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WK53 UDO

2003 Suzuki Jimny

Silver Petrol 1328cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 May 2025
Tests27 (18 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

146,894 mi
Last recorded146,894 miles
Recorded on31 May 2024
Typical for 2003 Suzuki Jimny57,891 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWK53 UDO
MakeSuzuki
ModelJimny
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,328cc

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MOT History

18 pass 9 fail
Pass 31 May 2024 146,894 miles
Pass 3 May 2023 144,893 miles

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 26 Apr 2022 141,962 miles
Pass 4 Dec 2020 141,346 miles

Nearside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Fail 25 Nov 2020 141,346 miles

Central Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Outer Oil leaking excessively from transmission Hub Seal (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Offside Front Lower Axle swivel pins and bushes swivel pin and/or bush excessively worn (5.1.2 (b) (i))

Offside Front Outer Oil leaking excessively from transmission Hub Seal (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Axle swivel pins and bushes swivel pin and/or bush slightly worn (5.1.2 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 16 Oct 2019 140,344 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

under side of vehicle treated/ wax-oiled

Pass 22 Oct 2018 140,118 miles

Nearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Floor above axle (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Fail 19 Oct 2018 140,110 miles

Nearside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced Inner sill (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Floor above axle (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Pass 14 Nov 2017 139,362 miles
Fail 17 Oct 2017 139,352 miles

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Fuel Pipe/s corroded ()

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Pass 12 Oct 2016 138,097 miles
Pass 26 Oct 2015 135,354 miles

Centre Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Centre Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.2.6)

Exhaust box corroded.

Nearside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Nearside rear inner sill corroded near to body mount, but not seriously weakened.

Offside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Fail 14 Oct 2015 135,350 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Centre Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Centre Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.2.6)

Exhaust box corroded.

Nearside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Nearside rear inner sill corroded near to body mount, but not seriously weakened.

Offside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Pass 25 Jul 2014 131,737 miles

Grease leaking form o/s/f/ hub.

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Exhaust back box deteriorated.

Nearside Rear Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) slightly corroded (2.3.2)

Pass 4 Jul 2013 128,597 miles
Pass 1 Sep 2012 128,175 miles

advise corrosion forming at the rear of the vehicle around the seat belt and suspension mounting areas

advise rear silencer skin corroded and peeling, but not yet leaking

Fail 1 Sep 2012 128,175 miles

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

advise corrosion forming at the rear of the vehicle around the seat belt and suspension mounting areas

advise rear silencer skin corroded and peeling, but not yet leaking

Fail 16 Aug 2011 111,538 miles

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Rear registration plate obscured (6.3.1d)

nearside wiper starting to split

Pass 16 Aug 2011 111,538 miles

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

nearside wiper starting to split

Pass 16 Aug 2010 95,931 miles
Fail 16 Aug 2010 95,931 miles

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

Rear registration plate obscured (6.3.1d)

Centre Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Pass 21 Aug 2009 79,862 miles

Nearside Front Tyre 2mm on outer edge

Offside Front Tyre 3mm on outer edge

Pass 29 Aug 2008 65,750 miles
Fail 29 Aug 2008 65,750 miles

Rear registration plate obscured (6.3.1d)

Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone 'A' (8.3.1e)

Pass 13 Sep 2007 54,667 miles

sticker in n/side front swept area

Fail 10 Sep 2007 54,637 miles

Nearside Front Axle swivel joint has excessive movement between a swivel joint and its housing (2.5.A.1b)

Offside Front Axle swivel joint has slight movement between a swivel joint and its housing (2.5.A.1b)

Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Pass 8 Sep 2006 41,658 miles

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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WK53 UDO is a 2003 Suzuki Jimny in Silver with a 1,328cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 27 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 WK53 UDO, 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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WK53 UDO is a 2003 Suzuki Jimny, first registered on 12 September 2003.

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