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SM53 HKW

2003 Suzuki Jimny

Blue Petrol 1328cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 May 2017
Tests13 (10 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate76.9%

Mileage

68,282 mi
Last recorded68,282 miles
Recorded on13 May 2016
Typical for 2003 Suzuki Jimny57,891 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

10 pass 3 fail
Pass 13 May 2016 68,282 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Fail 12 May 2016 68,280 miles

Centre Fuel pipe excessively chafed (7.2.2)

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

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

Nearside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Pass 6 May 2015 62,786 miles

Fuel pipe/s corroded

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

Vehicle's internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights

exhaust corroding

Pass 7 May 2014 56,089 miles

Fuel pipe/s corroded

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

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

Pass 8 May 2013 51,313 miles
Fail 1 May 2013 51,271 miles

Centre Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

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

Offside Rear Body has a projection caused by damage (6.1.C.1)

Fuel pipe/s corroded

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

rear silencer corroding

slight oil leak from offside front swivel housing

Pass 18 May 2012 47,318 miles

exhaust shows signs corrosion

Pass 20 May 2011 43,875 miles

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

Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

rear tyre walls perished

Pass 14 Apr 2010 36,090 miles

Offside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

all tyres slightly cracked

Fail 12 Apr 2010 36,078 miles

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

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

Offside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

all tyres slightly cracked

Pass 25 Feb 2009 29,067 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

engine management light on

Pass 27 Nov 2007 21,591 miles
Pass 30 Nov 2006 18,306 miles

advise near side front tyre

advise wheel alignment check

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 HKW is a 2003 Suzuki Jimny in Blue 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 SM53 HKW, 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 HKW registered?

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

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