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RK53 OTC

2003 Suzuki Jimny

Black Petrol 1328cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 Feb 2024
Tests18 (15 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

85,759 mi
Last recorded85,759 miles
Recorded on21 Jan 2023
Typical for 2003 Suzuki Jimny57,891 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRK53 OTC
MakeSuzuki
ModelJimny
Year2003
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,328cc

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MOT History

15 pass 3 fail
Pass 21 Jan 2023 85,759 miles

Offside Front hub slight play

Pass 29 Jan 2022 77,000 miles
Pass 13 Feb 2021 75,428 miles

Front steering bar / ends close to wheels

Offside Front Inner Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Pass 27 Jan 2020 71,670 miles
Fail 24 Jan 2020 71,656 miles

All position lamps adversely affected by the operation of another lamp stop lights (4.2.3 (c))

Horn not working (7.7 (a) (ii))

Stop lamp(s) adversely affected by the operation of another lamp side lights (4.3.3 (b))

Pass 9 Jan 2019 68,045 miles
Pass 20 Jan 2018 65,266 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' just within limit (8.3.1a)

Fail 18 Jan 2018 65,264 miles

Emissions not tested exhaust broken (7.3.A.1)

Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' just within limit (8.3.1a)

Pass 3 Jan 2017 62,471 miles

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded pipework below servo hub (3.6.B.2c)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

exhaust rear silencer fouling tow bar

Fail 3 Jan 2017 62,471 miles

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded pipework below servo hub (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Headlamp aim too far to the right (1.8)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

exhaust rear silencer fouling tow bar

Pass 2 Nov 2015 56,696 miles
Pass 23 Dec 2014 50,040 miles
Pass 30 Jun 2014 47,763 miles

Both front tractor joints corroded

Pass 27 Jun 2013 41,844 miles
Pass 3 Jul 2012 35,991 miles
Pass 20 Jun 2011 30,879 miles
Pass 28 Jun 2010 25,750 miles
Pass 9 Jul 2009 21,334 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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RK53 OTC is a 2003 Suzuki Jimny in Black with a 1,328cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 RK53 OTC, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was RK53 OTC registered?

RK53 OTC is a 2003 Suzuki Jimny, first registered on 29 September 2003.

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The MOT history for RK53 OTC shows 18 tests with a 83.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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