MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
81,158 miAbove average mileage for this year
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50+ data pointsMOT History
Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)
Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (3.7.B.5b)
Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (3.7.B.5b)
1x horn button inoperative
Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
front inner brake pads appear to be worn close to minimum thickness, difficult to see properely
front to rear fuel lines corroded
Nearside Rear coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)
1x horn button inoperative
Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
front inner brake pads appear to be worn close to minimum thickness, difficult to see properely
front to rear fuel lines corroded
Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
fuel pipes are corroded
Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c) DANGEROUS
Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c) DANGEROUS
Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)
Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)
Nearside Front Axle swivel joint has slight play (2.5.A.3b)
Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
exhauxt fouling on towbar
Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
Offside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)
Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)
Nearside Front Axle swivel joint has slight play (2.5.A.3b)
exhauxt fouling on towbar
Offside Front Seat belt damaged but not affecting the operation of the belt (5.2.2a)
Nearside Front Axle swivel joint has excessive play in a ball joint (2.5.A.3b)
Offside Front Axle swivel joint has excessive play in a ball joint (2.5.A.3b)
How Reliable is the Suzuki Jimny?
Based on 677,512 MOT tests across 43,507 vehicles.
Top MOT Failure Points
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SM53 VLR is a 2003 Suzuki Jimny in Silver with a 1,328cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.
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 VLR, 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 VLR registered?
SM53 VLR is a 2003 Suzuki Jimny, first registered on 14 November 2003.
Is SM53 VLR safe to buy?
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