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SP53 YJA

2003 Suzuki Jimny

Red Petrol 1328cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 Dec 2017
Tests16 (11 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate68.8%

Mileage

136,071 mi
Last recorded136,071 miles
Recorded on15 Dec 2016
Typical for 2003 Suzuki Jimny57,891 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSP53 YJA
MakeSuzuki
ModelJimny
Year2003
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,328cc

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MOT History

11 pass 5 fail
Pass 15 Dec 2016 136,071 miles

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

Fail 15 Dec 2016 136,070 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

Pass 19 Nov 2015 132,359 miles

Fuel pipes corroded

Nearside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Nearside and offside inner sills corroded

Oil leak

Rear floor pan corroded

Unable to see condition of nearside and offside outer sills

Fail 13 Nov 2015 132,346 miles

Offside Rear rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (3.7.B.5b)

Fuel pipes corroded

Nearside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

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

Nearside and offside inner sills corroded

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

Oil leak

Rear floor pan corroded

Unable to see condition of nearside and offside outer sills

Pass 13 Dec 2014 132,201 miles

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

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

Fail 11 Dec 2014 132,201 miles

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

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

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

Pass 20 Aug 2013 120,840 miles
Pass 7 Sep 2012 106,637 miles
Pass 25 Aug 2011 93,161 miles
Pass 1 Sep 2010 81,584 miles
Pass 10 Sep 2009 69,578 miles
Fail 5 Sep 2009 69,507 miles

Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

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

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

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

Pass 5 Sep 2008 56,644 miles

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Pass 11 Sep 2007 43,564 miles
Fail 7 Sep 2007 43,564 miles

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

Pass 22 Aug 2006 29,660 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

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 YJA is a 2003 Suzuki Jimny in Red with a 1,328cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.8%.

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 YJA, 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 YJA is a 2003 Suzuki Jimny, first registered on 11 September 2003.

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