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SK53 UTG

2003 Suzuki Jimny

Grey Petrol 1328cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Apr 2021
Tests16 (13 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate81.3%

Mileage

33,713 mi
Last recorded33,713 miles
Recorded on9 Apr 2020
Typical for 2003 Suzuki Jimny57,891 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSK53 UTG
MakeSuzuki
ModelJimny
Year2003
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,328cc

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MOT History

13 pass 3 fail
Pass 9 Apr 2020 33,713 miles
Pass 3 Jul 2017 90,271 miles

Fuel Pipe/s corroded ()

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

Nearside Front hub seal fluid/ leak

Nearside Rear Body has slight corrosion at body mount/inner/outer sill panel (6.1.B.2)

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

Offside Rear Body has slight corrosion inner outer sill panels at body mount (6.1.B.2)

Offside Rear Body has slight corrosion under wheel arch corroded/holed (6.1.B.2)

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

Offside Rear position lamp(s) slightly affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.A.3f)

Rear Bumper insecure ()

Pass 4 Jul 2016 82,341 miles

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

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Rear Body has slight corrosion AT REAR BUMPER MOUNTS (6.1.B.2)

Pass 19 Jun 2015 71,097 miles

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Fuel pipe/s corroded

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

rear parking (secondary) brake imbalance requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.6b)

Pass 14 Jun 2014 59,210 miles

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

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

Nearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Offside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

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

Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Rear bumper insecure

Pass 25 Jun 2013 45,863 miles
Pass 10 Sep 2012 43,346 miles

Front O/S Coil spring broken but not within main spring and allowing full operation

Pass 9 Sep 2011 38,794 miles

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

Fail 31 Aug 2011 38,748 miles

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

Offside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

Nearside front brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.2b)

Offside front brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.2b)

Pass 10 Aug 2010 34,436 miles
Pass 31 Aug 2009 29,080 miles
Pass 10 Sep 2008 24,406 miles

Front to rear fuel lines corroded but not leaking at this time. Advise new pipes.

Fail 9 Sep 2008 24,406 miles

Nearside Lower Axle swivel joint has excessive play in a swivel pin (2.5.A.3b)

Nearside Upper Axle swivel joint has excessive play in a swivel pin (2.5.A.3b)

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

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

Front to rear fuel lines corroded but not leaking at this time. Advise new pipes.

Pass 31 Aug 2007 19,831 miles
Fail 28 Aug 2007 19,783 miles

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

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

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

Nearside Front brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

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

Offside Front brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

Pass 23 Aug 2006 14,677 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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SK53 UTG is a 2003 Suzuki Jimny in Grey 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 SK53 UTG, 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 UTG is a 2003 Suzuki Jimny, first registered on 1 September 2003.

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