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54,598 miBelow or average mileage for this year
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Underside of vehicle covered in underseal front to rear
Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))
Underside of vehicle covered in underseal front to rear
Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))
Underside of vehicle covered in under seal front to rear
Emissions unable to be completed (8.2.2.2 (e))
Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))
Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (a))
Exhaust hydrocarbon content after 2nd fast idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (a))
Underside of vehicle covered in under seal front to rear
Front diff breather pipes holed and corroded
Horn control insecure (7.7 (b))
Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
Nearside Rear Vehicle structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security (6.2.2 (d) (i))
Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
Offside Rear Lower Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
Offside Rear Upper Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
Offside Rear Vehicle structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security (6.2.2 (d) (i))
Front diff breather pipes corroded
Horn control insecure (7.7 (b))
Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material On axle (1.1.11 (c))
Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material On axle (1.1.11 (c))
Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Pipes at rear axle (1.1.11 (c))
Front Service brake binding but not excessively Both (1.2.1 (f))
Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material On axle (1.1.11 (c))
Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded to rear (3.6.B.2c)
Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded to rear (3.6.B.2c)
Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded rear (3.6.B.2c)
Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded at valve (3.6.B.2c)
Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded at valve (3.6.B.2c)
Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded rear (3.6.B.2c)
Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
engine managment light on
slight corrosion at nearside and offside sills
Centre Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) slightly corroded (2.3.2)
Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
centre exhaust system in poor condition
engine man light on
slight play in steering system at wheels
Rear tyres perished in tread area and sidewalls (Manufactured 2003)
Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)
Rear tyres perished in tread area and sidewalls (Manufactured 2003)
At time of test the EML light was lit on dashboard .
Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)
Nearside Rear Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4)
Offside Rear Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4)
Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
At time of test the EML light was lit on dashboard .
Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)
Nearside Windscreen wiper blade insecure (8.2.2)
Offside Windscreen wiper blade insecure (8.2.2)
Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)
Offside Front Axle swivel joint has excessive play (2.5.A.3b)
Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)
Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)
Nearside Rear Lower Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)
Offside Rear Lower Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)
Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)
Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Offside Front Axle swivel joint has excessive movement between a swivel joint and its housing (2.5.A.1b)
Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)
Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Nearside Front Axle swivel joint has excessive play (2.5.A.3b)
How Reliable is the Suzuki Jimny?
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SA53 FMZ is a 2003 Suzuki Jimny in Silver with a 1,328cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 27 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70.4%.
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 SA53 FMZ, 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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What year was SA53 FMZ registered?
SA53 FMZ is a 2003 Suzuki Jimny, first registered on 2 September 2003.
Is SA53 FMZ safe to buy?
The MOT history for SA53 FMZ shows 27 tests with a 70.4% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.
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