MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
113,698 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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Central Fuel Pipe/s corroded ()
Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
Nearside Front Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced under headlight (6.1.1 (c) (i))
Offside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
Rear Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced boot floor (6.1.1 (c) (i))
Central Fuel Pipe/s corroded ()
Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))
Nearside Front Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced under headlight (6.1.1 (c) (i))
Nearside Rear Brake cable insecure (1.1.15 (c))
Offside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
Offside Rear Brake cable insecure (1.1.15 (c))
Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
Rear Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced boot floor (6.1.1 (c) (i))
corrosion to underside
Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Nearside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))
Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Inner wing (5.3.6 (a) (i))
Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Throughout vehicle (6.1.1 (c) (i))
Nearside Front Brake disc contaminated (1.1.14 (b))
Nearside Front Brake pad(s) contaminated (1.1.13 (b))
Nearside Front Wheel bearing rough when rotated (5.1.3 (b) (i))
Offside Front Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (1.1.12 (f) (i))
Nearside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))
Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Inner wing (5.3.6 (a) (i))
Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Throughout vehicle (6.1.1 (c) (i))
Extensive advanced surface corrosion in both front inner wings
Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Extensive advanced surface corrosion throughout chassis (5.3.6 (a) (i))
general surface corrosion otherwise through out
Integral body structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting offside and nearside inner sills and offside rear inner wheel arch (6.2.2 (d) (i))
Nearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Offside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
general surface corrosion otherwise through out
Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
Fuel Pipe/s corroded ()
General surface corrosion
N/S front hub leaking oil
Nearside Axle swivel joint has slight play (2.5.A.3b)
Plastic sills fitted
Rear Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)
Sills corroded
Springs corroded
Offside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)
Rear Brake load sensing valve inoperative (3.6.E.3)
Sills corroded
Springs corroded
Rear Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)
Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
Fuel Pipe/s corroded ()
General surface corrosion
N/S front hub leaking oil
Nearside Axle swivel joint has slight play (2.5.A.3b)
Plastic sills fitted
Windscreen has damage to an area in excess of a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)
Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
Fuel pipe/s corroded
Oil leak
plastic cover sills fitted
Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
Service brake juddering severely (3.7.C.2)
Nearside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Nearside Axle king pin has excessive play in pin and/or bush adversely affecting the steering (2.5.A.3a)
Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
How Reliable is the Suzuki Jimny?
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SL53 AMU is a 2003 Suzuki Jimny in Blue with a 1,328cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 27 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.
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 AMU, 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 AMU is a 2003 Suzuki Jimny, first registered on 1 September 2003.
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