MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
86,785 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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50+ data pointsMOT History
Front Power steering pipe/hose has slight seepage (2.1.5 (a))
exhaust corroded
Offside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))
Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn rear most bush in arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Offside Suspension component mounting prescribed area fractured significantly reducing structural strength near trailing arm mounting point on chassis, cross member has a hole (5.3.6 (a) (i))
Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
Front Power steering pipe/hose has slight seepage (2.1.5 (a))
Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear most bush in arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))
exhaust corroded
Offside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
Offside Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced 2nd from front out rigger (6.1.1 (c) (i))
Nearside Front Lower Shock absorbers has an excessively worn bush (5.3.2 (c))
Offside Rear Lower Shock absorbers insecurely attached (5.3.2 (a) (i))
Offside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
Offside Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced 2nd from front out rigger (6.1.1 (c) (i))
Front Suspension rod pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement arms rear most bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Offside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))
Nearside Rear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))
Nearside Front Upper Coil spring with an unsafe modification (5.3.1 (d) (i))
Offside Front Upper Coil spring with an unsafe modification (5.3.1 (d) (i))
Offside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play Dangerous. (2.1.3 (b) (i))
Suspension arm has an unsafe modification Front and rear suspension arm bolts loose. (5.3.3 (c) (i))
Rear Brake pipe connection leaking on a hydraulic braking system (1.1.11 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS
Nearside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))
Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))
Nearside Rear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))
Offside Headlamp aim too low and too far to the left. (4.1.2 (a))
under vehicle heavily under sealed not allowing proper inspection
under vehicle heavily under sealed not allowing proper inspection
Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))
Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material to load valve (1.1.11 (c))
Offside Front Axle swivel pins and bushes swivel pin and/or bush slightly worn (5.1.2 (b) (i))
Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2.4mm+outer edge (5.2.3 (e))
car under body very corroded
petrol pipes corroded
Battery insecure and likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (ii))
Front Brakes imbalanced across an axle (1.2.1 (b) (i))
Nearside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))
Brake load sensing valve seized and ABS not fitted or inoperative spring broken (1.1.17 (c) (ii)) DANGEROUS
Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS
Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material to load valve (1.1.11 (c))
Offside Front Axle swivel pins and bushes swivel pin and/or bush slightly worn (5.1.2 (b) (i))
Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2.4mm+outer edge (5.2.3 (e))
car under body very corroded
petrol pipes corroded
Fuel Pipe/s corroded ()
Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive trailing arm (5.3.6 (a) (i))
Offside Rear Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))
Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive trailing arm (5.3.6 (a) (i))
Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()
Offside Brake pipe slightly corroded lsv to flexi (3.6.B.2c)
Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened outer face (3.5.1i)
eml on
sill covers fitted
Centre child seat fitted
both fuel pipes corroded
eml on
sill covers fitted
vacuum pipes corroded and broken on 4 wheel drive system
Brake pipe excessively corroded one front to rear marked yellow chalk (3.6.B.2c)
Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle 53% (3.7.B.5b)
Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (3.7.B.5b)
Centre child seat fitted
both fuel pipes corroded
eml on
sill covers fitted
vacuum pipes corroded and broken on 4 wheel drive system
child seat fitted unable to check all belt
eml on
Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Offside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)
Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
child seat fitted unable to check all belt
eml on
Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
Fuel pipe/s corroded
Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
engine MIL light on
Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
MIL light on
Nail in nearside rear tyre
Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
exhaust mounting fractured
fuel pipes corroded
Gearbox rear mounting rubber detached
Offside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)
Offside front tyre side wall cracking
o/s/f/ slight leak from tracta joint
o/s/f swivel joint slight oil leak
Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)
Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
exhaust mounting deteriorated
o/s/f swivel joint slight oil leak
Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)
Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)
Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)
Offside Front Steering pivot point has excessive play (2.2.B.1g)
Offside Front brake disc contaminated by oil (3.5.1h)
Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)
n/side front tyre worn on outer edge
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FJ53 KGE is a 2003 Suzuki Jimny in Green with a 1,328cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 28 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 67.9%.
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 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 FJ53 KGE, 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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FJ53 KGE is a 2003 Suzuki Jimny, first registered on 4 September 2003.
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