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SD53 OVU

2003 Suzuki Jimny

Blue Petrol 1328cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires24 Jan 2024
Tests19 (13 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate68.4%

Mileage

96,198 mi
Last recorded96,198 miles
Recorded on25 Jan 2023
Typical for 2003 Suzuki Jimny57,891 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSD53 OVU
MakeSuzuki
ModelJimny
Year2003
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,328cc

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MOT History

13 pass 6 fail
Pass 25 Jan 2023 96,198 miles
Fail 23 Jan 2023 96,195 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 8 Nov 2017 95,564 miles

noise from osf wheel when turned

Fail 8 Nov 2017 95,564 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover insecure so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

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

noise from osf wheel when turned

Pass 1 Nov 2016 87,915 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play FRONT (2.2.B.1f)

Fail 1 Nov 2016 87,915 miles

Front position lamp(s) not working O/S & N/S (1.1.A.3b)

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play FRONT (2.2.B.1f)

Registration plate lamp not working BOTH (1.1.C.1d)

Pass 2 Nov 2015 82,745 miles

Brake pipe slightly corroded BOTH FRONT TO REARS & BOTH REAR AXLE PIPES (3.6.B.2c)

Fail 2 Nov 2015 82,745 miles

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

Brake pipe slightly corroded BOTH FRONT TO REARS & BOTH REAR AXLE PIPES (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 22 Oct 2014 68,278 miles
Fail 22 Oct 2014 68,278 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 8 Nov 2013 55,520 miles

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

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

Nearside front brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

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

Fail 4 Nov 2013 55,519 miles

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

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

Rear Brake load sensing valve linkage defective and function impaired (3.6.E.3)

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

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

Nearside front brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

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

Pass 4 Feb 2013 53,370 miles

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

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

Pass 9 Mar 2012 49,532 miles
Pass 11 Mar 2011 46,266 miles

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 4 Dec 2009 40,743 miles
Pass 5 Dec 2008 36,892 miles
Pass 23 Aug 2007 32,134 miles
Pass 25 Aug 2006 25,142 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 OVU is a 2003 Suzuki Jimny in Blue with a 1,328cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.4%.

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

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