MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
108,764 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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50+ data pointsMOT History
Nearside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
Nearside Rear Body mounting area corroded
Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
Offside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
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))
Offside Rear Body mounting area corroded
Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
Wiper linkage worn
Both rear body mounting prescribed areas corroded
Both rear body mounting prescribed areas corroded
Nearside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
Offside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
Wiper linkage worn
Brake performance unable to be tested Major fluid leak (1.2.1 (g))
Brake pipe leaking on a hydraulic braking system Front to rear brake pipe (1.1.11 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS
Both rear body mounting prescribed areas corroded
Metal fuel pipes corroded
Nearside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
Offside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
Wiper linkage worn
Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Front to rear pipes corroded (1.1.11 (c))
Fuel pipes corroded
Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Inner sidewalls perished/cracked (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Corroded ( across rear axle) (1.1.11 (c))
Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Inner sidewalls perished/cracked (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Inner sidewalls perished/cracked (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Corroded ( across rear axle) (1.1.11 (c))
Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Inner sidewalls perished/cracked (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
Load area corroded and body mounts corroded but not considered excessive
No rear seats or seat belts fitted
Offside Rear Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced around front arm mount (6.1.1 (c) (i))
Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
Rear Fuel Pipe/s corroded ()
Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
Sill covers fitted restricting inspection
Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))
Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
Load area corroded and body mounts corroded but not considered excessive
No rear seats or seat belts fitted
Offside Rear Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced around front arm mount (6.1.1 (c) (i))
Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
Rear Fuel Pipe/s corroded ()
Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
Sill covers fitted restricting inspection
Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Front to rear (1.1.11 (c))
Load area floor corroded near offside rear and nearside rear body mounting - not considered excessive
Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
Slight oil weepage from front axle swivel joints
Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))
Nearside Front Lower Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced Sill corroded within nearside front outer lower seat belt prescribed area (7.1.1 (a) (i))
Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Front to rear (1.1.11 (c))
Load area floor corroded near offside rear and nearside rear body mounting - not considered excessive
Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
Slight oil weepage from front axle swivel joints
Body corroded around rear mountings body not likely to become insecure
Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Front to rear (1.1.11 (c))
Fuel Pipe/s corroded ()
Unable to see front inner brake pads
Offside Front Headlamp levelling device inoperative (4.1.5 (a))
Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))
Body corroded around rear mountings body not likely to become insecure
Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Front to rear (1.1.11 (c))
Fuel Pipe/s corroded ()
Unable to see front inner brake pads
Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Front to rear pipe (1.1.11 (c))
Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Pipes from rear load valve (1.1.11 (c))
Fuel Pipe/s corroded Front to rear ()
Nearside Rear Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Boot floor close to body mount (6.1.1 (c) (i))
Offside Rear Integral body structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security (6.2.2 (d) (i))
Brake pipe leaking on a hydraulic braking system Front to rear pipe (1.1.11 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS
Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Front to rear pipe (1.1.11 (c))
Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Pipe to o/s rear hose (1.1.11 (c))
Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Pipes from rear load valve (1.1.11 (c))
Nearside Rear Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Boot floor close to body mount (6.1.1 (c) (i))
Offside Rear Integral body structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security (6.2.2 (d) (i))
metal brake and fuel pipes corroded near fuel tank
Brake pipe slightly corroded Front to rear pipe adjacent to fuel tank (3.6.B.2c)
Rigid fuel pipes corroded
Nearside Front Axle swivel joint has excessive movement between a swivel joint and its housing (2.5.A.1b)
Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords Inner sidewall (4.1.D.1a)
Offside Front Axle swivel joint has excessive movement between a swivel joint and its housing (2.5.A.1b)
Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords Inner sidewall (4.1.D.1a)
Brake pipe slightly corroded Front to rear pipe adjacent to fuel tank (3.6.B.2c)
Fluid leaks from front swivel hubs
Rigid fuel pipes corroded
Unable to see front inner brake pads
Exhaust system in poor condition
Fuel lines and metal brake pipes corroded near fuel tank
Nearside Front Slight play in swivel hub
One bulb not working in high level brake lamp
Various cuts in offside rear tyre sidewall
Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)
Exhaust system in poor condition
Fuel lines and metal brake pipes corroded near fuel tank
Nearside Front Slight play in swivel hub
One bulb not working in high level brake lamp
Various cuts in offside rear tyre sidewall
Front to rear metal brake pipes and fuel pipes corroded near fuel tank
Nearside Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Offside Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
fuel pipes slightly corroded adjacent to fuel tank
no rear seats fitted
rear wiper poor
Nearside Front Axle swivel joint has excessive play (2.5.A.3b)
Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)
Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)
Offside Front Axle swivel joint has excessive play in a swivel pin (2.5.A.3b)
2 Small stone chips front windscreen
Offside front rim has small dent inside edge
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VO53 LVT is a 2003 Suzuki Jimny in Blue with a 1,328cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 29 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 65.5%.
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 VO53 LVT, 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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VO53 LVT is a 2003 Suzuki Jimny, first registered on 2 September 2003.
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