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EA53 HPL

2003 Suzuki Jimny

Silver Petrol 1328cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 Sep 2024
Tests23 (18 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate78.3%

Mileage

102,188 mi
Last recorded102,188 miles
Recorded on10 Oct 2024
Typical for 2003 Suzuki Jimny57,891 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEA53 HPL
MakeSuzuki
ModelJimny
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,328cc

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MOT History

18 pass 5 fail
Fail 10 Oct 2024 102,188 miles

Nearside Front Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced INNER SILL (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Rear Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced INNER SILL (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Nearside Rear Lower Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

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

Pass 13 Sep 2023 101,470 miles

Central all underside components corroded

Pass 15 Sep 2022 100,853 miles

Front Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 13 Sep 2021 100,426 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

Offside Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Fail 6 Sep 2021 100,425 miles

Emissions not tested Lambda reading excessively high. (8.2.1.2 (d))

Rear Exhaust emissions likely to be affected by an exhaust leak Back box joint leak and centre section very corroded. (8.2.1.1 (b))

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

Offside Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 10 Sep 2020 100,204 miles

exhaust - corroded and pinholed

windscreen - damage in zone A

Pass 25 Jun 2019 99,879 miles

exhaust centre and rear sections - heavily corroded and slight holed

windscreen - damage in zone A

Pass 27 Jun 2018 99,553 miles

exhaust centre and rear sections heavily corroded and slight pinholed

Pass 22 Jun 2017 99,168 miles
Pass 4 Jun 2016 97,382 miles

front springs corroded

rear shock bushes perished and cracked

rear trailing arm bushes slight movement

Pass 27 May 2015 89,512 miles

eml on

Pass 27 Jun 2014 83,306 miles

rear coil springs corroded

small stone chip windscreen drivers side

staining down o/s rear shockabsorber

Fail 26 Jun 2014 83,306 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

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)

Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

front brake pads low on material

rear coil springs corroded

small stone chip windscreen drivers side

staining down o/s rear shockabsorber

Pass 18 Jun 2013 73,957 miles

noticeable wear front brake discs

rear shockabsorbers mounting area rusting

Fail 13 Jun 2013 73,955 miles

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

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

rear wiper blade split

n/s front side lamp bulb a little dim

n/s front swivel hub deterioration

power steering belt cracking

rear shockabsorbers mounting area rusting

Pass 21 Jun 2012 61,799 miles

Could not test rear seat belts due to back of car full.

Rear silencer very rusty.

Fail 21 Jun 2012 61,797 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Could not test rear seat belts due to back of car full.

Rear silencer very rusty.

Pass 27 Jun 2011 48,073 miles
Pass 18 Dec 2010 44,597 miles

0/s rear tyre down to 2mm outer edge

child seat fitted to n/s rear seat belt

n/s rear tyre age cracks

ns front and rear tyres down to 3mm outer edges

o/s front tyre down to 3mm outer edge

rear exhaust silencer poor condition and rattles ! may soon require replacement

windscreen wiper blades dirty

Pass 21 Dec 2009 35,051 miles

n/s front tyre down to 3mm outer edge

n/s rear tyre down to 3mm outer edge

power steering belt starting to crack !!

rear exhaust silencer very poor condition ! and rattles

Pass 11 Dec 2008 29,022 miles

brake fluid around servo metal work

exhaust rear silencer corrosionand it rattles

headlamp protecters could do with a good clean !

n/s rear tyre down to 3mm outer edge

Pass 28 Dec 2007 23,647 miles

corrosion starting rear exhaust silencer

front brakes squeak

one rear road spring looks odd!

Pass 4 Jan 2007 18,225 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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EA53 HPL 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 78.3%.

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 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 EA53 HPL, 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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EA53 HPL is a 2003 Suzuki Jimny, first registered on 31 December 2003.

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