MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
112,936 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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50+ data pointsMOT History
Nearside front tyre wearing on outer edge
Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
engine management light on
Nearside Rear rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit both sides (4.1.E.1)
Nearside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)
Nearside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded inner wheel arch (5.2.6)
Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)
Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit both sides (4.1.E.1)
Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
engine light on
outers sills covered
Nearside Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
Offside Obligatory mirror damaged, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)
Offside Rear Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)
Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)
Slight corrosion os body mount area
Slight oil leak at nsf swivel hub
Various areas of slight corrosion on vehicle
Brake performance not tested (3.7.A.1)
Nearside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Nearside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)
Nearside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)
Nearside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)
Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Offside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)
Offside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)
Offside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)
Rear Brake pipe leaking (3.6.A.1)
Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
Nearside Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)
Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)
Slight corrosion os body mount area
Slight oil leak at nsf swivel hub
Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Offside Obligatory mirror damaged, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)
sills covered
Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)
Emissions not tested (7.0)
Offside Fuel pipe leaking (7.2.3)
Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Offside Obligatory mirror damaged, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)
sills covered
Front to rear fuel pipes slightly corroded
Gearbox mounting defective
N\S gearbox mounting corroded
Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Offside Obligatory mirror damaged, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)
Power steering pipes slightly corroded
Slight grease leak at nsf hub
Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)
Offside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)
Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
Front to rear fuel pipes slightly corroded
Gearbox mounting defective
N\S gearbox mounting corroded
Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Offside Front front brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.2b)
Offside Obligatory mirror damaged, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)
Power steering pipes slightly corroded
Slight grease leak at nsf hub
Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
Nearside Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b) DANGEROUS
Offside Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b) DANGEROUS
advise n/s/f swivel seal leaking
Centre Rear Upper Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Offside Front Lower Axle swivel joint has excessive play in a swivel pin (2.5.A.3b)
Offside Front Upper Axle swivel joint has excessive play in a swivel pin (2.5.A.3b)
Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Offside Rear Shock absorber has negligible damping effect (2.7.5)
advise n/s/f swivel seal leaking
Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Front Exhaust mounting missing (7.1.1b)
Nearside Rear Braking system leaking (3.6.A.1)
Offside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)
Brake pedal creeps down when held under pressure (3.3.B.1a) DANGEROUS
Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b) DANGEROUS
Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2) DANGEROUS
Fuel pipe/s corroded
Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
front axle outer ball ends corroded [STEERING]
vaccum pipes for front diff corroded
Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
[1] exhaust mounting broken
Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
Offside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)
Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
[1] mounting broken exhaust system
Nearside Front Front suspension has excessive play in a upper suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)
Offside Front Front suspension has excessive play in a upper suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)
Offside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
How Reliable is the Suzuki Jimny?
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Top MOT Failure Points
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SY53 NLP is a 2003 Suzuki Jimny in Blue with a 1,328cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 58.3%.
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 SY53 NLP, 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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SY53 NLP is a 2003 Suzuki Jimny, first registered on 1 September 2003.
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