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WL53 HYT

2003 Suzuki Jimny

Silver Petrol 1328cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 Nov 2025
Tests23 (18 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate78.3%

Mileage

152,393 mi
Last recorded152,393 miles
Recorded on16 Nov 2024
Typical for 2003 Suzuki Jimny57,891 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWL53 HYT
MakeSuzuki
ModelJimny
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,328cc

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MOT History

18 pass 5 fail
Pass 16 Nov 2024 152,393 miles
Fail 11 Sep 2024 152,327 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))

Nearside Front Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has an excessively worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

Nearside Front Vehicle structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting chassis outrigger (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Front Shock absorbers has an excessively worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

Offside Front Vehicle structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting chassis outrigger (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Offside Rear Vehicle structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting inner sill (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Offside Rear Vehicle structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting inner wheel arch (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 6 Sep 2024 152,327 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Service brake efficiency below requirements (1.2.2 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Parking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 1 Jun 2022 143,720 miles

Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Slight Play in steering arm Bush

Slight play in offside front tractor joint and leaking oil slightly

Windscreen washers Poor

Pass 4 Jun 2021 135,901 miles
Fail 4 Jun 2021 135,901 miles

Nearside Rear Brake drum contaminated (1.1.14 (b))

Pass 5 Jun 2020 128,683 miles
Pass 31 Oct 2019 125,103 miles

Nearside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Offside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Pass 15 Oct 2018 113,574 miles

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

the offside front brake disc is in a poor condition

the offside front brake is binding

Pass 16 Oct 2017 102,755 miles

Offside Rear Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 28 Oct 2016 101,146 miles

Fuel Pipe/s corroded ()

Offside Rear Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement axle (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 10 Nov 2015 99,173 miles

Offside Rear Lower Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Rear Fuel pipe slightly damaged corroded (7.2.2)

front swivel joints corroded/pitted

Pass 11 Oct 2014 96,884 miles

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

Fuel pipe/s corroded

Vehicle's internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights

Pass 4 Oct 2013 94,458 miles
Fail 3 Oct 2013 94,458 miles

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

Pass 25 Oct 2012 92,156 miles

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

Pass 13 Oct 2011 89,688 miles

fuel pipes starting to get rusty but not excessive

Pass 12 Oct 2010 87,247 miles
Pass 28 Sep 2009 67,677 miles

Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

corrosion on front upper cross member

light surface corrosion on underside of vehicle

surface corrosion on brake servo

Pass 30 Sep 2008 51,289 miles
Pass 16 Oct 2007 36,302 miles
Fail 15 Oct 2007 36,302 miles

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

Pass 9 Oct 2006 23,795 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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WL53 HYT is a 2003 Suzuki Jimny in Silver with a 1,328cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.3%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 HYT, 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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WL53 HYT is a 2003 Suzuki Jimny, first registered on 29 November 2003.

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