MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
85,740 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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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))
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))
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
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
Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
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)
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)
Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
nearside wiper blade torn
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
Gearbox mounting defective
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
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
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
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
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
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
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?
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Top MOT Failure Points
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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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