MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
96,436 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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50+ data pointsMOT History
Nearside Front Axle swivel joint has slight play (2.5.A.3b)
Offside Front Axle swivel joint has slight play (2.5.A.3b)
brake fluid reservoir damp
corrosion to front brake pipes
rear section of exhaust system deteriorating
Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)
Nail in rear tyre
Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Offside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
dampness round brake servo resvoir sign of over filled no leak found at time of test
rear shock arsober lower bushes perished and slight play
rear tyres perished and cracked heavily in tread pattern area
Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)
Nail in rear tyre
Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Offside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
dampness round brake servo resvoir sign of over filled no leak found at time of test
rear shock arsober lower bushes perished and slight play
rear tyres perished and cracked heavily in tread pattern area
Nearside Front Lower Axle swivel joint has excessive play (2.5.A.3b)
Offside Front Lower Axle swivel joint has slight play (2.5.A.3b)
brake master cylinder res damp † †front brake imbalance
How Reliable is the Suzuki Jimny?
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Top MOT Failure Points
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GL53 VLG is a 2003 Suzuki Jimny in Black with a 1,328cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 5 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.
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 GL53 VLG, 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 GL53 VLG registered?
GL53 VLG is a 2003 Suzuki Jimny, first registered on 20 December 2003.
Is GL53 VLG safe to buy?
The MOT history for GL53 VLG shows 5 tests with a 60% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.
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