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SB53 KHY

2003 Suzuki Jimny

Blue Petrol 1328cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Feb 2022
Tests19 (16 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate84.2%

Mileage

89,946 mi
Last recorded89,946 miles
Recorded on10 Mar 2022
Typical for 2003 Suzuki Jimny57,891 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSB53 KHY
MakeSuzuki
ModelJimny
Year2003
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,328cc

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MOT History

16 pass 3 fail
Fail 10 Mar 2022 89,946 miles

Brake performance not tested (1.2.1 (g))

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is inadequately repaired (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Offside Front Integral body structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Offside Front Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded and likely to fail (1.1.12 (f) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Suspension arm insecure and impairing directional stability (5.3.3 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

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

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

Prop shaft joint worn, but not excessively (6.1.7 (c) (i))

Pass 8 Feb 2021 87,689 miles

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

corrosion to rear floor pan, inner sills, holes could be made using force

corrosion to the nearside and offside front headlight/ inner wings

rear axle brackets welded on

welding poor in places

Fail 19 Jan 2021 87,655 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Nearside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn trailing arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Brake disc significantly and obviously worn (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn trailing arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

corrosion to the nearside and offside front headlight/ inner wing areas

corrosion to the rear floor pan, chassis and inner sills, holes could be made using force

welding in places poor.

Pass 29 Jan 2020 85,324 miles

Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both front (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

corrosion to the offside front inner wing,rear floor and offside rear chassis

fuel pipes corroded

Pass 29 Jan 2019 82,070 miles

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

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

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

Pass 29 Jan 2018 78,419 miles

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

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

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

Offside Front spear slight play

Pass 25 Jan 2017 74,947 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded and offside rear (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 16 Dec 2015 70,997 miles

Brake pipe slightly corroded rear axle pipes (3.6.B.2c)

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

Pass 6 Jan 2015 67,622 miles
Pass 9 Jan 2014 64,557 miles

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

both rear brake pipes greased

Fail 29 Oct 2013 63,860 miles

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

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

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

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

very slight blow on front section of exhaust

Pass 14 Nov 2012 59,903 miles

Nearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

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

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

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

middle exhaust brackets badly corroded

nearside front tyre wearing on the outer edge

ring of rust on both front brake discs

slight leak from both front spears

Pass 21 Nov 2011 56,319 miles

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

Pass 25 Nov 2010 52,237 miles

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

nearside and offside front wheels slightly stiff when turned by hand

slight play in the offside front axle spear also grease present

Pass 18 Nov 2009 47,899 miles
Pass 22 Nov 2008 43,691 miles
Pass 15 Jan 2008 34,131 miles
Pass 23 Jun 2007 30,787 miles
Pass 29 Jun 2006 25,572 miles

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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SB53 KHY 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 SB53 KHY, 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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SB53 KHY is a 2003 Suzuki Jimny, first registered on 11 December 2003.

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