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SO53 PWY

2003 Suzuki Jimny

Black Petrol 1298cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Nov 2020
Tests18 (13 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate72.2%

Mileage

87,956 mi
Last recorded87,956 miles
Recorded on15 Apr 2019
Typical for 2003 Suzuki Jimny57,891 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSO53 PWY
MakeSuzuki
ModelJimny
Year2003
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,298cc

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MOT History

13 pass 5 fail
Pass 15 Apr 2019 87,956 miles

Nearside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (7.1.1 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (7.1.1 (a) (i))

front axles swivel joint has slight dampness of oil

underside corroded not considered excessive

Fail 15 Apr 2019 87,956 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (7.1.1 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (7.1.1 (a) (i))

front axles swivel joint has slight dampness of oil

underside corroded not considered excessive

Pass 3 May 2018 85,419 miles
Fail 3 May 2018 85,419 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 25 Apr 2017 81,572 miles

Offside Front Trailing arm synthetic bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Fail 19 Apr 2017 81,571 miles

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

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

Nearside Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

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

Offside Rear Trailing arm fractured (2.4.G.1)

Offside Side repeater incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Nearside Front Inner Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Front Inner Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Trailing arm synthetic bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 24 Aug 2015 74,379 miles
Pass 9 Jul 2014 67,796 miles

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

Fuel pipe/s corroded

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) slightly corroded (2.3.2)

engine man lt on

front brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

slight bind at n/s front brake

Pass 12 Jul 2013 66,140 miles

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

Fuel pipe/s corroded

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) slightly corroded (2.3.2)

engine man lt on

front brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

nearside rear tyre perished/cracking

Pass 17 Jul 2012 64,780 miles

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

Fuel pipe/s corroded

engine man lt on

unable to fully inspect brake pipes... covered with grease

Pass 7 Jun 2011 63,172 miles

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

engine man lt on

Pass 16 Jun 2010 61,932 miles

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

nearside front axle ( half moon ) swivel joint has slight oil leak

nearside front brake disc slightly pitted

offside front axle ( half moon ) swivel joint has slight oil leak

offside front brake disc slightly pitted

Fail 15 Jun 2010 61,932 miles

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

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

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

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

nearside front axle ( half moon ) swivel joint has slight oil leak

nearside front brake disc slightly pitted

offside front axle ( half moon ) swivel joint has slight oil leak

offside front brake disc slightly pitted

Pass 24 Nov 2009 60,681 miles

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

Pass 20 Nov 2008 58,735 miles

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

Pass 10 Dec 2007 56,080 miles

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

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

Fail 25 Sep 2007 56,075 miles

Nearside Front Axle swivel joint has excessive movement between a swivel joint and its housing (2.5.A.1b)

Offside Front Axle swivel joint has excessive movement between a swivel joint and its housing (2.5.A.1b)

Pass 27 Oct 2006 46,941 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 PWY is a 2003 Suzuki Jimny in Black with a 1,298cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.2%.

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 PWY, 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 PWY is a 2003 Suzuki Jimny, first registered on 30 December 2003.

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