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GP53 ATZ

2003 Suzuki Jimny

Black Petrol 1298cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 May 2017
Tests16 (11 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate68.8%

Mileage

31,824 mi
Last recorded31,824 miles
Recorded on3 Jun 2017
Typical for 2003 Suzuki Jimny57,891 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGP53 ATZ
MakeSuzuki
ModelJimny
Year2003
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,298cc

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MOT History

11 pass 5 fail
Fail 3 Jun 2017 31,824 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)

Exhaust emissions hydrocarbon content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Nearside Front Outer Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

E.M.L light on

Offside Rear light cluster cracked

all tyres cracking

nail in o/s/r tyre

slight bind to n/s/f brake

slight play in o/s/f hub

Pass 9 May 2016 26,973 miles

Front wipers poor

Offside Front hub has slight play

Offside Rear light lens cracked

Pass 8 May 2015 22,976 miles

both front hubs pitted

o/s/r light lense cracked

slight play in n/s/f hub

Pass 8 May 2014 18,690 miles

all steel vac pipes for 4 wheel drive corroding

both front shocker casing corroding

front hubs pitted

o/s/r lower light lense cracked

rear fuel pipes corroding

slight corrosion to all steel brake pipes

slight corrosion to front to rear brake pipes

slight play in o/s/f hub

Fail 1 May 2014 18,539 miles

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)

all steel vac pipes for 4 wheel drive corroding

both front shocker casing corroding

front hubs pitted

o/s/r lower light lense cracked

rear fuel pipes corroding

slight corrosion to all steel brake pipes

slight corrosion to front to rear brake pipes

slight play in o/s/f hub

Pass 9 May 2013 14,104 miles

both front tyres cracking

n/s wiper torn

o/s/r light cluster cracked

power steering pipes corroding

slight corrosion to all brake pipes

Pass 5 Mar 2012 10,567 miles
Pass 5 Apr 2011 5,679 miles

both rear tyres cracking up

front disc getting worn on inner side

front pads half worn

Pass 2 Apr 2010 33,855 miles
Pass 1 Oct 2009 33,221 miles

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

Fail 27 Mar 2009 36,782 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low and too far to the left. (1.8)

Offside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Pass 27 Mar 2009 36,782 miles
Pass 7 Apr 2008 30,393 miles
Fail 7 Apr 2008 30,393 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 13 Apr 2007 27,753 miles

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

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

Fail 13 Apr 2007 27,753 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

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.

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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GP53 ATZ is a 2003 Suzuki Jimny in Black with a 1,298cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.8%.

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 GP53 ATZ, 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 GP53 ATZ registered?

GP53 ATZ is a 2003 Suzuki Jimny, first registered on 27 November 2003.

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