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SL53 ALU

2003 Suzuki Jimny

Silver Petrol 1328cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 Oct 2025
Tests26 (19 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate73.1%

Mileage

84,629 mi
Last recorded84,629 miles
Recorded on2 Oct 2024
Typical for 2003 Suzuki Jimny57,891 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSL53 ALU
MakeSuzuki
ModelJimny
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,328cc

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MOT History

19 pass 7 fail
Pass 2 Oct 2024 84,629 miles
Fail 2 Oct 2024 84,626 miles

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 25 Sep 2023 83,983 miles
Pass 7 Oct 2022 81,705 miles

Nearside Front Axle swivel pins and bushes swivel pin and/or bush slightly worn (5.1.2 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Offside Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Body mount (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive Oil / Grease leak front swivel hubs (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 11 Oct 2021 78,142 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Slight oil /grease leak from front hub swivels

Pass 8 Oct 2020 74,548 miles

Rear Slight corrosion to rear body mounts

Pass 10 Oct 2019 71,391 miles
Pass 29 Mar 2019 69,856 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area damaged but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

all rear fuel pipes corroded

Fail 28 Mar 2019 69,854 miles

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Wheel bearing so rough it is likely to overheat or break up (5.1.3 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded and likely to fail (1.1.12 (f) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area damaged but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

all rear fuel pipes corroded

Pass 4 May 2018 66,424 miles
Fail 8 Mar 2018 66,419 miles

Brake pipe excessively corroded front to rear (3.6.B.2c)

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

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

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

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Fail 7 Feb 2018 66,291 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

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

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

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

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

Front hubs leaking,corrosion on all springs,engine management light on

Pass 7 Feb 2017 64,454 miles
Pass 12 Feb 2016 61,832 miles
Fail 30 Jan 2015 58,046 miles

Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

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

Pass 30 Jan 2015 58,046 miles
Pass 17 Jan 2014 54,854 miles
Pass 12 Feb 2013 50,859 miles
Pass 14 Feb 2012 45,875 miles
Pass 7 Jan 2011 43,311 miles

Slight movement in nearside front swivel joint assy.

Fail 20 Aug 2010 42,602 miles

Rear tyre tread depths low

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 20 Aug 2010 42,602 miles

Rear tyre tread depths low

Fail 10 Jul 2009 39,052 miles

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

Pass 10 Jul 2009 39,052 miles
Pass 12 Oct 2007 33,050 miles
Pass 25 Sep 2006 27,483 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 ALU is a 2003 Suzuki Jimny in Silver with a 1,328cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 26 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.1%.

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 ALU, 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 SL53 ALU registered?

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

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