MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
109,508 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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Nearside Rear drum backing plate corroded not weakened
Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))
Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material on the axle (1.1.11 (c))
Offside Rear drum backing plate corroded not weakened
Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover insecure so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))
Nearside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))
Offside Front Brake disc contaminated axle leaking contaminating the disc (1.1.14 (b))
Offside Front Brake pad(s) contaminated (1.1.13 (b))
Offside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))
Parking brake lever has excessive movement indicating incorrect adjustment (1.1.6 (c))
Nearside Rear drum backing plate corroded not weakened
Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))
Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material on the axle (1.1.11 (c))
Offside Rear drum backing plate corroded not weakened
Offside Front slight wear in swivel housing bearings
Offside Front slight wear in swivel housing bearings
Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))
unable to check any rear seat belts
Front Registration plate incorrect (0.1 (c))
Nearside Front Lower Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced body mounting /inner sill/outer sill (7.1.1 (a) (i))
Nearside Front Oil leaking excessively from transmission swivel hub (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Nearside Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced middle crossmember fuel tank (6.1.1 (c) (i))
Offside Front Lower Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced body mounting/inner sill / outer sill (7.1.1 (a) (i))
Offside Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced middle crossmember / fuel tank (6.1.1 (c) (i))
Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))
Rear Registration plate incorrect (0.1 (c))
Nearside Headlamp aim too high and too far to the right. (4.1.2 (a))
Offside Front middle body mounting
Offside Headlamp aim too high and too far to the right. (4.1.2 (a))
Offside Rear Tyre obviously under inflated (5.2.3 (l))
front body cross member corroded
unable to check any rear seat belts
Nearside Rear Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)
Offside Rear Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)
nearside front swivel joint leaking grease
offside and nearside rear chassis legs going rusty around upper coil spring mountings
rear seats removed at time of test. rear seat belts not tested.
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 Rear Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)
Offside Rear Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)
nearside front swivel joint leaking grease
offside and nearside rear chassis legs going rusty around upper coil spring mountings
rear seats removed at time of test. rear seat belts not tested.
Centre exhaust rusty
Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)
Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)
Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)
Nearside Front wearing on outer edge
Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
both wiper blades split on end
Nearside Front wearing on outer edge
Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
both wiper blades split on end
Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)
Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)
coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)
rear silencer corroded
Offside Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)
Track rod end ball joint dust cover insecure so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)
Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching by more than 10mm within zone 'A' (8.3.1b)
Rear Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)
Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)
coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)
nail in n/s/r tyre
o/s/f tyre cracked in tread
rear silencer corroded
1) tyres 205 70 15 2) front brake pads look low 3) o/s rear tyre perished
Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)
Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)
Nail in offside rear tyre
offside front brake disc lightly pitted
rear wiper split
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Offside Front wheel bearing has excessive play (2.5.A.3c)
Offside front swivel hub seal leaking
Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)
Nearside Front Axle swivel joint has excessive play (2.5.A.3b) DANGEROUS
Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)
Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
oil/grease leaking nearside front axle swivel housing.
How Reliable is the Suzuki Jimny?
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HV53 OAY is a 2003 Suzuki Jimny in Blue with a 1,328cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 28 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60.7%.
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 HV53 OAY, 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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HV53 OAY is a 2003 Suzuki Jimny, first registered on 15 September 2003.
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