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SL53 NWE

2003 Suzuki Jimny

Silver Petrol 1328cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Mar 2023
Tests26 (16 pass, 10 fail)
Pass rate61.5%

Mileage

114,573 mi
Last recorded114,573 miles
Recorded on4 Mar 2022
Typical for 2003 Suzuki Jimny57,891 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

16 pass 10 fail
Pass 4 Mar 2022 114,573 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive sump (8.4.1 (a) (i))

underside covered in underseal

Pass 31 Dec 2020 112,817 miles

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

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp missing in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Fail 29 Dec 2020 112,817 miles

Power steering inoperative and steering adversely affected (2.1.5 (c) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

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

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp missing in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Pass 24 Jun 2019 110,467 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

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

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

corrosion repairs covered with underseal

Fail 19 Jun 2019 110,460 miles

Nearside Rear Integral body structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting sill/ inner sill (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Offside Rear Integral body structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting sill / inner sill (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

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

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

Pass 3 Jul 2018 106,491 miles
Pass 31 May 2017 102,399 miles

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

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

Pass 1 Aug 2016 101,127 miles
Pass 13 May 2015 94,689 miles

Brake pipes rusty Front to Rear, and Right to Left on rear axle

Fuel pipes rusty

Pass 27 May 2014 93,607 miles

Offside Front Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)

Fail 27 May 2014 93,607 miles

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

Offside Front Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)

Pass 31 May 2013 90,780 miles

d/s front seatbelt web taped over unable to check seat belt properly

Fail 27 May 2013 90,780 miles

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

Nearside Front wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.5.A.2)

d/s front seatbelt web taped over unable to check seat belt properly

Pass 1 Jun 2012 87,715 miles
Fail 1 Jun 2012 87,715 miles

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

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

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

Pass 20 May 2011 85,320 miles
Fail 20 May 2011 85,320 miles

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

Pass 9 Jun 2010 80,897 miles
Fail 4 Jun 2010 80,897 miles

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Nearside Front Lower Radius arm has excessive play in a pin/bearing (2.4.G.2)

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

Fail 2 Jun 2010 80,751 miles

Brake pedal spongy (3.3.B.1b)

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

Nearside Front constant velocity joint is excessively worn (2.5.C.1b)

Nearside front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Offside Front Seat belt damaged sufficient to obstruct correct operation of the belt (5.2.2a)

Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching by more than 10mm within zone 'A' (8.3.1b)

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 brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Fail 10 Jun 2009 53,862 miles

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Nearside Front Lower Radius arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 10 Jun 2009 53,862 miles

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

Fail 30 May 2008 39,266 miles

Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Offside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 30 May 2008 39,266 miles

Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 7 Jun 2007 27,979 miles
Pass 16 Jan 2007 25,569 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 NWE 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 61.5%.

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 NWE, 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 NWE is a 2003 Suzuki Jimny, first registered on 30 September 2003.

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