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SL53 OVC

2003 Suzuki Jimny

Blue Petrol 1328cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 Apr 2019
Tests18 (12 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

109,171 mi
Last recorded109,171 miles
Recorded on27 Apr 2018
Typical for 2003 Suzuki Jimny57,891 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

12 pass 6 fail
Pass 27 Apr 2018 109,171 miles

Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

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

Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

fuel pipe near offside chassis leg corroded

Fail 26 Apr 2018 109,167 miles

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

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

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

Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

fuel pipe near offside chassis leg corroded

Pass 24 Nov 2016 99,598 miles
Fail 10 Nov 2016 99,598 miles

Brake load sensing valve linkage defective and function impaired spring broken (3.6.E.3)

Brake pipe excessively corroded rear brak pipe across rear axle corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Pass 23 Oct 2015 98,568 miles

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

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

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

fuel pipe slightly corroded

Pass 8 Oct 2014 95,703 miles

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

slight corrosion rear seatbelt mounts

sump corroded and leaking

Pass 11 Oct 2013 87,930 miles
Fail 7 Oct 2013 87,899 miles

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

Centre Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

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

Nearside Rear Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Offside Rear Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Pass 12 Oct 2012 80,760 miles

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

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

Fail 2 Oct 2012 80,722 miles

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

Offside 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)

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

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

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

Pass 29 Sep 2011 70,690 miles

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

Pass 21 Sep 2010 56,310 miles
Pass 23 Sep 2009 46,024 miles
Pass 29 Sep 2008 35,355 miles
Pass 5 Oct 2007 25,093 miles
Fail 4 Oct 2007 25,043 miles

Nearside Front Axle swivel joint has excessive play (2.5.A.3b)

Pass 3 Oct 2006 14,109 miles
Fail 22 Sep 2006 14,098 miles

Offside Front wheel bearing has excessive play (2.5.A.3c)

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 OVC is a 2003 Suzuki Jimny in Blue with a 1,328cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 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 OVC, 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 OVC is a 2003 Suzuki Jimny, first registered on 19 September 2003.

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