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SM53 HLC

2003 Suzuki Jimny

Blue Petrol 1328cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Nov 2022
Tests18 (14 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

48,301 mi
Last recorded48,301 miles
Recorded on9 Nov 2021
Typical for 2003 Suzuki Jimny57,891 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

14 pass 4 fail
Pass 9 Nov 2021 48,301 miles

Fuel Pipe/s corroded ()

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Fail 9 Nov 2021 48,301 miles

Horn not working (7.7 (a))

Fuel Pipe/s corroded ()

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 7 Oct 2020 43,114 miles

Rear Fuel Pipe/s corroded ()

Pass 22 Nov 2019 36,706 miles

Fuel Pipe/s corroded ()

Fail 21 Nov 2019 36,704 miles

Front Brakes imbalanced across an axle (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Brake pipe excessively corroded front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded across axle (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Brake pipe excessively corroded front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded across axle to flexy (1.1.11 (c))

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Fuel Pipe/s corroded ()

Nearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 11 Dec 2018 30,800 miles

Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both front (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material all (1.1.11 (c))

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 6 Dec 2017 30,136 miles

Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

under body and brake pipes under sealed

Fail 4 Dec 2017 30,133 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage insecure (2.4.G.1)

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

Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

under body and brake pipes under sealed

Pass 28 Dec 2016 28,968 miles

Brake pipe slightly corroded both rears (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

under body and brake pipes under sealed

Pass 31 Dec 2015 28,171 miles

brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both fronts (3.5.1i)

under body and brake pipes under sealed

Pass 17 Nov 2014 26,709 miles

Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

both rear tyres and offside front tyre have slight cracking to side walls and between tread

Pass 19 Nov 2013 24,417 miles

all 4 tyre sidewalls cracked

Fail 18 Nov 2013 24,417 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

Pass 16 Aug 2010 24,315 miles

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Pass 11 Aug 2009 23,450 miles

Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Pass 17 Jun 2009 23,407 miles
Pass 15 Jul 2008 22,090 miles

oil leak front offside swivel hub

Pass 16 Jul 2007 20,166 miles

Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

near side front tyre tread is worn on outer edge

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 HLC 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 77.8%.

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 HLC, 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 HLC registered?

SM53 HLC is a 2003 Suzuki Jimny, first registered on 27 October 2003.

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