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SV53 FRC

2003 Suzuki Jimny

Silver Petrol 1328cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Oct 2023
Tests23 (17 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate73.9%

Mileage

38,754 mi
Last recorded38,754 miles
Recorded on31 Oct 2022
Typical for 2003 Suzuki Jimny57,891 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSV53 FRC
MakeSuzuki
ModelJimny
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,328cc

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MOT History

17 pass 6 fail
Pass 31 Oct 2022 38,754 miles

Integral body structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security both rear outer sills rusted/repaired (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Pass 18 Oct 2021 38,555 miles

Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced and body at rear body mounts (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 21 Oct 2020 38,135 miles
Pass 18 Oct 2019 37,749 miles
Pass 24 Oct 2018 37,632 miles

Coil spring corroded ALL 4 (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 12 Oct 2017 37,201 miles

Front metal pipes on front diff up to chassis leg corroded

engine management light on

Fail 11 Oct 2017 37,201 miles

Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases split in front on cat (7.1.2)

Front front brake binding front brakes binding (3.7.B.1)

Front metal pipes on front diff up to chassis leg corroded

engine management light on

Pass 6 Oct 2016 36,891 miles
Pass 13 Oct 2015 36,175 miles

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

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

Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Pass 14 Oct 2014 35,443 miles
Fail 10 Oct 2014 35,443 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 2 Oct 2013 34,806 miles

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

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

Fail 2 Oct 2013 34,806 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 2 Oct 2012 34,070 miles
Pass 3 Oct 2011 33,327 miles
Pass 14 Oct 2010 32,644 miles
Fail 13 Oct 2010 32,644 miles

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

Pass 13 Oct 2009 31,883 miles
Pass 28 Oct 2008 31,017 miles
Fail 28 Oct 2008 31,017 miles

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

Pass 11 Oct 2007 23,707 miles
Fail 9 Oct 2007 23,707 miles

Nearside Front front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

Front front brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.2b)

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

osf hub seal leaking

Pass 9 Oct 2006 17,554 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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SV53 FRC is a 2003 Suzuki Jimny in Silver with a 1,328cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.9%.

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 SV53 FRC, 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 SV53 FRC registered?

SV53 FRC is a 2003 Suzuki Jimny, first registered on 1 September 2003.

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