MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
89,202 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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50+ data pointsMOT History
Brake pipe slightly corroded from rear flexi to load sensor (3.6.B.2c)
Nearside Rear Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Offside Rear Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
engine oil level low
front brake discs slightly pitted
rear coil springs slightly corroded
rear tyres perished/cracked
slight play front anti roll bar bushes
wipers slightly deteriorated
Nearside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded floor/arch (5.2.6)
Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
Offside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
Offside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded floor/arch (5.2.6)
Brake pipe slightly corroded from rear flexi to load sensor (3.6.B.2c)
Nearside Rear Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Offside Rear Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
engine oil level low
front brake discs slightly pitted
rear coil springs slightly corroded
rear tyres perished/cracked
slight play front anti roll bar bushes
wipers slightly deteriorated
Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
n/s trailing arm bushes slightly deteriorated
o/s trailing arm bushes slightly deteriorated
rear coil springs slightly corroded
slight play front anti roll bar bushes
Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Nearside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)
Offside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)
Brake pedal creeps down when held under pressure (3.3.B.1a) DANGEROUS
Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c) DANGEROUS
Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
n/s trailing arm bushes slightly deteriorated
o/s trailing arm bushes slightly deteriorated
rear coil springs slightly corroded
slight play front anti roll bar bushes
engine man light on
o/s/f brake pipes corroded
o/s/r radius arm bush worn
rear centre brake pipes corroded
Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)
Offside Front Axle swivel joint has excessive play in a swivel pin (2.5.A.3b)
engine man light on
o/s/f brake pipes corroded
o/s/r radius arm bush worn
rear centre brake pipes corroded
Centre Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Offside Front Axle swivel joint has slight play (2.5.A.3b)
Nearside Front Axle swivel joint has slight play (2.5.A.3b)
Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.2b)
How Reliable is the Suzuki Jimny?
Based on 677,512 MOT tests across 43,507 vehicles.
Top MOT Failure Points
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SL53 OVD is a 2003 Suzuki Jimny in Red with a 1,328cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.9%.
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 OVD, 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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What year was SL53 OVD registered?
SL53 OVD is a 2003 Suzuki Jimny, first registered on 18 September 2003.
Is SL53 OVD safe to buy?
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