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SA53 VUK

2003 Suzuki Jimny

Blue Petrol 1328cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 Oct 2021
Tests19 (16 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate84.2%

Mileage

165,434 mi
Last recorded165,434 miles
Recorded on29 Sep 2020
Typical for 2003 Suzuki Jimny57,891 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

16 pass 3 fail
Pass 29 Sep 2020 165,434 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material to rear (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material at flexible hose (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material to rear (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material at flexible hose (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Integral body structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security inner wheel arch (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Rear Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced floor pan (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 5 Oct 2019 159,077 miles

Nearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Fail 5 Oct 2019 159,077 miles

Nearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 11 Oct 2018 151,140 miles

Fuel Pipe/s corroded ()

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material at flexi (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 16 Oct 2017 143,341 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Pass 26 Oct 2016 131,586 miles
Pass 9 Sep 2016 130,681 miles
Pass 16 Sep 2015 120,522 miles
Pass 18 Sep 2014 110,101 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 21 Oct 2013 106,991 miles

front exhaust pipe rear joint flange corroded but ok for test

Pass 11 Sep 2012 105,212 miles
Fail 1 Sep 2012 105,208 miles

Nearside Front Axle king pin has excessive play in pin and/or bush adversely affecting the steering (2.5.A.3a)

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

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

Pass 9 Sep 2011 98,766 miles
Pass 16 Sep 2010 86,719 miles

nearside front wiper arm damaged

rear wiper blade torn

Pass 22 Sep 2009 75,393 miles

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

Pass 4 Sep 2008 62,202 miles
Pass 6 Sep 2007 51,898 miles

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

Pass 13 Sep 2006 49,116 miles
Fail 12 Sep 2006 49,116 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Nearside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside Front wheel bearing has excessive play (2.5.A.3c)

Windscreen has damage to an area in excess of a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

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 VUK is a 2003 Suzuki Jimny in Blue with a 1,328cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 84.2%.

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 VUK, 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 VUK is a 2003 Suzuki Jimny, first registered on 30 September 2003.

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