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SD53 MZT

2003 Suzuki Jimny

Black Petrol 1328cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Oct 2024
Tests27 (19 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate70.4%

Mileage

76,111 mi
Last recorded76,111 miles
Recorded on7 Oct 2023
Typical for 2003 Suzuki Jimny57,891 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

19 pass 8 fail
Pass 7 Oct 2023 76,111 miles

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

Pass 9 Sep 2022 73,614 miles

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

Fail 5 Sep 2022 73,612 miles

Exhaust emissions likely to be affected by an exhaust leak (8.2.1.1 (b))

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

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

Nearside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

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

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

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

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

Front Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

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

Pass 13 Feb 2021 71,717 miles
Pass 9 Nov 2019 71,061 miles
Pass 3 Nov 2018 70,679 miles
Pass 6 Nov 2017 70,000 miles
Fail 6 Nov 2017 69,998 miles

brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened both front (3.5.1i)

Pass 4 Nov 2016 69,277 miles
Fail 3 Nov 2016 69,274 miles

Offside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Pass 1 Dec 2015 68,281 miles

Under body heavily undersealed

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

Fail 12 Nov 2015 68,173 miles

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

Offside Front Lower Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings Inner sill at seat mtg (6.1.B.2)

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

Offside Front Upper Stub axle has excessive vertical movement between stub axle and axle beam (2.5.A.1a)

Offside Rear Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings Inner slll at body mtg (6.1.B.2)

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

Offside Front Body has slight corrosion Inner wing (6.1.B.2)

Pass 25 Nov 2014 66,083 miles
Pass 1 Sep 2014 66,072 miles
Fail 24 Jun 2014 66,071 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

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

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

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

Offside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

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

Pass 22 Nov 2013 64,938 miles

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

Pass 17 Nov 2012 62,098 miles

both rear seatbelt anchorage points corroding

Pass 17 Nov 2011 59,655 miles

rear seatbelt floor mounting points starting to corrode

Pass 3 Dec 2010 54,925 miles
Pass 4 Oct 2010 53,727 miles

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

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

Fail 4 Oct 2010 53,727 miles

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

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

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

Pass 1 Oct 2009 46,152 miles
Fail 1 Oct 2009 46,152 miles

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

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

Pass 3 Oct 2008 38,211 miles
Pass 2 Oct 2007 31,259 miles
Fail 2 Oct 2007 31,259 miles

Nearside Front Axle king pin has excessive play in pin and/or bush adversely affecting the steering (2.5.A.3a)

Pass 2 Oct 2006 22,793 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 MZT is a 2003 Suzuki Jimny in Black with a 1,328cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 27 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70.4%.

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 MZT, 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 MZT registered?

SD53 MZT is a 2003 Suzuki Jimny, first registered on 26 September 2003.

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