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SL53 OUP

2003 Suzuki Jimny

Blue Petrol 1328cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 Mar 2024
Tests20 (15 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

125,729 mi
Last recorded125,729 miles
Recorded on15 Mar 2023
Typical for 2003 Suzuki Jimny57,891 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

15 pass 5 fail
Pass 15 Mar 2023 125,729 miles

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

Vehicle structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security both sills (6.2.2 (d) (i))

underside components corroded

Pass 8 Feb 2021 125,570 miles
Pass 7 Feb 2020 119,651 miles
Pass 31 Jan 2019 113,903 miles
Pass 12 Jan 2018 104,785 miles

Axle swivel joint has slight movement between a swivel joint and its housing (2.5.A.1b)

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

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) has slight seepage from a joint (2.3.3b)

Radius arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 19 Jan 2017 97,956 miles
Pass 15 Jan 2016 90,889 miles

Nearside Front wheel bearing slightly noisy on rotation

Offside Front wheel bearing slightly noisy on rotation

Fail 12 Jan 2016 90,887 miles

Brake pipe excessively corroded both front to rear pipes at lsv (3.6.B.2c)

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

Offside Front Seat belt damaged sufficient to significantly weakened the webbing (5.2.2a)

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded at flexi pipe (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Front wheel bearing slightly noisy on rotation

Offside Front wheel bearing slightly noisy on rotation

Pass 7 Jan 2015 79,147 miles

Offside Front Seat belt stitching slightly frayed (5.2.2b)

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

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Fail 7 Jan 2015 79,147 miles

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

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Front Seat belt stitching slightly frayed (5.2.2b)

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

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 20 Nov 2013 75,910 miles
Fail 20 Nov 2013 75,911 miles

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

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

Pass 9 Nov 2012 66,179 miles
Fail 5 Nov 2012 66,176 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper blade insecure (8.2.2)

Offside Front Drive shaft uj which forms part of the suspension has excessive play in a universal joint (2.4.G.4b)

Offside Front Windscreen wiper blade insecure (8.2.2)

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

Nail in nearside rear tyre

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

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

Pass 7 Sep 2011 58,315 miles
Pass 8 Sep 2010 49,263 miles

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

Pass 8 Sep 2009 38,312 miles

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

Pass 22 Jul 2008 31,988 miles

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

Fail 21 Jul 2008 31,988 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 3 Jul 2007 25,768 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

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 OUP is a 2003 Suzuki Jimny in Blue with a 1,328cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 OUP, 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 OUP is a 2003 Suzuki Jimny, first registered on 11 September 2003.

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