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SM53 HKV

2003 Suzuki Jimny

Blue Petrol 1328cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Jun 2018
Tests18 (11 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate61.1%

Mileage

53,948 mi
Last recorded53,948 miles
Recorded on30 Jun 2017
Typical for 2003 Suzuki Jimny57,891 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSM53 HKV
MakeSuzuki
ModelJimny
Year2003
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,328cc

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MOT History

11 pass 7 fail
Pass 30 Jun 2017 53,948 miles
Fail 12 Sep 2016 53,962 miles

Brake hydraulic reservoir leaking hydraulic fluid (3.6.A.1)

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

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

Front Lower Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) leaking from a joint (2.3.3b)

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

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

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Inner Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings sill (6.1.B.2)

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

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

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (3.7.B.5b)

Centre Fuel Pipe/s corroded ()

Front differential leaking

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Front tyre sidewall perished

Offside Front tyre sidewall perished

Offside front wiper split

Pass 18 Sep 2015 50,845 miles

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

Tyre worn close to the legal limit both rear (4.1.E.1)

Fail 14 Sep 2015 50,814 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

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

Tyre worn close to the legal limit both rear (4.1.E.1)

Pass 17 Sep 2014 46,990 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

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

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 Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

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)

front to rear fuel pipes slightly corrdoded

Fail 17 Sep 2014 46,982 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Nail in nearside rear tyre

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

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 Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

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)

front to rear fuel pipes slightly corrdoded

Pass 17 Sep 2013 42,905 miles
Fail 12 Sep 2012 38,975 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Pass 12 Sep 2012 38,975 miles
Pass 12 Sep 2011 33,558 miles

eml light on

Fail 12 Sep 2011 33,558 miles

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

Centre Front Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

eml light on

Pass 8 Sep 2010 30,226 miles

Trailing arm synthetic bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

eml light on

Pass 16 Sep 2009 27,250 miles

advise front speres s/corroded balls

advise front tyres s/wear and s/cracks s/walls

Fail 16 Sep 2009 27,250 miles

Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

advise front speres s/corroded balls

advise front tyres s/wear and s/cracks s/walls

Pass 8 Sep 2008 23,617 miles

advise s/pitted front spheres

Fail 8 Sep 2008 23,617 miles

brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

advise s/pitted front spheres

Pass 18 Sep 2007 19,800 miles
Pass 21 Sep 2006 14,640 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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SM53 HKV 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 61.1%.

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 SM53 HKV, 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 SM53 HKV registered?

SM53 HKV is a 2003 Suzuki Jimny, first registered on 20 October 2003.

Is SM53 HKV safe to buy?

The MOT history for SM53 HKV shows 18 tests with a 61.1% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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