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SO53 EYM

2003 Suzuki Jimny

Black Petrol 1328cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 Nov 2020
Tests20 (12 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

82,478 mi
Last recorded82,478 miles
Recorded on18 Nov 2019
Typical for 2003 Suzuki Jimny57,891 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSO53 EYM
MakeSuzuki
ModelJimny
Year2003
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,328cc

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MOT History

12 pass 8 fail
Pass 18 Nov 2019 82,478 miles

Nearside Rear Integral body structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Offside Front Integral body structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Offside Rear Integral body structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security (6.2.2 (d) (i))

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

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

Fail 4 Nov 2019 82,478 miles

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

Nearside Rear Integral body structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Offside Front Integral body structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Offside Rear Integral body structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security (6.2.2 (d) (i))

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

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

Pass 31 Aug 2018 82,360 miles
Pass 31 Aug 2017 82,123 miles
Pass 12 Aug 2016 79,780 miles
Fail 10 Aug 2016 79,780 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 17 Jul 2015 74,538 miles
Pass 1 Aug 2014 70,837 miles

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

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

nearside rear passengers seat base missing at time of test

Fail 22 Jul 2014 70,837 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Offside Front Drag link end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

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

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

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

Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

fluid leak at OSR hub

nearside rear passengers seat base missing at time of test

Pass 1 Jul 2013 64,065 miles
Fail 29 Jun 2013 64,065 miles

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Offside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

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)

Pass 23 Jul 2012 56,437 miles
Fail 9 Jul 2012 56,437 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 27 Jul 2011 52,108 miles
Fail 19 Jul 2011 52,108 miles

Offside Rear brake drum contaminated by oil (3.5.1h) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 18 Feb 2010 41,314 miles
Fail 29 Jan 2010 41,214 miles

Nearside Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

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

Offside Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1) DANGEROUS

Offside rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a) DANGEROUS

Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a) DANGEROUS

rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2) DANGEROUS

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

Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Pass 30 Jan 2009 34,597 miles
Pass 20 Feb 2007 19,493 miles
Fail 19 Feb 2007 19,493 miles

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

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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SO53 EYM is a 2003 Suzuki Jimny in Black with a 1,328cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

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 SO53 EYM, 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 SO53 EYM registered?

SO53 EYM is a 2003 Suzuki Jimny, first registered on 28 November 2003.

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