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SC53 MWK

2003 Suzuki Jimny

Silver Petrol 1328cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 Mar 2024
Tests26 (16 pass, 10 fail)
Pass rate61.5%

Mileage

78,016 mi
Last recorded78,016 miles
Recorded on29 Feb 2024
Typical for 2003 Suzuki Jimny57,891 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSC53 MWK
MakeSuzuki
ModelJimny
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,328cc

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MOT History

16 pass 10 fail
Fail 29 Feb 2024 78,016 miles

Central Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced floor seat belt stalks (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Inner Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced sill (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Inner Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced wheel arch (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Vehicle structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting cross member (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Nearside Vehicle structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting centre (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Offside Rear Inner Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced sill (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Inner Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced wheel arch (7.1.1 (a) (i))

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

Service brake efficiency below requirements (1.2.2 (a) (i))

Offside Front Axle swivel joint so worn or insecure in a stub axle that directional stability is impaired (5.1.2 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))

slight play in the front nearside swivel joint

small tear to the offside wiper blade

the front nearside axle swivel joint is corroded and pitted

the front panel and inner wings are corroded and holed

the offside front axle swivel joint is leaking

the offside front brake is binding slightly

Pass 20 Mar 2023 76,300 miles

slight bind on o/s/f brake

slight play in o/s/f swivel joint

Pass 10 Mar 2022 74,366 miles

both rear tyres perished and splitting

Fail 10 Mar 2022 74,366 miles

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

both rear tyres perished and splitting

Pass 23 Feb 2021 72,718 miles
Fail 23 Feb 2021 72,718 miles

Horn not working (7.7 (a) (ii))

Pass 24 Feb 2020 71,524 miles
Fail 7 Feb 2020 71,522 miles

Nearside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

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

Offside Front Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced inner wing (6.1.1 (c) (i))

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

Pass 8 Nov 2018 66,638 miles
Fail 6 Nov 2018 66,635 miles

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

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

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded from flexi to wheel cylinder (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded to flexy (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front brake pipe slight corrosion

Pass 26 Oct 2017 59,822 miles
Pass 2 Nov 2016 53,015 miles

Nearside Front tyre cracking in tread

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

Offside Front tyre cracking in tread

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

Offside Rear tyre cracking in tread

Fail 2 Nov 2016 53,015 miles

Front front brake excessively fluctuating (3.7.B.3)

Nearside Front tyre cracking in tread

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

Offside Front tyre cracking in tread

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

Offside Rear tyre cracking in tread

Pass 7 Nov 2015 44,106 miles
Fail 6 Nov 2015 44,106 miles

Nearside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

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

Pass 7 Apr 2014 39,392 miles

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

Pass 10 Apr 2013 38,542 miles
Pass 10 Apr 2012 37,861 miles
Pass 6 Apr 2011 36,871 miles
Pass 7 Apr 2010 36,040 miles
Fail 9 Apr 2009 34,805 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 9 Apr 2009 34,805 miles
Pass 1 Apr 2008 32,680 miles
Fail 31 Mar 2008 32,680 miles

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

Pass 15 Aug 2006 28,860 miles
Fail 10 Aug 2006 28,860 miles

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

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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SC53 MWK is a 2003 Suzuki Jimny in Silver with a 1,328cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 26 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.5%.

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 SC53 MWK, 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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What year was SC53 MWK registered?

SC53 MWK is a 2003 Suzuki Jimny, first registered on 19 December 2003.

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