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SV53 PZH

2003 Suzuki Jimny

Black Petrol 1328cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Oct 2022
Tests18 (11 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate61.1%

Mileage

139,800 mi
Last recorded139,800 miles
Recorded on4 Oct 2021
Typical for 2003 Suzuki Jimny57,891 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSV53 PZH
MakeSuzuki
ModelJimny
Year2003
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,328cc

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MOT History

11 pass 7 fail
Pass 4 Oct 2021 139,800 miles
Pass 22 Aug 2020 134,417 miles
Pass 22 Sep 2017 123,807 miles

Body has slight corrosion Front slam panel at both sides (6.1.B.2)

Front Both front swivel hub leaking.

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

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

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

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

Propshaft universal joint worn Rear prop rear joint. ()

Transfer box has slight leak.

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' small chip. (8.3.1d)

Fail 30 Aug 2017 123,802 miles

Front Brake pipe excessively corroded Both front to rear. (3.6.B.2c)

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

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

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)

Body has slight corrosion both sides of front slam panel. (6.1.B.2)

Front Both front swivel hubs leaking.

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

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

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

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

Propshaft universal joint worn Rear prop rear joint. ()

Transfer box has slight leak.

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' Small chip. (8.3.1d)

Pass 25 Jul 2016 104,023 miles

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

Nearside Front Axle swivel joint has slight play Bottom pin (2.5.A.3b)

Nearside Front Swivel hub leaking.

Offside Front Axle swivel joint has slight play Bottom pin (2.5.A.3b)

Offside Front Tyre wearing on outer edge.

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

Rear Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing Both (2.7.2a)

Fail 25 Jul 2016 104,023 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 Silencer join (7.1.2)

Rear Registration plate lamp not working Both (1.1.C.1d)

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

Nearside Front Axle swivel joint has slight play Bottom pin (2.5.A.3b)

Nearside Front Swivel hub leaking.

Offside Front Axle swivel joint has slight play Bottom pin (2.5.A.3b)

Offside Front Tyre wearing on outer edge.

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

Rear Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing Both (2.7.2a)

Pass 24 Jul 2015 84,924 miles

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

Fail 22 Jul 2015 84,923 miles

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

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

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

Pass 25 Aug 2014 75,784 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

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

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

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

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

Pass 21 Aug 2013 68,423 miles

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

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

brake pipes corroded slightly

Pass 5 Sep 2012 61,030 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

brake pipes corroded

Fail 4 Sep 2012 61,030 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Front Upper Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

brake pipes corroded

Pass 2 May 2012 60,142 miles

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

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

Nearside rear tyre persihed

Offside front tyre perished

Offside rear tyre perished

Oil leak

Two front hub units are slightly leaking

Fail 30 Apr 2012 60,142 miles

Centre Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

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

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

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

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

Nearside rear tyre persihed

Offside front tyre perished

Offside rear tyre perished

Oil leak

Two front hub units are slightly leaking

Pass 24 Nov 2010 56,980 miles
Fail 2 Nov 2010 56,975 miles

Nearside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter split (2.5.C.1a)

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

Offside Front Axle king pin has excessive play in pin and/or bush adversely affecting the steering (2.5.A.3a)

Offside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter split (2.5.C.1a)

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

Pass 9 Dec 2006 53,224 miles
Fail 6 Dec 2006 53,212 miles

Nearside Front Front constant velocity joint is excessively worn (2.5.C.1b)

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 PZH is a 2003 Suzuki Jimny in Black with a 1,328cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.1%.

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 SV53 PZH, 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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SV53 PZH is a 2003 Suzuki Jimny, first registered on 11 September 2003.

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