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SL53 LNK

2003 Suzuki Jimny

Green Petrol 1328cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 Sep 2017
Tests18 (11 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate61.1%

Mileage

106,899 mi
Last recorded106,899 miles
Recorded on1 Sep 2016
Typical for 2003 Suzuki Jimny57,891 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSL53 LNK
MakeSuzuki
ModelJimny
Year2003
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,328cc

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MOT History

11 pass 7 fail
Pass 1 Sep 2016 106,899 miles

Offside Fuel Pipe/s corroded both front to rear ()

Centre Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded both front to rear (3.6.B.2c)

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

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

Pass 10 Sep 2015 104,108 miles
Pass 15 Aug 2014 101,356 miles
Pass 15 Aug 2013 98,426 miles

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

advise all brake pipes heavily undersealed

advise nearside front tyre worn outer tread

Fail 14 Aug 2013 98,424 miles

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

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

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

advise all brake pipes heavily undersealed

advise nearside front tyre worn outer tread

Fail 8 Aug 2012 94,387 miles

Centre Stop lamp has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% (1.2.1b)

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

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 8 Aug 2012 94,387 miles

Centre Stop lamp has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% (1.2.1b)

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 15 Jun 2011 87,318 miles
Fail 14 Jun 2011 87,316 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Pass 1 May 2010 78,689 miles
Fail 30 Apr 2010 78,688 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low and too far to the right. (1.8)

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Offside brake disc excessively scored (3.5.1h)

Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Pass 10 Mar 2009 67,000 miles

Nearside Front drive shaft coupling is slightly worn (2.5.C.1c)

Fail 9 Mar 2009 67,000 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

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

Nearside Front drive shaft coupling is slightly worn (2.5.C.1c)

Pass 30 May 2008 55,992 miles
Fail 29 May 2008 55,992 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)

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 8 Sep 2007 49,236 miles
Fail 7 Sep 2007 49,236 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Pass 31 Aug 2006 37,124 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 LNK is a 2003 Suzuki Jimny in Green 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 LNK, 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 LNK is a 2003 Suzuki Jimny, first registered on 4 September 2003.

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