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SD53 LUY

2003 Suzuki Jimny

Red Petrol 1328cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Aug 2024
Tests21 (13 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate61.9%

Mileage

124,195 mi
Last recorded124,195 miles
Recorded on4 Aug 2023
Typical for 2003 Suzuki Jimny57,891 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSD53 LUY
MakeSuzuki
ModelJimny
Year2003
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,328cc

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MOT History

13 pass 8 fail
Pass 4 Aug 2023 124,195 miles

underside undersealed

Steering box has seepage (2.1.1 (e) (i))

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

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

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

Offside Front front axel swivel seal slight sweat

Pass 18 May 2022 117,293 miles
Fail 18 May 2022 117,289 miles

Offside Front Service brake lagging in operation (1.2.1 (d))

Nearside Headlamp aim too far to the right (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 30 Apr 2021 108,566 miles

Passenger seat(s) missing at time of test ()

Fail 30 Apr 2021 108,566 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Passenger seat(s) missing at time of test ()

Pass 27 Mar 2020 100,454 miles
Pass 30 Nov 2018 88,418 miles

Power steering pipe/hose has slight seepage (2.1.5 (a))

Fail 28 Nov 2018 88,412 miles

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

Offside Front Service brake lagging in operation (1.2.1 (d))

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Power steering pipe/hose has slight seepage (2.1.5 (a))

Pass 3 Oct 2013 85,784 miles

fuel pipe corroded at rear

Fail 2 Oct 2013 85,784 miles

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

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

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

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

centre exhaust mounts insecure

fuel pipe corroded at rear

Pass 5 Oct 2012 81,171 miles

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

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

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

vacuum pipes corroded

Fail 4 Oct 2012 81,171 miles

Offside Front Axle swivel joint has excessive play (2.5.A.3b)

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

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

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

vacuum pipes corroded

Pass 29 Sep 2011 75,107 miles
Fail 28 Sep 2011 75,107 miles

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

Offside Front coil spring incomplete (2.4.C.1a)

Pass 4 Oct 2010 56,431 miles

advise both front swivels

Pass 23 Dec 2009 53,855 miles
Fail 23 Dec 2009 53,855 miles

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Pass 8 Jan 2009 49,211 miles
Pass 8 Jan 2008 44,013 miles
Fail 4 Jan 2008 44,012 miles

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

Pass 14 Sep 2006 41,067 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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SD53 LUY is a 2003 Suzuki Jimny in Red with a 1,328cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.9%.

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 SD53 LUY, 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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SD53 LUY is a 2003 Suzuki Jimny, first registered on 30 September 2003.

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