MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
60,991 miBelow or average mileage for this year
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Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)
Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases centre pipe flange (7.1.2)
Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
Nearside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded seat base (5.2.6)
Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
Offside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded seat base (5.2.6)
Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded inner sill (2.4.A.3)
Offside Rear coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)
Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Offside and nearside front spherical ball joint housing seals leaking
Brake pipe excessively corroded brake pipe from lsv to rear axle flexi, excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Brake pipe excessively corroded front to rear brake pipes excessively corroded to lsv (3.6.B.2c)
Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)
Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases intermediate pipe snapped (7.1.2)
Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a ball joint drop link ball joint (2.4.G.2)
Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
front brake discs corroded
rear axle brake pipes corroded
Nearside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
Offside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
Offside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
n/s and o/s/f axle sivel joints seals are leaking
Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)
Nearside front brake juddering severely (3.7.A.2b)
Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Offside front brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.2b)
n/s and o/s/f axle sivel joints seals are leaking
Exhaust front section is corroded.
Nearside front brake disc is slightly pitted.
Offside and nearside front lubricating pipes are corroded.
Offside and nearside front swivel joint are leaking oil.
Offside front tyre is worn on the outer edge.
Offside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)
Offside and nearside lubricating pipes are very corroded.
Centre Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)
Nearside Front brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)
Offside Front Axle swivel joint has excessive play in a swivel pin (2.5.A.3b)
Offside Front brake disc excessively scored (3.5.1h)
Offside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)
Offside and nearside lubricating pipes are very corroded.
Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)
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 VNE is a 2003 Suzuki Jimny in Blue with a 1,328cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 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 VNE, 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 VNE registered?
SL53 VNE is a 2003 Suzuki Jimny, first registered on 30 September 2003.
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