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SK53 USP

2003 Suzuki Jimny

Blue Petrol 1328cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Feb 2022
Tests22 (14 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate63.6%

Mileage

83,477 mi
Last recorded83,477 miles
Recorded on6 Feb 2021
Typical for 2003 Suzuki Jimny57,891 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSK53 USP
MakeSuzuki
ModelJimny
Year2003
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,328cc

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MOT History

14 pass 8 fail
Pass 6 Feb 2021 83,477 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Inner sill. (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Nearside Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced chassis rail. (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Inner sill. (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced chassis rail. (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 6 Jan 2020 81,852 miles

Rear Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 1 Nov 2017 75,690 miles

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

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

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

gear box mountings broken

no rear seats fitted

Fail 25 Oct 2017 75,690 miles

Central Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Nearside Stop lamp emits other than a steady red light (1.2.1e)

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

Offside Rear position lamp(s) incorrect colour (1.1.A.3e)

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

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

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

gear box mountings broken

no rear seats fitted

Pass 28 Oct 2016 72,019 miles

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

Nearside Rear Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

no rear seats fitted at time of test

Fail 26 Oct 2016 72,019 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low and too far to the left. (1.8)

Nearside Rear coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

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

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

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

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

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

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

Nearside Rear Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

no rear seats fitted at time of test

Pass 19 Oct 2015 64,840 miles
Pass 14 Oct 2014 54,705 miles
Fail 14 Oct 2014 54,705 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

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

Passenger seat(s) missing at time of test

Pass 21 Oct 2013 44,595 miles
Fail 18 Oct 2013 44,595 miles

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

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

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

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

Passenger seat(s) missing at time of test

Pass 25 Oct 2012 34,277 miles
Fail 19 Oct 2012 34,277 miles

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

Nearside Rear Lower Shock absorber insecure (2.7.2b)

Passenger seat(s) missing at time of test

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

Vehicle's internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights

Fail 24 Oct 2011 23,903 miles

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

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Pass 24 Oct 2011 23,903 miles

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Pass 8 Oct 2010 16,507 miles
Pass 16 Oct 2009 14,365 miles
Pass 24 Oct 2008 12,285 miles

offside rear and nearside front tyres tread starting to crack

Fail 16 Oct 2008 12,260 miles

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

offside rear and nearside front tyres tread starting to crack

Pass 12 Oct 2007 7,309 miles
Pass 6 Oct 2006 3,843 miles
Fail 5 Oct 2006 3,839 miles

Nearside Rear Seat belt insecurely fixed to the vehicles structure (5.2.1a)

Offside Rear Seat belt insecurely fixed to the vehicles structure (5.2.1a)

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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SK53 USP is a 2003 Suzuki Jimny in Blue with a 1,328cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.6%.

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 SK53 USP, 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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SK53 USP is a 2003 Suzuki Jimny, first registered on 1 September 2003.

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