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SG53 AVY

2003 Suzuki Jimny

Blue Petrol 1328cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 Jan 2020
Tests16 (13 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate81.3%

Mileage

86,351 mi
Last recorded86,351 miles
Recorded on8 Jan 2019
Typical for 2003 Suzuki Jimny57,891 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSG53 AVY
MakeSuzuki
ModelJimny
Year2003
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,328cc

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MOT History

13 pass 3 fail
Pass 8 Jan 2019 86,351 miles

Front Coil spring corroded o/s and n/s (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Rear Coil spring corroded o/s and n/s (5.3.1 (b) (i))

advise front inner arches corroded

advise o/s and n/s sills corroded

advise rear floor/chassis corroded

advise rear suspension arm bushes cracked

advise swivel joints corroded

advise vac pipes corroded

Pass 9 Jan 2018 84,158 miles
Pass 10 Jan 2017 82,016 miles

Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

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

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

Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Fail 10 Jan 2017 82,016 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid both (8.2.3)

Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

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

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

Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Pass 11 Feb 2016 78,812 miles

Centre Front Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) slightly corroded (2.3.2)

Centre Front axle hub vent pipes corroded

Centre Front propshaft slight wear in joint

Centre Rear fuel pipes showing corrosion

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

Nearside Front Lower Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

Fail 10 Feb 2016 78,811 miles

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

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (3.7.B.5b)

Centre Front Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) slightly corroded (2.3.2)

Centre Front axle hub vent pipes corroded

Centre Front propshaft slight wear in joint

Centre Rear fuel pipes showing corrosion

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

Nearside Front Lower Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 24 Feb 2015 82,143 miles

Fuel pipe/s corroded

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

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

Prop-shaft universal joint worn

Pass 26 Feb 2014 70,955 miles

nearside sill corroded, offside sill corroded.

Pass 25 Feb 2013 67,021 miles
Pass 23 Feb 2012 63,045 miles

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

Fuel pipe/s corroded

Nearside Front Axle swivel joint has slight movement between a swivel joint and its housing (2.5.A.1b)

Offside Front Axle swivel joint has slight movement between a swivel joint and its housing (2.5.A.1b)

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

Pass 25 Feb 2011 58,340 miles
Pass 25 Feb 2010 53,017 miles
Pass 4 Feb 2009 47,854 miles
Pass 10 Oct 2007 43,008 miles

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

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

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

Fail 28 Sep 2006 39,415 miles

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

Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar attachment bracket/mounting insecure (2.4.G.1)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 28 Sep 2006 39,415 miles

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

Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

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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SG53 AVY is a 2003 Suzuki Jimny in Blue with a 1,328cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.3%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 SG53 AVY, 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 SG53 AVY registered?

SG53 AVY is a 2003 Suzuki Jimny, first registered on 22 September 2003.

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