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SO53 PVU

2003 Suzuki Jimny

Silver Petrol 1328cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Jan 2018
Tests15 (11 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate73.3%

Mileage

105,619 mi
Last recorded105,619 miles
Recorded on20 Jan 2017
Typical for 2003 Suzuki Jimny57,891 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSO53 PVU
MakeSuzuki
ModelJimny
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,328cc

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MOT History

11 pass 4 fail
Pass 20 Jan 2017 105,619 miles

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

Offside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

o/s/f inner wheel arch holed with corrosion out with prescribed area

Pass 28 Jan 2016 100,954 miles
Pass 15 Jan 2015 96,675 miles

Offside Front Axle beam has slight vertical movement between stub axle and axle beam (2.5.A.1a)

Fail 12 Jan 2015 96,675 miles

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

Offside Front Axle beam has slight vertical movement between stub axle and axle beam (2.5.A.1a)

Pass 29 May 2014 96,657 miles

Offside Front Axle beam has slight vertical movement between stub axle and axle beam (2.5.A.1a)

Pass 22 May 2013 93,348 miles

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

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 24 May 2012 89,853 miles

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

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Fail 16 May 2012 89,777 miles

Offside Front coil spring fractured (2.4.C.1a)

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

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 28 Apr 2011 84,750 miles

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

Pass 29 Apr 2010 81,151 miles
Pass 28 May 2009 74,658 miles
Fail 28 May 2009 74,658 miles

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

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

Offside Front Front position lamp(s) flickers when tapped lightly by hand (1.1.4c)

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

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 16 Jan 2008 59,289 miles

Offside Rear Seat belt damaged but not affecting the operation of the belt (5.2.2a)

Fail 11 Jan 2008 59,079 miles

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

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low and too far to the left. (1.8)

Offside Rear Seat belt damaged but not affecting the operation of the belt (5.2.2a)

Pass 27 Nov 2006 40,687 miles

Nearside Steering pivot point has slight play (2.2.B.1g)

Offside Steering pivot point has slight play (2.2.B.1g)

Offside front brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.2b)

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 PVU is a 2003 Suzuki Jimny in Silver with a 1,328cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.3%.

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 PVU, 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 PVU is a 2003 Suzuki Jimny, first registered on 22 December 2003.

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