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GC53 ACS

2008 Suzuki Jimny

Grey Petrol 1328cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Nov 2023
Tests16 (12 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

80,073 mi
Last recorded80,073 miles
Recorded on26 Oct 2022
Typical for 2008 Suzuki Jimny49,174 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGC53 ACS
MakeSuzuki
ModelJimny
Year2008
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,328cc

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MOT History

12 pass 4 fail
Pass 26 Oct 2022 80,073 miles

Rear Rear Seat Belts Not Tested As Seats Removed

Pass 15 Oct 2021 74,757 miles

Bonnet primary retaining device slightly deteriorated Slightly Seized (3.1 (c))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Rear Seats Removed At Time Of Test

Pass 3 Nov 2020 70,206 miles

Central Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Rear Pipe Over Axle Slightly Corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Front Secondary Bonnet Catch Sticking

Rear Passenger seat(s) missing at time of test Rear Seat Removed So Seat Belts Not Tested ()

Pass 10 Oct 2019 66,334 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both front to rears (1.1.11 (c))

Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both front (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both rear over axle (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 31 Oct 2018 62,293 miles
Pass 1 Nov 2017 51,697 miles
Pass 30 Aug 2016 47,209 miles

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

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

Fail 19 Apr 2016 47,140 miles

Nearside Front Axle swivel joint has excessive play (2.5.A.3b)

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

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

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

Pass 27 May 2015 36,329 miles
Pass 11 Mar 2014 32,982 miles
Fail 11 Mar 2014 32,982 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Pass 9 Mar 2013 30,501 miles
Fail 8 Mar 2013 30,501 miles

Emissions not tested (7.0)

Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 1 Mar 2012 26,839 miles
Fail 1 Mar 2012 26,839 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b) DANGEROUS

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7) DANGEROUS

Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7) DANGEROUS

Pass 14 Mar 2011 21,451 miles

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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GC53 ACS is a 2008 Suzuki Jimny in Grey with a 1,328cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

Across all 2008 Suzuki Jimny models, the average MOT pass rate is 79.9% with a typical mileage of 49,174 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 GC53 ACS, 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 18 years old, this Suzuki Jimny is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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What year was GC53 ACS registered?

GC53 ACS is a 2008 Suzuki Jimny, first registered on 19 March 2008.

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