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SL53 OVD

2003 Suzuki Jimny

Red Petrol 1328cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Mar 2017
Tests13 (10 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate76.9%

Mileage

89,202 mi
Last recorded89,202 miles
Recorded on29 Mar 2016
Typical for 2003 Suzuki Jimny57,891 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSL53 OVD
MakeSuzuki
ModelJimny
Year2003
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,328cc

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MOT History

10 pass 3 fail
Pass 29 Mar 2016 89,202 miles

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

Fail 19 Mar 2016 89,199 miles

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

Pass 23 Mar 2015 84,857 miles

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

Fail 21 Mar 2015 84,856 miles

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

Pass 20 Mar 2014 79,668 miles
Pass 18 Mar 2013 73,984 miles

engine man light on

o/s/f brake pipes corroded

o/s/r radius arm bush worn

rear centre brake pipes corroded

Fail 5 Mar 2013 73,984 miles

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

Pass 21 Mar 2012 69,139 miles

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

Offside Front Axle swivel joint has slight play (2.5.A.3b)

Pass 3 Mar 2011 63,689 miles
Pass 18 Mar 2010 58,670 miles

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)

Pass 2 Dec 2008 52,394 miles
Pass 27 Sep 2007 49,116 miles
Pass 19 Sep 2006 46,282 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 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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SL53 OVD is a 2003 Suzuki Jimny, first registered on 18 September 2003.

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