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SG53 URB

2003 Suzuki Jimny

Silver Petrol 1328cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 Oct 2020
Tests20 (14 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate70%

Mileage

126,225 mi
Last recorded126,225 miles
Recorded on1 Oct 2019
Typical for 2003 Suzuki Jimny57,891 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSG53 URB
MakeSuzuki
ModelJimny
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,328cc

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MOT History

14 pass 6 fail
Pass 1 Oct 2019 126,225 miles

Coil spring corroded all 4 (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front brake binding slighty

Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Pass 10 Oct 2018 115,402 miles

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Offside Front tyre outer sidewall cracked but not yet to cord

Fail 9 Oct 2018 115,397 miles

Nearside Front Position lamp light intensity significantly reduced (4.2.3 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Service brake excessively fluctuating (1.2.1 (e))

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

Offside Rear Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area is inadequately repaired sill area patch not continously welded (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

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

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Offside Front tyre outer sidewall cracked but not yet to cord

Pass 13 Oct 2017 102,895 miles

Offside Front seat belt slow to rewind

rear brake fluctuating, but not excessively both (3.7.B.3)

Fail 13 Oct 2017 102,895 miles

Central Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Offside Front seat belt slow to rewind

Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone 'A' (8.3.1e)

rear brake fluctuating, but not excessively both (3.7.B.3)

Pass 8 Sep 2016 94,511 miles

Rear shock absorbers soft

Pass 12 Sep 2015 79,270 miles
Fail 8 Sep 2015 79,188 miles

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

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

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

Offside Front front brake excessively fluctuating (3.7.B.3)

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively both front (8.2.2)

Pass 3 Sep 2014 65,312 miles

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

slight lift in nsf swivel

Fail 3 Sep 2014 65,312 miles

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

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

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

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

slight lift in nsf swivel

Pass 28 Aug 2013 51,508 miles

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

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

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

Pass 10 Sep 2012 48,275 miles

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

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

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

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

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

n/s/f tyre worn low outside edge

Pass 6 Sep 2011 40,943 miles
Fail 5 Sep 2011 40,920 miles

Nearside Fluid suspension leaking (2.4.D.2)

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

Pass 30 Aug 2010 35,219 miles

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

Fail 30 Aug 2010 35,219 miles

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

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

Pass 17 Aug 2009 32,676 miles

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

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

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

Pass 25 Aug 2008 30,427 miles
Pass 24 Aug 2007 27,657 miles
Pass 8 Sep 2006 24,284 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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SG53 URB is a 2003 Suzuki Jimny in Silver with a 1,328cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70%.

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 SG53 URB, 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 URB registered?

SG53 URB is a 2003 Suzuki Jimny, first registered on 7 September 2003.

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