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SD53 LVB

2003 Suzuki Jimny

Black Petrol 1328cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Feb 2024
Tests26 (17 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate65.4%

Mileage

101,747 mi
Last recorded101,747 miles
Recorded on2 Feb 2023
Typical for 2003 Suzuki Jimny57,891 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSD53 LVB
MakeSuzuki
ModelJimny
Year2003
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,328cc

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MOT History

17 pass 9 fail
Pass 2 Feb 2023 101,747 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Integral body structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security (6.2.2 (d) (i))

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

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

Pass 18 Dec 2021 96,036 miles
Pass 14 Dec 2020 92,023 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened slight corrosion (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Axle swivel pins and bushes swivel pin and/or bush slightly worn (5.1.2 (b) (i))

Fail 14 Dec 2020 92,023 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened slight corrosion (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Axle swivel pins and bushes swivel pin and/or bush slightly worn (5.1.2 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Position lamp with a multiple light source more than 1/2 not functioning (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 19 Dec 2019 89,002 miles
Fail 19 Dec 2019 89,002 miles

Offside Front Outer Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 19 Dec 2018 84,424 miles
Pass 26 Jan 2018 84,219 miles

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) slightly corroded ALL (2.3.2)

Fail 26 Jan 2018 84,219 miles

Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a ball joint BOTH FRONTS (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low HEADLIGHT UNIT NOT IN PROPERLY (1.8)

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) slightly corroded ALL (2.3.2)

Pass 5 Jan 2017 83,648 miles

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

Fail 5 Jan 2017 83,648 miles

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 14 Jan 2016 80,057 miles

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

Fail 22 Dec 2015 80,030 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases fp to cp (7.1.2)

Front Drive shaft which forms part of the suspension support bearing excessively worn both (2.4.G.4d)

Front Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions both (4.1.D.1f)

Front constant velocity joint gaiter insecure to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc both (2.5.C.1a)

Nearside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

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

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

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 13 Jan 2015 78,776 miles

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

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

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

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

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Fail 12 Jan 2015 78,576 miles

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

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

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

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

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

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 7 Dec 2013 70,397 miles
Pass 12 Feb 2013 67,143 miles

underside coverd in a protective wax

Pass 9 Sep 2011 57,888 miles
Fail 16 Aug 2011 58,851 miles

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

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

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

Offside Front Front drive shaft coupling is insecure (2.5.C.1c) DANGEROUS

Offside front and rear wiper blades split

Oil leakage from offside swivel hub leaking oil onto the brake disc

Rear spare wheel mounted on door flat

Pass 6 Oct 2010 48,329 miles
Fail 4 Oct 2010 48,328 miles

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

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

Pass 12 Oct 2009 39,437 miles

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

Pass 12 Sep 2008 32,297 miles
Fail 11 Sep 2008 32,295 miles

Nearside Front Axle swivel joint has excessive play in a swivel pin (2.5.A.3b)

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Pass 13 Sep 2007 26,061 miles

Nearside Front Axle swivel joint has slight play (2.5.A.3b)

Pass 28 Sep 2006 19,498 miles

Rear Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.C.1b)

exhaust system heavily corroded

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 LVB is a 2003 Suzuki Jimny in Black with a 1,328cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 26 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 65.4%.

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 LVB, 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 SD53 LVB registered?

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

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