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HV53 OAY

2003 Suzuki Jimny

Blue Petrol 1328cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 Oct 2022
Tests28 (17 pass, 11 fail)
Pass rate60.7%

Mileage

109,508 mi
Last recorded109,508 miles
Recorded on27 Oct 2021
Typical for 2003 Suzuki Jimny57,891 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHV53 OAY
MakeSuzuki
ModelJimny
Year2003
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,328cc

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MOT History

17 pass 11 fail
Pass 27 Oct 2021 109,508 miles

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

Fail 20 Oct 2021 109,506 miles

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

Pass 28 Sep 2020 106,943 miles

Offside Front slight wear in swivel housing bearings

Fail 28 Sep 2020 106,943 miles

Offside Front slight wear in swivel housing bearings

Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 19 Oct 2019 105,469 miles

unable to check any rear seat belts

Fail 30 Sep 2019 105,413 miles

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

Pass 8 Oct 2018 101,514 miles
Pass 15 Sep 2017 94,114 miles

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.

Fail 15 Sep 2017 94,114 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 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.

Pass 22 Sep 2016 84,903 miles

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)

Pass 28 Sep 2015 76,547 miles

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

Fail 28 Sep 2015 76,547 miles

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

Pass 1 Oct 2014 67,525 miles

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

Fail 1 Oct 2014 67,525 miles

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)

Pass 3 Oct 2013 58,325 miles

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

coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

rear silencer corroded

Fail 2 Oct 2013 58,325 miles

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

Pass 10 Oct 2012 50,623 miles
Pass 16 Aug 2012 50,571 miles

1) tyres 205 70 15 2) front brake pads look low 3) o/s rear tyre perished

Pass 4 Jun 2011 42,330 miles
Fail 3 Jun 2011 42,330 miles

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 17 Jun 2010 35,128 miles
Fail 15 Jun 2010 35,128 miles

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

Pass 1 Oct 2009 32,054 miles

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

Pass 9 Oct 2008 26,016 miles
Fail 3 Oct 2008 26,015 miles

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

Offside front swivel hub seal leaking

Pass 9 Oct 2007 18,308 miles

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

Fail 4 Oct 2007 18,307 miles

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.

Pass 6 Oct 2006 9,616 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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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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