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VA53 HGE

2003 Suzuki Jimny

Silver Petrol 1328cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 Apr 2010
Tests3 (2 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

141,498 mi
Last recorded141,498 miles
Recorded on15 Apr 2009
Typical for 2003 Suzuki Jimny57,891 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationVA53 HGE
MakeSuzuki
ModelJimny
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,328cc

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MOT History

2 pass 1 fail
Pass 15 Apr 2009 141,498 miles
Pass 19 Jul 2007 112,605 miles
Fail 17 Jul 2007 112,403 miles

Body insecure and dangerous to other road users (6.1.B.1b)

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

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

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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VA53 HGE is a 2003 Suzuki Jimny in Silver with a 1,328cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 3 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 VA53 HGE, 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 VA53 HGE registered?

VA53 HGE is a 2003 Suzuki Jimny, first registered on 31 December 2003.

Is VA53 HGE safe to buy?

The MOT history for VA53 HGE shows 3 tests with a 66.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does VA53 HGE have outstanding finance?

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