MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
93,327 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Central Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength floor pan (5.3.6 (a) (i))
Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
Offside Rear Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength wheel arch (5.3.6 (a) (i))
Offside Rear Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))
Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Power steering pipe/hose has slight seepage (2.1.5 (a))
Fuel Pipe/s corroded ()
underbody corroded
Brake pipe excessively corroded Both main (1.1.11 (c))
Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded over axle (1.1.11 (c))
Fuel Pipe/s corroded ()
underbody corroded
Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material all brake pipes (1.1.11 (c))
Nearside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))
Offside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
Oil leak, but not excessive both front spheres (8.4.1 (a) (i))
fuel pipes corroded
under body corroded
Nearside Rear Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))
Nearside Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength inner sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))
Offside Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength inner sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))
Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))
Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material all brake pipes (1.1.11 (c))
Nearside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))
Offside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
Oil leak, but not excessive both front spheres (8.4.1 (a) (i))
fuel pipes corroded
under body corroded
Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material most (1.1.11 (c))
Fuel Pipe/s corroded ()
Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive both sill panels/sill covers fitted cannot fully inspect (7.1.1 (a) (i))
Fuel Pipe/s corroded ()
Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded main at rear and one at compensator (3.6.B.2c)
Brake pipe excessively corroded at compensator (3.6.B.2c)
Offside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)
Fuel Pipe/s corroded ()
Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded main at rear and one at compensator (3.6.B.2c)
Brake pipe slightly corroded both main at rear (3.6.B.2c)
Fuel Pipe/s corroded ()
both inner sill panels have surface corrosion
Brake pipe slightly corroded both main and at rear compensater (3.6.B.2c)
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit worn on edge (4.1.E.1)
Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit has perishing cracks around tread (4.1.E.1)
coil spring corroded both front and o/s/r (2.4.C.1b)
fuel pipes corroded
underside has areas of slight corrosion
Fuel pipe/s corroded
o/s/r tyre has perishing cracks in tread
play in o/s/f hub inner ball joints
some rear suspension components corroded
Front Steering pivot point has slight play (2.2.B.1g)
Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Front Steering pivot point has slight play (2.2.B.1g)
Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Offside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Offside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
Oil leak
rear tyre walls are perishing
slight play in o/s/f hub and slight leak of oil
Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)
nearside front tyre close to legal limits and becoming perrised
nearside rear tyre becoming perrished
offside front king pin has slight play
offside front tyre becoming perrished
offside rear tyre becoming perrished
How Reliable is the Suzuki Jimny?
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HW53 BLK is a 2003 Suzuki Jimny in Blue with a 1,328cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.7%.
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 HW53 BLK, 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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HW53 BLK is a 2003 Suzuki Jimny, first registered on 17 September 2003.
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