MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
131,440 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))
Exhaust emissions likely to be affected by an exhaust leak (8.2.1.1 (b))
Nearside Front Wheel bearing has excessive play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
Offside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))
Offside Front Wheel bearing rough when rotated (5.1.3 (b) (i))
Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced Boot floor badly corroded and has several holes. (7.1.1 (a) (i))
Rear Wheel bearing rough when rotated Both rears. (5.1.3 (b) (i))
Vehicle structure is fractured and structural rigidity is significantly reduced Both chassis rails badly corroded with several cracks. (6.1.1 (a) (i))
Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))
Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
Fuel Pipe/s corroded ()
Nearside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))
Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Underside of vehicle in poor condition (corrosion)
Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view Crack in screen. (3.2 (a) (i))
Nearside Front Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))
Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))
Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))
Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS
Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area fractured to the extent that control of the vehicle is likely to be adversely affected chassis (5.3.6 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS
Offside Front Wheel bearing so rough it is likely to overheat or break up (5.1.3 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS
Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area fractured to the extent that control of the vehicle is likely to be adversely affected chassis (5.3.6 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS
Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure both (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS
Nearside Front Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))
Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil also dust cover missing. (2.7.3)
O/s/f & n/s/f swivel joint seals leaking.
Oil leak engine sump corroded ()
Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Offside Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded chassis (2.4.A.3)
Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)
Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil also dust cover missing. (2.7.3)
O/s/f & n/s/f swivel joint seals leaking.
Oil leak engine sump corroded ()
Transfer box insecure.
Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Middle (7.1.2)
N/s/r tyre cracking on outer edge
Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded To offside (3.6.B.2c)
O/s/r tyre badly cracking in tread
Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Unable to check rear seat-belts
Nearside Rear coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)
Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)
Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Middle (7.1.2)
N/s/r tyre cracking on outer edge
Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded To offside (3.6.B.2c)
O/s/r tyre badly cracking in tread
Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Unable to check rear seat-belts
Nearside Front Axle swivel joint has slight play (2.5.A.3b)
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Nearside Rear tyre nail in it close to side wall.
Offside Front Axle swivel joint has slight play (2.5.A.3b)
Oil leak sump corroded and leaking.
o/s/f & n/s/f swivel joint seals leaking.
Nearside Front Axle swivel joint has slight play (2.5.A.3b)
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
Nearside Rear tyre nail in it close to side wall.
Offside Front Axle swivel joint has slight play (2.5.A.3b)
Oil leak sump corroded and leaking.
o/s/f & n/s/f swivel joint seals leaking.
Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)
Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
Offside Front wheel bearing has excessive play (2.5.A.3c)
Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)
front brake disks corroded
Brake pedal spongy (3.3.B.1b)
Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)
Offside Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)
Nearside Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i) DANGEROUS
Offside Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i) DANGEROUS
Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)
Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)
Front Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)
Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
Nearside Front Axle swivel joint has slight play (2.5.A.3b)
Offside Front Axle swivel joint has slight play (2.5.A.3b)
Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)
gearbox rear mounting split
How Reliable is the Suzuki Jimny?
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Top MOT Failure Points
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SX53 HDC is a 2004 Suzuki Jimny in Red with a 1,328cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.6%.
Across all 2004 Suzuki Jimny models, the average MOT pass rate is 75.5% with a typical mileage of 55,220 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 SX53 HDC, 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 22 years old, this Suzuki Jimny is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.
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SX53 HDC is a 2004 Suzuki Jimny, first registered on 18 February 2004.
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