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WL53 BKN

2003 Suzuki Jimny

Red Petrol 1298cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Sep 2011
Tests7 (5 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

8,926 mi
Last recorded8,926 miles
Recorded on21 Sep 2010
Typical for 2003 Suzuki Jimny57,891 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWL53 BKN
MakeSuzuki
ModelJimny
Year2003
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,298cc

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MOT History

5 pass 2 fail
Pass 21 Sep 2010 8,926 miles
Pass 21 Sep 2009 7,429 miles
Fail 21 Sep 2009 7,429 miles

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

Pass 25 Sep 2008 6,187 miles
Pass 25 Sep 2007 5,365 miles
Pass 27 Sep 2006 4,406 miles
Fail 27 Sep 2006 4,406 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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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WL53 BKN is a 2003 Suzuki Jimny in Red with a 1,298cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 7 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 WL53 BKN, 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 WL53 BKN registered?

WL53 BKN is a 2003 Suzuki Jimny, first registered on 27 September 2003.

Is WL53 BKN safe to buy?

The MOT history for WL53 BKN shows 7 tests with a 71.4% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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