 42,818 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 30 Sep 2009 35,571 miles
Fail 30 Sep 2009 35,571 miles

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

Nearside Front brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

Pass 30 Sep 2008 28,712 miles
Pass 21 Sep 2007 23,302 miles
Pass 22 Sep 2006 16,882 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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DU53 KGX is a 2003 Suzuki Jimny in Silver with a 1,328cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69.6%.

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 DU53 KGX, 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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DU53 KGX is a 2003 Suzuki Jimny, first registered on 1 September 2003.

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