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ST53 KUY

2003 Suzuki Jimny

Blue Petrol 1298cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 Jan 2023
Tests27 (16 pass, 11 fail)
Pass rate59.3%

Mileage

89,101 mi
Last recorded89,101 miles
Recorded on11 Jan 2022
Typical for 2003 Suzuki Jimny57,891 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationST53 KUY
MakeSuzuki
ModelJimny
Year2003
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,298cc

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MOT History

16 pass 11 fail
Pass 11 Jan 2022 89,101 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Nearside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Nearside Front Integral body structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security Cross member (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Nearside Rear Integral body structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security Cross member (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Offside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Offside Front Integral body structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security Cross member (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Offside Front Integral body structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security Inner sill (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Fail 25 Nov 2021 89,089 miles

Offside Front Brake actuating linkage mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded Wheel arch adjacent to pedal box (1.1.21 (e) (i))

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Nearside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Nearside Front Integral body structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Nearside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Integral body structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Offside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Offside Front Integral body structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Offside Front Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Outrigger (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Pass 4 Nov 2020 86,597 miles

Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Both outriggers (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Various areas of surface corrosion to underside of body, chassis and suspension components.

Fail 4 Nov 2020 86,597 miles

Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Both outriggers (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has an excessively worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

Various areas of surface corrosion to underside of body, chassis and suspension components.

Pass 28 Nov 2019 85,247 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Front axle breathers corroded/broken

Fuel Pipe/s corroded ()

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Service brake requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair (1.2.1 (c))

Various areas of surface corrosion to underside of vehicle, chassis and suspension components.

Fail 19 Nov 2019 85,226 miles

Nearside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced Centre and rear inner sill (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced Inner sill (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Front axle breathers corroded/broken

Fuel Pipe/s corroded ()

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Service brake requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair (1.2.1 (c))

Various areas of surface corrosion to underside of vehicle, chassis and suspension components.

Pass 27 Nov 2018 83,180 miles

Fuel Pipe/s corroded ()

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Rear Service brake requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair (1.2.1 (c))

Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

front axle breather pipes corroded

Fail 27 Nov 2018 83,180 miles

Fuel Pipe/s corroded ()

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Rear Service brake requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair (1.2.1 (c))

Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

front axle breather pipes corroded

Pass 27 Nov 2017 80,168 miles

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

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

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Various areas of surface corrosion to underside of vehicle.

Fail 14 Nov 2017 80,153 miles

Headlamp aim too low Both (1.8)

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

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

Offside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded Inner wheel arch (5.2.6)

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

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

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Various areas of surface corrosion to underside of vehicle.

Pass 4 Aug 2016 76,310 miles

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

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

Fail 4 Aug 2016 76,308 miles

Front Brakes imbalanced across an axle 36% (3.7.B.5b)

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

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

Pass 17 Aug 2015 75,631 miles

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 24 Jul 2014 73,739 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

n/s/f & o/s/f hubs tractor balls corroded

o/s horn button on steering wheel inop/horn works from n/s button

Fail 22 Jul 2014 73,739 miles

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

Front Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Nearside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

n/s/f & o/s/f hubs tractor balls corroded

o/s horn button on steering wheel inop/horn works from n/s button

Pass 5 Aug 2013 71,345 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

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

both front hubs (tractor balls) corroded o/s/f damp oil

Pass 28 Jul 2012 68,178 miles

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

Fail 13 Jul 2012 68,160 miles

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

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

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

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

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.7.5)

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

Pass 3 Aug 2011 65,891 miles
Pass 30 Dec 2010 59,507 miles
Fail 30 Dec 2010 59,507 miles

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

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

Pass 3 Dec 2009 48,991 miles
Pass 17 Dec 2008 41,109 miles
Fail 16 Dec 2008 41,109 miles

Nearside Front Mechanical brake component has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

Offside Front Seat belt retracting mechanism defective (5.2.5b)

Pass 27 Dec 2007 34,514 miles
Fail 27 Dec 2007 34,514 miles

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

Pass 13 Dec 2006 23,950 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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ST53 KUY is a 2003 Suzuki Jimny in Blue with a 1,298cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 27 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 59.3%.

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 ST53 KUY, 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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ST53 KUY is a 2003 Suzuki Jimny, first registered on 5 December 2003.

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