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HG53 KLC

2003 Suzuki Jimny

Black Petrol 1298cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 Jan 2022
Tests24 (15 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate62.5%

Mileage

96,383 mi
Last recorded96,383 miles
Recorded on13 Jan 2022
Typical for 2003 Suzuki Jimny57,891 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHG53 KLC
MakeSuzuki
ModelJimny
Year2003
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,298cc

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MOT History

15 pass 9 fail
Fail 13 Jan 2022 96,383 miles

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded so that its cross sectional area is reduced and seriously weakened (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Integral body structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded so that its cross sectional area is reduced and seriously weakened (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Integral body structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Upper Brake pipe at imminent risk of failure or fracture (1.1.11 (a)) DANGEROUS

Oil feed pipes excessively corroded,

Offside Rear Upper All fuel pipes excessively corroded

Pass 18 Jan 2021 93,438 miles
Fail 12 Jan 2021 93,433 miles

Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

Offside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Pass 2 Jul 2019 83,419 miles

Front Windscreen wiper blade defective poor clearing (3.4 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 1 Jul 2019 83,419 miles

Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds default limits failed CAT test (8.2.1.2 (b))

Front Windscreen wiper blade defective poor clearing (3.4 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 6 Jul 2018 75,945 miles

Fuel pipe at rear by fuel tank rusty

Nearside Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear, at rear (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material and across axle (1.1.11 (c))

Fail 27 Jun 2018 75,944 miles

Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength inner and outer sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced inner wheel arch (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced floor/boot (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Fuel pipe at rear by fuel tank rusty

Nearside Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear, at rear (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material and across axle (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 6 Jul 2017 70,748 miles

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Pass 27 Jun 2016 66,409 miles
Pass 16 Jul 2015 63,208 miles

front fog lights not working

Fail 13 Jul 2015 63,207 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)

number plates have a cartoon character at the front but the number plates are readable

outer sill covers fitted not allowing full inspection of outer sills

Pass 1 Dec 2014 58,217 miles

Front Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Rear Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)

both front tyres cracking in tread

exhaust rear box rubber broken but ex still supported ok

rear diff sounds noisy on roitation

Fail 19 Nov 2014 57,998 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar attachment bracket/mounting fractured (2.4.G.1)

Front Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Rear Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)

both front tyres cracking in tread

exhaust rear box rubber broken but ex still supported ok

rear diff sounds noisy on roitation

Pass 18 Nov 2013 52,579 miles

Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Nail in offside rear tyre

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

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

Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

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

auxiliary drive belt perished

both front tyres perished

offside rear tyre perished

play in steering system ball joint linkages

steering wheel starting to deteriorate

Pass 4 Apr 2013 49,133 miles

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)

Oil leak

both rear tyres are perrished in the tread areas

Fail 4 Apr 2013 49,133 miles

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

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)

Oil leak

both rear tyres are perrished in the tread areas

osf brake disk outer surface is pitted

Pass 6 Apr 2012 44,153 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Fail 27 Mar 2012 44,048 miles

Offside Front wheel bearing has excessive play (2.5.A.3c) DANGEROUS

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

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

Offside brake caliper is being forced back through excessive play from the wheel bearing

Pass 19 Oct 2010 37,697 miles
Pass 10 Oct 2009 32,667 miles
Pass 26 Sep 2008 27,287 miles
Fail 5 Oct 2007 22,957 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

unable to test outer sills due to plastic over sills fitted

Pass 5 Oct 2007 22,957 miles

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

unable to test outer sills due to plastic over sills fitted

Pass 29 Sep 2006 18,454 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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HG53 KLC is a 2003 Suzuki Jimny in Black with a 1,298cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 62.5%.

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 HG53 KLC, 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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HG53 KLC is a 2003 Suzuki Jimny, first registered on 27 September 2003.

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