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SL53 AKF

2003 Suzuki Jimny

Black Petrol 1328cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 May 2018
Tests18 (11 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate61.1%

Mileage

103,120 mi
Last recorded103,120 miles
Recorded on22 May 2017
Typical for 2003 Suzuki Jimny57,891 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSL53 AKF
MakeSuzuki
ModelJimny
Year2003
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,328cc

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MOT History

11 pass 7 fail
Pass 22 May 2017 103,120 miles

Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive both rear inner arches (5.2.6)

Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive rear floor (5.2.6)

Fail 13 May 2017 103,063 miles

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

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

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

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

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

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

Offside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded floor inner arch by body mount (5.2.6)

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

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

Rear Brake pipe inadequately supported across axle (3.6.B.1)

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

Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive both rear inner arches (5.2.6)

Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive rear floor (5.2.6)

Pass 7 May 2016 91,321 miles
Pass 13 May 2015 88,909 miles
Fail 1 May 2015 88,904 miles

Brake hydraulic reservoir fluid level below minimum level (3.6.G.1b)

Brake pedal does not operate a brake fitted to each wheel (3.3.A.3)

Brake performance not tested (3.7.A.1)

Horn not loud enough to be heard by another road user (1.6.2b)

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

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Power steering fluid level below minimum (2.3.1)

Power steering inoperative (2.3.3a)

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) leaking (2.3.3b)

Rear Brake pipe leaking (3.6.A.1)

Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 11 Sep 2013 84,059 miles
Fail 6 Sep 2013 84,012 miles

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

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

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

Pass 10 Aug 2012 75,838 miles
Fail 6 Aug 2012 75,838 miles

Nearside Front Halfshaft bolt missing (4.2.B.3)

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

Pass 30 Aug 2011 73,289 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Nail in offside rear tyre

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

Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

n/s/f brake disc corroded on outside face

o/s/f brake slightly binding

o/s/f steerting control arm has slight play in ball joint

Fail 30 Aug 2011 73,289 miles

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

Rear Body has a sharp edge caused by damage (6.1.C.1)

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Nail in offside rear tyre

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

Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

n/s/f brake disc corroded on outside face

o/s/f brake slightly binding

o/s/f steerting control arm has slight play in ball joint

Pass 24 Aug 2010 64,809 miles
Pass 26 Aug 2009 53,448 miles
Fail 25 Aug 2009 53,448 miles

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

Pass 2 Sep 2008 39,094 miles
Fail 28 Aug 2008 39,094 miles

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

Offside Front brake disc contaminated by oil (3.5.1h)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Pass 30 Aug 2007 27,736 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

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)

Pass 30 Aug 2006 21,441 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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SL53 AKF is a 2003 Suzuki Jimny in Black with a 1,328cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.1%.

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 SL53 AKF, 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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SL53 AKF is a 2003 Suzuki Jimny, first registered on 1 September 2003.

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