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DV53 CGF

2003 Suzuki Jimny

Black Petrol 1298cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Jul 2014
Tests9 (8 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate88.9%

Mileage

57,756 mi
Last recorded57,756 miles
Recorded on29 Jul 2013
Typical for 2003 Suzuki Jimny57,891 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

4 checks still locked for this Suzuki
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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDV53 CGF
MakeSuzuki
ModelJimny
Year2003
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,298cc

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MOT History

8 pass 1 fail
Pass 29 Jul 2013 57,756 miles
Pass 5 Oct 2012 48,957 miles

CORROSION ON BOOT FLOOR WHERE JACK & TOOL KIT IS KEEPED

Offside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Pass 20 Oct 2011 41,879 miles
Pass 6 Jan 2011 37,701 miles

CORROSION ON POWER STEERING PIPE

Nearside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

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

Pass 12 Jan 2010 35,938 miles
Pass 1 Oct 2009 35,902 miles
Fail 1 Oct 2009 35,902 miles

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

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

Steering system has excessive free play detected at the steering wheel (steering box fitted) (2.2.A.1a)

Pass 2 Oct 2008 25,602 miles
Pass 8 Nov 2006 14,421 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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DV53 CGF is a 2003 Suzuki Jimny in Black with a 1,298cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 88.9%.

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 DV53 CGF, 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 DV53 CGF registered?

DV53 CGF is a 2003 Suzuki Jimny, first registered on 17 November 2003.

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