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SH53 KDF

2003 Suzuki Jimny

Silver Petrol 1328cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 Mar 2025
Tests27 (19 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate70.4%

Mileage

111,198 mi
Last recorded111,198 miles
Recorded on5 Mar 2024
Typical for 2003 Suzuki Jimny57,891 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSH53 KDF
MakeSuzuki
ModelJimny
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,328cc

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MOT History

19 pass 8 fail
Pass 5 Mar 2024 111,198 miles

Nearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

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

Pass 27 Mar 2023 107,739 miles

Nearside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Offside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Fail 27 Mar 2023 107,739 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Offside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Pass 3 Mar 2022 101,608 miles

exhaust has a minor leak

Pass 9 Mar 2021 95,425 miles
Fail 9 Mar 2021 95,425 miles

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

Pass 27 Feb 2020 91,872 miles

Steering rack has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.3 (a) (i))

both front hub seals leaking oil

Pass 11 Mar 2019 84,296 miles
Fail 1 Aug 2018 84,266 miles

Nearside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength Sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength Sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Registration plate lamp does not illuminate simultaneously with the position lamps both number plate lights inop (4.7.2 (a))

Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced Offside sill by drivers seat belt (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced nearside sill by passenger seat belt (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced offside rear wheel arch by rear seat belt (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

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

Pass 25 Jul 2017 77,397 miles
Pass 1 Jul 2016 68,212 miles
Pass 21 Jul 2015 58,210 miles
Fail 20 Jul 2015 58,210 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose leaking (3.6.A.1)

Nearside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Pass 5 May 2015 58,194 miles
Pass 31 Dec 2014 57,532 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.2.6)

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

Pass 21 Sep 2013 56,984 miles
Pass 27 Jun 2012 50,191 miles

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

Fail 27 Jun 2012 50,191 miles

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

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

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

Pass 1 Jul 2011 40,975 miles

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

Fail 1 Jul 2011 40,975 miles

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

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

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

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

Pass 29 Jun 2010 31,294 miles
Pass 2 Jul 2009 21,378 miles
Fail 30 Jun 2009 21,366 miles

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

Oil leak

Fail 20 Jun 2009 20,964 miles

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

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

Pass 27 Jun 2008 12,530 miles
Pass 9 Oct 2007 8,409 miles
Pass 19 Oct 2006 6,026 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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SH53 KDF is a 2003 Suzuki Jimny in Silver 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 SH53 KDF, 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 SH53 KDF registered?

SH53 KDF is a 2003 Suzuki Jimny, first registered on 16 October 2003.

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