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SL53 AMU

2003 Suzuki Jimny

Blue Petrol 1328cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 Dec 2024
Tests27 (18 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

113,698 mi
Last recorded113,698 miles
Recorded on6 Dec 2023
Typical for 2003 Suzuki Jimny57,891 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSL53 AMU
MakeSuzuki
ModelJimny
Year2003
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,328cc

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MOT History

18 pass 9 fail
Pass 6 Dec 2023 113,698 miles

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))

Fail 6 Dec 2023 113,698 miles

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))

Pass 14 Dec 2022 108,358 miles

corrosion to underside

Pass 22 Jul 2021 100,538 miles

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))

Pass 24 Jul 2020 98,997 miles

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))

Fail 15 Jul 2020 98,961 miles

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))

Pass 2 Jul 2019 96,230 miles

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))

Pass 17 Jul 2018 92,829 miles

general surface corrosion otherwise through out

Fail 10 Jul 2018 92,829 miles

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

Pass 6 Jul 2017 88,819 miles

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

Fail 5 Jul 2017 88,818 miles

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

Pass 9 Jul 2016 88,230 miles
Fail 9 Jul 2016 88,230 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area in excess of a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 31 Jul 2015 78,155 miles

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

Pass 30 Sep 2014 75,274 miles
Pass 14 Nov 2013 69,796 miles

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

Fuel pipe/s corroded

Oil leak

plastic cover sills fitted

Pass 27 Aug 2012 65,233 miles

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Pass 22 Aug 2011 60,785 miles
Fail 15 Aug 2011 60,722 miles

Service brake juddering severely (3.7.C.2)

Pass 13 Aug 2010 56,072 miles
Pass 11 Aug 2009 50,337 miles
Fail 10 Aug 2009 50,335 miles

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)

Pass 1 Sep 2008 45,690 miles
Fail 29 Aug 2008 45,690 miles

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)

Fail 25 Aug 2007 40,316 miles

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

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

Pass 25 Aug 2007 40,316 miles
Pass 1 Aug 2006 34,222 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 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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