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SK53 VHO

2003 Suzuki Jimny

Blue Petrol 1328cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Sep 2022
Tests23 (16 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate69.6%

Mileage

68,145 mi
Last recorded68,145 miles
Recorded on7 Sep 2021
Typical for 2003 Suzuki Jimny57,891 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

16 pass 7 fail
Pass 7 Sep 2021 68,145 miles
Pass 6 Apr 2020 66,713 miles

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases blowing at joint (6.1.2 (a))

Fail 12 Mar 2020 66,713 miles

Horn not working (7.7 (a) (ii))

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

Nearside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

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

Offside Front Seat belt anchorage loose lower belt fixing (7.1.1 (b))

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

Offside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases joint blowing (6.1.2 (a))

Fail 30 Jan 2020 66,710 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases rear silencer snapped off (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Integral body structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting inner sill hole next to body mounting (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Nearside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced arch and boot floor corroded/holed near seat belt mounts (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Integral body structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting inner sill holed throughout around body mountings (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Offside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced boot floor and arch corroded/holed near seatbelt mounts (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Pass 26 Jan 2019 73,701 miles
Fail 24 Jan 2019 73,701 miles

Central Exhaust system insecure (6.1.2 (a))

Offside Rear Integral body structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Pass 27 Jan 2018 60,115 miles
Pass 25 Jan 2017 56,710 miles

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

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

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

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has slight external damage to the casing (2.7.2a)

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

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

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

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

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

Offside Rear Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)

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

Pass 18 Jan 2016 53,387 miles

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

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)

Fail 18 Jan 2016 53,387 miles

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

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)

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

Offside Rear Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)

Pass 19 Jan 2015 49,728 miles

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

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

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Pass 31 Mar 2014 46,341 miles
Fail 26 Mar 2014 46,341 miles

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

Nearside Front Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (3.6.B.4e)

Nearside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

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

Offside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

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

Fuel pipe/s corroded

Pass 14 Jan 2014 45,568 miles

Front and rear axle arm bushes perished but no excessive movement

Front inner pads appear low

Front to back brake pipes slightly corroded

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

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

Rear wiper blade split

Pass 14 Jan 2013 37,197 miles

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

fuel lines to tank have slight corrosion

o/s/f hub coupling has slight leak

Pass 17 Jan 2012 27,816 miles

Metal brake pipes slight corrosion

N/s hub seal leaking

Rear floorpans rusted in places

Rear trailing arm mount bushes worn

Slight marking to windscreen

Fail 16 Jan 2012 27,816 miles

Centre Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

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

Metal brake pipes slight corrosion

N/s hub seal leaking

Rear floorpans rusted in places

Rear trailing arm mount bushes worn

Slight marking to windscreen

Pass 30 Dec 2010 22,364 miles

n/s/f cv jont leakin grease

slight play on n/s/f cv joint

Fail 15 Dec 2010 22,364 miles

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

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

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

front discs corroded

n/s/f cv jont leakin grease

slight play on n/s/f cv joint

Pass 19 Dec 2009 16,114 miles

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

suspension pipes corroded

Pass 29 Nov 2008 15,123 miles
Pass 1 Dec 2007 14,006 miles
Pass 2 Dec 2006 12,652 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 VHO is a 2003 Suzuki Jimny in Blue with a 1,328cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69.6%.

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 VHO, 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 VHO is a 2003 Suzuki Jimny, first registered on 12 September 2003.

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