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SL53 VNE

2003 Suzuki Jimny

Blue Petrol 1328cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 Oct 2017
Tests15 (10 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

60,991 mi
Last recorded60,991 miles
Recorded on28 Nov 2017
Typical for 2003 Suzuki Jimny57,891 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

10 pass 5 fail
Fail 28 Nov 2017 60,991 miles

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

Pass 20 Oct 2016 59,475 miles
Fail 13 Oct 2016 59,447 miles

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

Pass 29 Sep 2015 57,146 miles
Pass 1 Oct 2014 53,607 miles

Nearside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

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

Pass 24 Sep 2013 51,073 miles

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

Pass 1 Oct 2012 43,031 miles
Pass 22 Sep 2011 35,954 miles

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

Fail 22 Sep 2011 35,954 miles

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

Pass 30 Jun 2010 30,742 miles

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.

Pass 29 Jun 2009 25,710 miles

Offside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside and nearside lubricating pipes are very corroded.

Fail 15 Jun 2009 25,701 miles

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.

Pass 6 Feb 2008 18,964 miles
Fail 5 Feb 2008 18,964 miles

Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 26 Sep 2006 12,609 miles

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.

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 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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SL53 VNE is a 2003 Suzuki Jimny, first registered on 30 September 2003.

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