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FP53 VMD

2003 Suzuki Jimny

Blue Petrol 1328cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 Feb 2018
Tests13 (11 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate84.6%

Mileage

78,962 mi
Last recorded78,962 miles
Recorded on2 Feb 2017
Typical for 2003 Suzuki Jimny57,891 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFP53 VMD
MakeSuzuki
ModelJimny
Year2003
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,328cc

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MOT History

11 pass 2 fail
Pass 2 Feb 2017 78,962 miles

engine management light on

Pass 8 Feb 2016 72,984 miles

Exhaust back box tail pipe missing Engine management light on

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 23 Jan 2015 66,529 miles

engine management light on

Pass 10 Feb 2014 65,147 miles

UNDERSIDE GENERALLY RUSTED

Pass 1 Feb 2013 61,236 miles

Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

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

engine management light on

nearside wiper blade poor

rear brake imbalance 19%

slight weep on nearside front swivel

Pass 27 Jan 2012 58,501 miles
Pass 1 Feb 2011 55,406 miles

engine management light on

Fail 1 Feb 2011 55,406 miles

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

engine management light on

Pass 4 Feb 2010 51,444 miles
Pass 29 Jan 2009 46,465 miles
Fail 29 Jan 2009 46,457 miles

Nearside Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Pass 29 Jan 2008 41,242 miles

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Nearside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

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

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

rear silencer corroded

Pass 6 Dec 2006 36,646 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Nearside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Oil leak

offside rear wheel steel rim fitted all other wheels are alloy rims

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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FP53 VMD is a 2003 Suzuki Jimny in Blue with a 1,328cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 84.6%.

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 FP53 VMD, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was FP53 VMD registered?

FP53 VMD is a 2003 Suzuki Jimny, first registered on 13 December 2003.

Is FP53 VMD safe to buy?

The MOT history for FP53 VMD shows 13 tests with a 84.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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