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SA53 OPZ

2003 Suzuki Jimny

Blue Petrol 1328cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires24 Oct 2023
Tests24 (17 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate70.8%

Mileage

113,796 mi
Last recorded113,796 miles
Recorded on19 Oct 2022
Typical for 2003 Suzuki Jimny57,891 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSA53 OPZ
MakeSuzuki
ModelJimny
Year2003
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,328cc

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MOT History

17 pass 7 fail
Pass 19 Oct 2022 113,796 miles
Pass 25 Oct 2021 105,734 miles
Pass 7 Oct 2020 96,404 miles

Rear Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 9 Oct 2019 88,319 miles
Pass 18 Oct 2018 79,878 miles
Pass 26 Jul 2017 75,583 miles

Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Gearbox mounting defective ()

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Offside Front Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Pass 21 Jul 2016 71,559 miles

Fuel Pipe/s corroded ()

Fail 19 Jul 2016 71,557 miles

Nearside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside front brake binding (3.7.B.1) DANGEROUS

Fuel Pipe/s corroded ()

Pass 13 May 2015 71,553 miles
Pass 1 Oct 2014 68,859 miles
Fail 30 Sep 2014 68,859 miles

Nearside Front Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (4.1.D.1f)

Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Pass 1 Oct 2013 63,855 miles
Fail 28 Sep 2013 63,797 miles

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Fail 28 Sep 2012 58,760 miles

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 28 Sep 2012 58,760 miles
Pass 29 Sep 2011 53,720 miles

BOLT MISSING FROM FRONT EXHAUST PIPE

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

Fail 22 Sep 2011 53,684 miles

Offside Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

Offside Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

bolt missing from exhaust front pipe to manmifold

Pass 25 Sep 2010 48,490 miles

Brake hydraulic reservoir fluid close to minimum level (3.6.G.1b)

Pass 3 Oct 2009 43,210 miles

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

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

Fail 3 Oct 2009 43,210 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

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

Pass 27 Sep 2008 37,973 miles
Fail 27 Sep 2008 37,973 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

rear wiper blade torn

Pass 14 Sep 2007 32,696 miles
Pass 10 Oct 2006 27,785 miles

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

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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SA53 OPZ is a 2003 Suzuki Jimny in Blue with a 1,328cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70.8%.

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

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