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SO53 PVT

2003 Suzuki Jimny

Black Petrol 1328cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Dec 2024
Tests21 (18 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

115,972 mi
Last recorded115,972 miles
Recorded on30 Nov 2023
Typical for 2003 Suzuki Jimny57,891 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

18 pass 3 fail
Pass 30 Nov 2023 115,972 miles

Fuel Pipe/s corroded ()

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing All four (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

underside showing signs of corrosion

Pass 2 Dec 2022 106,048 miles
Fail 2 Dec 2022 106,048 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high and too far to the left. (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low and too far to the left. (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 11 Sep 2021 104,263 miles
Pass 11 Sep 2020 100,190 miles

Offside Front Minor corrosion in o/s wheel arch but not seriously weakened

Offside Front Slight weepage at kingpin but not excessive

Pass 2 Oct 2019 94,540 miles
Pass 21 Sep 2018 93,202 miles

Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Passenger seat(s) missing at time of test ()

Various suspension and steering system components corroded but not excessive

Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Fail 21 Sep 2018 93,202 miles

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

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

Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Passenger seat(s) missing at time of test ()

Various suspension and steering system components corroded but not excessive

Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 21 Sep 2017 91,626 miles
Pass 27 Sep 2016 90,063 miles

Nearside Front Axle swivel joint has slight play (2.5.A.3b)

Nearside Front Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)

Nearside Rear Passenger seat(s) missing at time of test ()

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded from brake valve/T piece (3.6.B.2c)

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

Offside Front Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)

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

Pass 28 Sep 2015 87,800 miles

all brake pipes and underside of vehicle heavily greased/undersealed

under trays fitted to vehicle obscuring items view

Pass 7 Oct 2014 83,716 miles

Power steering pipes starting to corrode.

Underside of vehicle and pipes painted.

Pass 7 Oct 2013 77,552 miles

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

slight float on offside rear halfshaft

slight lift on offside front swivel hb bearings

Pass 10 Oct 2012 70,316 miles
Fail 12 Oct 2011 61,988 miles

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

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

Offside Front Mechanical brake component has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

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

Pass 12 Oct 2011 61,988 miles

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

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

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

Pass 12 Oct 2010 54,125 miles
Pass 21 Oct 2009 46,517 miles
Pass 11 Oct 2008 37,788 miles
Pass 6 Nov 2007 30,152 miles
Pass 25 Nov 2006 21,749 miles

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 PVT is a 2003 Suzuki Jimny in Black with a 1,328cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85.7%.

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 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 SO53 PVT, 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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SO53 PVT is a 2003 Suzuki Jimny, first registered on 20 December 2003.

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