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EO53 ZKJ

2003 Suzuki Jimny

Black Petrol 1298cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Dec 2017
Tests14 (10 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

49,460 mi
Last recorded49,460 miles
Recorded on15 Nov 2016
Typical for 2003 Suzuki Jimny57,891 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEO53 ZKJ
MakeSuzuki
ModelJimny
Year2003
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,298cc

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MOT History

10 pass 4 fail
Pass 15 Nov 2016 49,460 miles

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

sill covers fitted unable to check condition of sills

Fail 9 Nov 2016 49,210 miles

Track rod end ball joint has excessive play both (2.2.B.1f)

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

sill covers fitted unable to check condition of sills

Pass 30 Nov 2015 41,678 miles
Pass 5 Dec 2014 29,598 miles

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

Pass 27 Nov 2013 28,113 miles
Pass 7 Jun 2012 21,480 miles
Fail 31 May 2012 21,480 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 24 Jul 2010 16,279 miles

Front Lower Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)

Pass 13 Aug 2009 14,230 miles

Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Nail in nearside front tyre

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

Pass 27 Aug 2008 11,569 miles
Pass 21 Aug 2007 9,044 miles
Fail 16 Aug 2007 90,016 miles

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)

Nearside Front front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Pass 15 Aug 2006 7,357 miles
Fail 15 Aug 2006 7,357 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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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EO53 ZKJ is a 2003 Suzuki Jimny in Black with a 1,298cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 EO53 ZKJ, 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 EO53 ZKJ registered?

EO53 ZKJ is a 2003 Suzuki Jimny, first registered on 16 September 2003.

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The MOT history for EO53 ZKJ shows 14 tests with a 71.4% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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