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WK53 UJO

2003 Suzuki Jimny

Black Petrol 1298cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Sep 2024
Tests25 (18 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate72%

Mileage

102,030 mi
Last recorded102,030 miles
Recorded on19 Sep 2023
Typical for 2003 Suzuki Jimny57,891 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWK53 UJO
MakeSuzuki
ModelJimny
Year2003
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,298cc

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MOT History

18 pass 7 fail
Pass 19 Sep 2023 102,030 miles

Multiple under body spots re welded and under sealed

Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Under body and suspension slightly corroded but not seriously affecting its strength or causing a sharp edge/ projection (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 1 Dec 2022 98,451 miles

Offside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Pass 1 Dec 2021 94,202 miles
Pass 6 Nov 2020 91,110 miles

Nearside Inner slight corrosion to sill

Offside Inner slight corrosion to sill

Rear boot floor slightly corroded

side covers fitted to both sides

Pass 2 Dec 2019 88,555 miles

Nearside Front Body mounting has a rust hole

Rear body mountings in poor condition

Rear chassis corroded

Fail 27 Nov 2019 88,541 miles

Battery insecure and likely to cause a short circuit (4.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded And in secure (1.1.11 (c))

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

Exhaust hitting chassis

Nearside Front Body mounting has a rust hole

Rear body mountings in poor condition

Rear chassis corroded

Pass 26 Jun 2018 88,240 miles

Fluid leak, but not excessive steering box (8.4.1 (a) (i))

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

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material compensating valve area (1.1.11 (c))

Rear Service brake requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair (1.2.1 (c))

sill covers fitted

Fail 20 Jun 2018 88,234 miles

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

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

Nearside Rear Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength sill (marked (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength wheel arch (marked (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Integral body structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting rear of wheel arch area (marked (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Rear Inner Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced wheel arch (marked (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength wheel arch (marked (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Steering box leaking to the extent that oil is dripping (2.1.1 (e) (ii))

Offside Rear Seat belt anchorage likely to become detached in the event of a collision under seat base (7.1.1 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

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

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material compensating valve area (1.1.11 (c))

Rear Service brake requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair (1.2.1 (c))

sill covers fitted

Pass 14 Jul 2017 86,699 miles
Fail 14 Jul 2017 86,699 miles

Offside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 20 Jun 2016 80,558 miles

fuel pipes corroded

Fail 11 Jun 2016 80,469 miles

Brake pipe excessively corroded both going to rear (3.6.B.2c)

Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded both rear outer sills (5.2.6)

fuel pipes corroded

Pass 15 Jun 2015 74,928 miles
Fail 10 Jun 2015 74,881 miles

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

Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

nearside rear chassis to body bracket corroded

Pass 30 May 2014 69,556 miles

Offside Rear Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

both rear inner sills slightly corroded

Pass 18 Jun 2013 63,094 miles

Fuel pipe/s corroded

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

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

Offside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.2.6)

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

Offside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

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

Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

rear box hanger broken

Fail 7 Jun 2013 62,939 miles

Nearside Front Axle swivel joint has excessive play (2.5.A.3b)

Fuel pipe/s corroded

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

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

Offside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.2.6)

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

Offside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

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

Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

rear box hanger broken

Pass 6 Jun 2012 68,306 miles

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

Offside Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Pass 17 Jun 2011 49,996 miles

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

Fail 27 Oct 2010 47,952 miles

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 washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

front inner brake pads starting to wear down.

imbalance in front brakes.

o/s+n/s/r shock absorbers starting to weep slightly.

rear exhaust corroding/deteriorating.

Pass 27 Oct 2010 47,952 miles

front inner brake pads starting to wear down.

imbalance in front brakes.

o/s+n/s/r shock absorbers starting to weep slightly.

rear exhaust corroding/deteriorating.

Pass 6 Oct 2009 42,501 miles

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

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

Pass 18 Oct 2008 37,115 miles
Pass 20 Oct 2007 30,877 miles
Pass 30 Oct 2006 26,351 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 UJO is a 2003 Suzuki Jimny in Black with a 1,298cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72%.

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 UJO, 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 UJO is a 2003 Suzuki Jimny, first registered on 11 September 2003.

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