MOT Status
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Rear Suspension rod corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
Nearside Rear Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
Offside Rear Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
Nearside Front Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced @ body mounting x 4 areas (6.1.1 (c) (i))
Nearside Rear Inner Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced sill @ body mounting (6.1.1 (c) (i))
Nearside Rear Outer Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced sill @ body mounting (6.1.1 (c) (i))
Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS
All suspension components corroded
Nearside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Across axle (1.1.11 (c))
Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Both sides (5.3.6 (a) (i))
Exhaust emissions likely to be affected by an induction leak (8.2.2.1 (b))
Exhaust system insecure (6.1.2 (a))
Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))
Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))
Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))
Offside Rear Integral body structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting inner sill (6.2.2 (d) (i))
Nearside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))
Nearside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
Offside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
Offside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
Offside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing all four tyres (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
Front Coil spring corroded n/s and o/s (5.3.1 (b) (i))
Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing n/s and o/s (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
Nearside Front Windscreen wiper blade defective split (3.4 (b) (i))
Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
Offside Front Windscreen wiper blade defective split (3.4 (b) (i))
Surface corrosion on underneath of boot floor.
Front Coil spring corroded n/s and o/s (5.3.1 (b) (i))
Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing n/s and o/s (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
surface corrosion on underneath of boot floor
Offside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))
Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage fractured (5.3.3 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS
Front Coil spring corroded n/s and o/s (5.3.1 (b) (i))
Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing n/s and o/s (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
Nearside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))
surface corrosion on underneath of boot floor
Front Coil spring corroded n/s and o/s (5.3.1 (b) (i))
Nearside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))
Offside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))
Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing n/s and o/s (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
surface corrosion on underneath of boot floor
Nearside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced inner sill holed (7.1.1 (a) (i))
Offside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced center inner sill holed (7.1.1 (a) (i))
Front Coil spring corroded n/s and o/s (5.3.1 (b) (i))
Nearside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))
Offside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))
Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing n/s and o/s (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
surface corrosion on o/s inner sill
surface corrosion on underneath of boot floor
Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both (1.1.11 (c))
surface rust all over under side of vehicle, including all coil springs
Offside Front Braking system leaking (3.6.A.1)
Rear Braking system leaking (3.6.A.1)
Central exhaust bracket broken
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Brake pipe slightly corroded both front to rear metal (3.6.B.2c)
Nearside front brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)
both front to rear fuel pipes corroding
outer sill covers fitted
rear silencer outer skin corroded
Nearside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)
Offside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)
Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
rear exhaust box corroded
Offside Rear Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)
Nearside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)
Offside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)
Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
rear exhaust box corroded
rear exhaust box corroded
surface rust started on underside of vehicle
Battery insecure (1.9.1)
rear exhaust box corroded
surface rust started on underside of vehicle
o/s/front tyre slightly perished.
Oil leak
Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)
Coolant leak
Nail in nearside rear tyre
Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
Coolant leak
Nail in nearside rear tyre
Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
How Reliable is the Suzuki Jimny?
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VN53 YOV is a 2003 Suzuki Jimny in Blue with a 1,298cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 28 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.
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 VN53 YOV, 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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VN53 YOV is a 2003 Suzuki Jimny, first registered on 21 October 2003.
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