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SM53 JWK

2003 Suzuki Jimny

Blue Petrol 1328cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Dec 2020
Tests21 (13 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate61.9%

Mileage

85,740 mi
Last recorded85,740 miles
Recorded on23 Nov 2020
Typical for 2003 Suzuki Jimny57,891 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

13 pass 8 fail
Fail 23 Nov 2020 85,740 miles

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Lower Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced sill (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Lower Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced sill (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Rear Brake load sensing valve linkage defective and function impaired (1.1.17 (a))

Rear Fuel hose insecure (6.1.3 (a) (i))

Brake pipe inadequately clipped or supported both front to rear (1.1.11 (d) (i))

Offside Front Hydraulic leak, but not excessive pas pipes corroded and weeping (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Fuel hose chafing (6.1.3 (c) (i))

Pass 23 Dec 2019 83,349 miles
Fail 16 Dec 2019 83,349 miles

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

Nearside Front Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Pass 19 Apr 2018 79,155 miles

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

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

front 4wd pipes corroded and broken

Fail 18 Apr 2018 79,155 miles

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

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

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

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

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

front 4wd pipes corroded and broken

Pass 7 Apr 2017 69,930 miles

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

Pass 21 Apr 2016 61,204 miles
Fail 21 Apr 2016 61,204 miles

Front Brake pipe excessively corroded TO REAR AT LOAD SENSING VALVE (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings INNER SILL AREA (6.1.B.2)

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

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

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

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

Pass 20 Jul 2015 54,295 miles
Fail 20 Jul 2015 54,295 miles

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

Front Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

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

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

Pass 1 Aug 2014 52,598 miles
Pass 14 Nov 2013 46,886 miles

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

nearside wiper blade torn

Fail 12 Nov 2013 46,886 miles

Centre Rear engine mounting deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (6.1.D.1a)

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

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

nearside wiper blade torn

Pass 6 Dec 2012 41,608 miles

Gearbox mounting defective

Pass 8 Dec 2011 39,582 miles

Battery insecure

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

eng mani light on

eng sump corroded

fuel pipes/brake pipes/4x4 vacuum pipes slightly corroded

Pass 12 Jun 2010 35,508 miles

Nearside Rear Lower Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Offside Lower Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

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

Offside Rear Lower Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

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

engine management light on

Fail 12 Jun 2010 35,505 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Nearside Rear Lower Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Offside Lower Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

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

Offside Rear Lower Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

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

engine management light on

Pass 29 Jun 2009 26,876 miles

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

eng mgmt light on

slight play at n/s/f hub

spare tyre worn and o/s/f on 3mm

Pass 10 May 2008 23,142 miles

Front windscreen wipers smearing

Offside Rear position lamp(s) slightly affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.A.3f)

Slight end float in both rear wheel bearings

Fail 10 May 2008 23,142 miles

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

Front windscreen wipers smearing

Offside Rear position lamp(s) slightly affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.A.3f)

Slight end float in both rear wheel bearings

Pass 25 Apr 2007 19,015 miles

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

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

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

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

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

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 JWK is a 2003 Suzuki Jimny in Blue with a 1,328cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.9%.

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 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 JWK, 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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SM53 JWK is a 2003 Suzuki Jimny, first registered on 21 November 2003.

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