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SP53 RGY

2003 Suzuki Jimny

Silver Petrol 1328cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 Mar 2021
Tests22 (13 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate59.1%

Mileage

38,871 mi
Last recorded38,871 miles
Recorded on21 Mar 2020
Typical for 2003 Suzuki Jimny57,891 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSP53 RGY
MakeSuzuki
ModelJimny
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,328cc

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MOT History

13 pass 9 fail
Pass 21 Mar 2020 38,871 miles

underside vehicle corroded

Fail 18 Mar 2020 38,865 miles

Nearside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Wheel bearing has excessive play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Inner Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

underside vehicle corroded

Pass 1 Oct 2018 33,654 miles

Anti-roll bar ball joint has slight play Both front (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Vechicle heavily corroded

Fail 6 Feb 2018 33,633 miles

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

Nearside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Nearside Rear Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Nearside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is deliberately modified which significantly reduces the original strength (5.2.6)

Offside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is deliberately modified which significantly reduces the original strength (5.2.6)

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

Offside Rear Body or chassis has an unsatisfactory modification, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Offside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is deliberately modified which significantly reduces the original strength (5.2.6)

Offside Rear front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Fuel Pipe/s 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)

Oil leak sump ()

Pass 6 Feb 2017 32,581 miles
Pass 16 Feb 2016 31,285 miles
Fail 15 Feb 2016 31,285 miles

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

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Pass 13 Feb 2015 29,657 miles
Fail 9 Feb 2015 29,653 miles

Emissions not tested (7.3.A.1)

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

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

Pass 5 Feb 2014 28,107 miles
Pass 20 Feb 2013 26,455 miles
Fail 19 Feb 2013 26,455 miles

Nearside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Fail 12 Feb 2013 26,451 miles

Brake load sensing valve defective and function impaired (3.6.E.3)

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

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

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

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Nearside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

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

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

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

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

GEARBOX MOUNTING FRACTURED TRANSFER BOX MOUNTINGS AND BRACKETS FRACTURED

Pass 7 Feb 2012 24,144 miles
Fail 6 Feb 2012 24,144 miles

Nearside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Pass 8 Feb 2011 21,878 miles
Fail 7 Feb 2011 21,878 miles

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

Pass 9 Feb 2010 19,733 miles
Fail 9 Feb 2010 19,732 miles

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Pass 23 Jan 2009 17,473 miles
Pass 25 Jan 2008 15,655 miles
Pass 16 Jan 2007 13,841 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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SP53 RGY is a 2003 Suzuki Jimny in Silver with a 1,328cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 59.1%.

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 SP53 RGY, 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 SP53 RGY registered?

SP53 RGY is a 2003 Suzuki Jimny, first registered on 2 September 2003.

Is SP53 RGY safe to buy?

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