MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
84,693 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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Nearside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))
Nearside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))
Nearside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))
Nearside Headlamp light intensity severely reduced (4.1.4 (a))
Offside Rear Seat belt retracting mechanism defective (7.1.2 (e))
Nearside Front Vehicle structure or chassis has excessive corrosion to the extent that overall security or stability of the body is impaired body mount (6.2.2 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS
Nearside Vehicle structure or chassis has excessive corrosion to the extent that overall security or stability of the body is impaired 2nd body mount (6.2.2 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS
Offside Front Vehicle structure or chassis has excessive corrosion to the extent that overall security or stability of the body is impaired inner wing and body mount (6.2.2 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS
Offside Rear Vehicle structure or chassis has excessive corrosion to the extent that overall security or stability of the body is impaired (6.2.2 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS
Front Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.1 (b) (i))
Front Coil spring corroded both (5.3.1 (b) (i))
Nearside Front brake shows signs of overheating
Rear Coil spring corroded both (5.3.1 (b) (i))
Rear Prop shaft joint worn, but not excessively (6.1.7 (c) (i))
Steering box has seepage (2.1.1 (e) (i))
fuel lines corroded
general underside corrosion
Front Coil spring corroded both (5.3.1 (b) (i))
Fuel Pipe/s corroded ()
Hydraulic leak, but not excessive slight leak at steering box (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Nearside Front brake shows signs of overheating
Rear Coil spring corroded both (5.3.1 (b) (i))
general underside corrosion
Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength outrigger (5.3.6 (a) (i))
Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength inner sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))
Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))
Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength inner sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))
Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))
Front Coil spring corroded both (5.3.1 (b) (i))
Fuel Pipe/s corroded ()
Hydraulic leak, but not excessive slight leak at steering box (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Nearside Front brake shows signs of overheating
Nearside Front panel corroded at body mount
Rear Coil spring corroded both (5.3.1 (b) (i))
general underside corrosion
Nearside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
Offside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Nearside Rear Integral body structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting inner arch (6.2.2 (d) (i))
Nearside Rear Integral body structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting inner sill (6.2.2 (d) (i))
Offside Rear Integral body structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting inner arch (6.2.2 (d) (i))
Offside Rear Integral body structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting inner sill (6.2.2 (d) (i))
Offside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure split in tread 205/70/15 (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS
Front Coil spring corroded both (5.3.1 (b) (i))
Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing in tread (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing in tread (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
Rear Coil spring corroded both (5.3.1 (b) (i))
Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
Rear Coil spring corroded both (5.3.1 (b) (i))
Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded lsv to o/s rear hose (1.1.11 (c))
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively both (3.4 (b) (ii))
Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
Front Coil spring corroded both (5.3.1 (b) (i))
Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing perished and cracked on outer sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing perished on inner sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
Rear Coil spring corroded both (5.3.1 (b) (i))
Rear Prop shaft joint worn, but not excessively (6.1.7 (c) (i))
Coil spring corroded all (5.3.1 (b) (i))
general underbody corrosion
Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))
Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))
Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))
Coil spring corroded all (5.3.1 (b) (i))
Coil spring corroded All (5.3.1 (b) (i))
Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
Brake pipe slightly corroded Rear brake pipes (3.6.B.2c)
Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
coil spring corroded All (2.4.C.1b)
Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded mounting on chassis (2.4.A.3)
Brake pipe slightly corroded Rear brake pipes (3.6.B.2c)
Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
coil spring corroded All (2.4.C.1b)
Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Rear Passenger seat(s) missing at time of test ()
Nearside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)
Nearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)
Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Offside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)
Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)
Nearside Front Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)
Offside Front Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)
Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Nearside Front Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)
Offside Front Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)
Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)
Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
Nearside Front Lower Axle swivel joint has excessive play in a swivel pin (2.5.A.3b)
Offside Front front brake binding (3.7.B.1)
Nearside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
How Reliable is the Suzuki Jimny?
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Top MOT Failure Points
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SA53 FNK is a 2003 Suzuki Jimny in Black with a 1,328cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68%.
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 FNK, 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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SA53 FNK is a 2003 Suzuki Jimny, first registered on 5 September 2003.
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