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SB53 WKO

2003 Suzuki Jimny

Silver Petrol 1328cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Sep 2021
Tests18 (14 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

90,154 mi
Last recorded90,154 miles
Recorded on1 Sep 2020
Typical for 2003 Suzuki Jimny57,891 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSB53 WKO
MakeSuzuki
ModelJimny
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,328cc

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MOT History

14 pass 4 fail
Pass 1 Sep 2020 90,154 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Fail 1 Sep 2020 90,154 miles

Driver's view of an obligatory external mirror materially affected by an obstruction (3.1 (a) (ii))

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Rear Tyre(s) of different sizes are fitted on the same axle. (5.2.3 (b))

Pass 26 Sep 2019 88,500 miles

Fuel Pipe/s corroded ()

slight play in bot front axle swivel joints

Pass 28 Sep 2018 79,393 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases cat & rear box (6.1.2 (a))

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

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

Pass 3 Jul 2017 67,106 miles

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

Nearside Front Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)

cill covers fitted o/s & n/s

Pass 6 Jun 2016 66,006 miles
Pass 19 Jun 2015 64,711 miles
Fail 17 Jun 2015 64,706 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)

Offside Front wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.5.A.2)

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

Pass 10 Jun 2014 62,366 miles

Nearside Rear Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Offside Rear Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

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

Pass 17 Jun 2013 60,015 miles
Fail 17 Jun 2013 60,015 miles

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 15 Jun 2012 57,288 miles
Pass 15 Jun 2011 53,796 miles
Pass 14 Jun 2010 48,383 miles
Pass 11 May 2009 42,775 miles
Pass 9 Jan 2008 35,446 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Nearside Front Axle king pin has slight play in pin and/or bush (2.5.A.3a)

Nearside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Nearside Front front brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.2b)

Offside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

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

bolt missing from abs sensor on offside front wheel

nearside front hub seal leaking

Fail 18 Dec 2007 35,395 miles

Offside Steering pivot point has excessive play (2.2.B.1g)

Both front steering hub seals have slight leaks.

Nearside Steering pivot point has slight play (2.2.B.1g)

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

Pass 18 Dec 2006 29,004 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 WKO is a 2003 Suzuki Jimny in Silver with a 1,328cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.8%.

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 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 WKO, 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 WKO is a 2003 Suzuki Jimny, first registered on 12 December 2003.

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