MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
57,732 miBelow or average mileage for this year
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Nearside Front Axle swivel pins and bushes swivel pin and/or bush slightly worn (5.1.2 (b) (i))
Oil leak, but not excessive N/S swivel housing (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Rear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively Both (1.2.1 (e))
Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))
Nearside Front Axle swivel pins and bushes swivel pin and/or bush slightly worn (5.1.2 (b) (i))
Oil leak, but not excessive N/S swivel housing (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Silencer (6.1.2 (a))
Rear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively Both (1.2.1 (e))
Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both front to rears (1.1.11 (c))
chassis corroded/undersealed
Nearside Front Wheel bearing rough when rotated (5.1.3 (b) (i))
Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both front to rears (1.1.11 (c))
Steering box leaking oil (2.1.1 (e) (i))
both front headlight images poor
chassis and underside undersealed
front inner wings corroded
nearside and offside rear chassis corroded
Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material all pipes (1.1.11 (c))
front inner wings corroded
Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))
Nearside Inner Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced sill /floor (7.1.1 (a) (i))
Nearside Integral body structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting (6.2.2 (d) (i))
Nearside Rear Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength sill /inner arch (5.3.6 (a) (i))
Nearside Rear Integral body structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting (6.2.2 (d) (i))
Nearside Rear Outer Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))
Offside Rear Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength sill/inner arch (5.3.6 (a) (i))
Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material all pipes (1.1.11 (c))
Front inner wings corroded
shows extensive corrosion /welded areas under side
Nearside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))
Vehicle chassis corroded in multiple locations but not weakened
Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)
Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules BOTH (3.6.B.4e)
Front Brake pipe slightly corroded BOTH (3.6.B.2c)
Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened BOTH (3.5.1i)
Offside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)
Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) slightly corroded (2.3.2)
Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)
Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively BOTH (8.2.2)
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules BOTH (3.6.B.4e)
Front Brake pipe slightly corroded BOTH (3.6.B.2c)
Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened BOTH (3.5.1i)
Offside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)
Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) slightly corroded (2.3.2)
Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)
Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Battery insecure (1.9.1)
Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)
Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
EXHAUST SYSTEM (rusty)
Fuel pipe leaking (7.2.3)
UNDERSIDE (rusty)
Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)
Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
EXHAUST SYSTEM (rusty)
UNDERSIDE (rusty)
1 of 3 metal brake pipes at mounting clip above o/s rear coil spring looks very rusty but unable to assess properly
Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
Fuel pipe/s corroded
Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Prop-shaft universal joint worn
all 4 tyres perished between treads
slight leak from both sides swivel hub seals
underside heavily undersealed
Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Fuel pipe/s corroded
all 4 tyres perished between treads
slight leak from o/s swivel hub seal
underside heavily undersealed
Fuel pipe/s corroded
brake pipes heavily undersealed
slight oil leak from both sides swivel hub seals
underside heavily undersealed
Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)
Fuel pipe/s corroded
brake pipes heavily undersealed
slight oil leak from both sides swivel hub seals
underside heavily undersealed
Nail in offside rear tyre
Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)
Front Exhaust has part of the system excessively deteriorated (7.1.1a)
Rear Exhaust has part of the system excessively deteriorated (7.1.1a)
Nail in offside rear tyre
Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)
Front brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)
Nearside Front Axle swivel joint has excessive play in a swivel pin (2.5.A.3b)
Offside Front Brake hose twisted (3.6.B.4c)
Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)
nearside front brake disc slightly corroded
Offside Front Axle swivel joint has excessive play in a swivel pin (2.5.A.3b)
Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)
nearside front brake disc slightly corroded
How Reliable is the Suzuki Jimny?
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Top MOT Failure Points
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SP53 VWJ is a 2003 Suzuki Jimny in Blue with a 1,328cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 27 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63%.
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 VWJ, 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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SP53 VWJ is a 2003 Suzuki Jimny, first registered on 24 September 2003.
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