MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
102,066 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin 70/ worn (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin 70/ worn (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
Nearside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))
Nearside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))
Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))
Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) slightly corroded (2.3.2)
fuel pipes corroded
Front Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 1 (3.7.B.5b)
Nearside Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) slightly corroded (2.3.2)
fuel pipes corroded
Offside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)
Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)
Fuel pipe excessively damaged (7.2.2)
Offside Front Axle swivel joint has excessive play (2.5.A.3b)
front brake pads around half worn
front to rear metal fuel pipes corroding
Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)
front suspension pivot balss corroded in places no sign of leaks at time of test
Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)
How Reliable is the Suzuki Jimny?
Based on 677,512 MOT tests across 43,507 vehicles.
Top MOT Failure Points
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FL53 VBA is a 2003 Suzuki Jimny in Black with a 1,328cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.
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 FL53 VBA, 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 FL53 VBA registered?
FL53 VBA is a 2003 Suzuki Jimny, first registered on 19 September 2003.
Is FL53 VBA safe to buy?
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