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SA53 OSE

2003 Suzuki Jimny

Blue Petrol 1328cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 Jun 2018
Tests16 (13 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate81.3%

Mileage

82,286 mi
Last recorded82,286 miles
Recorded on12 Jun 2017
Typical for 2003 Suzuki Jimny57,891 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

13 pass 3 fail
Pass 12 Jun 2017 82,286 miles

Nearside Front Axle swivel ball joint corroded

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement Front bush (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Tyre cracking

Offside Front Axle swivel ball joint corroded

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement Front bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Pass 18 Jun 2016 81,224 miles

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

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

Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

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

Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

under body corroded exhaust leaking

Pass 14 Jul 2015 75,826 miles

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

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Fail 14 Jul 2015 75,826 miles

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

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Headlamp aim too high and too far to the left. (1.8)

Pass 2 Jul 2014 68,103 miles
Pass 12 Jul 2013 61,689 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Nearside Front Tie bar/rod has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 12 Jul 2012 54,718 miles

Offside Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Pass 12 Jul 2011 47,133 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 26 Jul 2010 40,670 miles
Pass 9 Jul 2009 39,386 miles
Pass 2 Jun 2008 37,559 miles
Fail 30 May 2008 37,559 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 13 Jun 2007 35,195 miles
Fail 30 May 2007 35,077 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

both front hub swivels leaking grease

Pass 30 May 2007 35,077 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

both front hub swivels leaking grease

Pass 2 Jun 2006 28,000 miles

Offside Front Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

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 OSE is a 2003 Suzuki Jimny in Blue with a 1,328cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.3%.

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 SA53 OSE, 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 OSE is a 2003 Suzuki Jimny, first registered on 20 September 2003.

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