MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
165,306 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()
Nearside Windscreen washer jets misaligned and not providing sufficient fluid to the windscreen (3.5 (a))
Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded across axle (1.1.11 (c))
Oil leaking continuously from engine posing a serious risk to road safety sump (8.4.1 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS
Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()
General corrosion of vehicle.
Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules All. (3.6.B.4e)
Brake pipe slightly corroded From rear flexi hose out to O/S/R wheel cylinder. (3.6.B.2c)
Corrosion of metal fuel pipes.
Corrosion of metal power steering pipes.
Metal vacuum pipes badly corroded for front diff.
Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded Out to flexi hose. (3.6.B.2c)
Emissions not tested Rear exhaust flange corroded and leaking. (7.3.A.1)
Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases Rear flange joint. (7.1.2)
registration plate obscured Rear tow bar assembly . (6.3.1d)
Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules All. (3.6.B.4e)
Brake pipe slightly corroded From rear flexi hose out to O/S/R wheel cylinder. (3.6.B.2c)
Corrosion of metal fuel pipes.
Corrosion of metal power steering pipes.
General corrosion of vehicle.
Metal vacuum pipes badly corroded for front diff.
Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded Out to flexi hose. (3.6.B.2c)
Rear silencer outer skin corroded through.
Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
corrosion of 4wd system pipes
corrosion of engine sump pan
Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone 'A' camera (8.3.1e)
corrosion of 4wd system pipes
corrosion of engine sump pan
Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules All (3.6.B.4e)
Brake pipe slightly corroded Out to O/S/R wheel cylinder. (3.6.B.2c)
Corrosion of power steering pipes.
General corrosion of underside of vehicle.
Outer sills not checked because plastic sill covers fitted.
Tow bar ball not fitted at time of test.
Vacuum pipes out to front hubs badly corroded.
Exhaust system not adequately supported Front pipe into catalyst. (7.1.1)
Rear registration plate obscured Tow bar ball. (6.3.1d)
Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules All (3.6.B.4e)
Brake pipe slightly corroded Out to O/S/R wheel cylinder. (3.6.B.2c)
Corrosion of power steering pipes.
Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Front pipe into catalyst. (7.1.2)
General corrosion of underside of vehicle.
O/S wiper rubber split.
Outer sills not checked because plastic sill covers fitted.
Vacuum pipes out to front hubs badly corroded.
Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) slightly corroded (2.3.2)
Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
front hub vacuum hoses corroded
fuel pipes corroded
rear exhaust outer skin corroded through
rear silencer heat shield loose
Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) slightly corroded (2.3.2)
front hub vacuum hoses corroded
fuel pipes corroded
rear exhaust outer skin corroded through
rear silencer heat shield loose
Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)
Nearside Front Stub axle has excessive vertical movement between stub axle and axle beam (2.5.A.1a)
Nearside Rear Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4)
Offside Front Stub axle has excessive vertical movement between stub axle and axle beam (2.5.A.1a)
Offside Rear Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4)
Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
n/s/f & o/s/f hub seals leaking
Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
slight wear/movement in o/s/f hub assembly
vacuum pipes to front hubs excessively corroded
Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
Front Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)
Nearside Front Valve stem seriously damaged (4.1.D.1e)
Offside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)
Rear Valve stem seriously damaged (4.1.D.1e)
Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
slight wear/movement in o/s/f hub assembly
vacuum pipes to front hubs excessively corroded
Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)
Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)
Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
Nearside Front Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)
Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)
How Reliable is the Suzuki Jimny?
Based on 677,512 MOT tests across 43,507 vehicles.
Top MOT Failure Points
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ET53 LMM is a 2003 Suzuki Jimny in Black with a 1,328cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 58.3%.
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 ET53 LMM, 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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ET53 LMM is a 2003 Suzuki Jimny, first registered on 31 December 2003.
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