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WV53 LHA

2003 Suzuki Jimny

Red Petrol 1298cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 Mar 2024
Tests25 (17 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate68%

Mileage

138,975 mi
Last recorded138,975 miles
Recorded on12 Dec 2024
Typical for 2003 Suzuki Jimny57,891 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWV53 LHA
MakeSuzuki
ModelJimny
Year2003
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,298cc

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MOT History

17 pass 8 fail
Fail 12 Dec 2024 138,975 miles

Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

Exhaust carbon monoxide content at idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

Power steering fluid reservoir empty (2.1.5 (b) (ii))

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

Offside Rear Brake pipe leaking on a hydraulic braking system (1.1.11 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Power steering inoperative and steering adversely affected (2.1.5 (c) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced multiple areas (6.1.1 (c) (i))

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

Rear Oil leak, but not excessive diff (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 10 Mar 2023 135,701 miles

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

Fluid leak, but not excessive rear diff (8.4.1 (a) (i))

exhaust noisy

Fail 9 Dec 2022 135,699 miles

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

Offside Front Power steering pipe/hose leaking (2.1.5 (a))

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

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

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

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material all pipes (1.1.11 (c))

Rear Oil leak, but not excessive diff (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 16 Dec 2021 134,153 miles

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Nearside Front Fluid leak, but not excessive coolant (8.4.1 (a) (i))

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

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

Fail 15 Dec 2021 134,153 miles

Offside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Nearside Front Fluid leak, but not excessive coolant (8.4.1 (a) (i))

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

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

Pass 21 Aug 2020 131,286 miles

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

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

surface corrosion front and rear

Pass 21 Aug 2019 126,640 miles
Pass 21 Aug 2018 122,625 miles
Pass 7 Aug 2017 116,042 miles

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

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

Oil leak ()

Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing all (2.7.2a)

coil spring corroded all (2.4.C.1b)

Pass 29 Sep 2016 111,529 miles

exhaust corroded, rear mounting split

front and rear metal brake pipes corroded

front brake pads look low

headlamp aims

outer sills covered, rear inner sills corroded

shock absorbers and coil springs are corroded

Fail 24 Sep 2016 111,511 miles

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

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

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

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

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

exhaust corroded, rear mounting split

front and rear metal brake pipes corroded

front brake pads look low

headlamp aims

outer sills covered, rear inner sills corroded

shock absorbers and coil springs are corroded

Pass 19 Aug 2015 108,154 miles
Pass 2 Aug 2014 99,715 miles

EML on

Oil leak

Fail 2 Aug 2014 99,715 miles

EML on

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

Oil leak

Pass 17 Aug 2013 85,138 miles

mil light on

Fail 10 Aug 2013 85,138 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust emissions hydrocarbon content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

mil light on

Pass 11 Aug 2012 77,112 miles

Engine has oil leaks.

Engine management light on.

Offside front hub inner seal starting to show signs of a leak.

Rear fuel pipes starting to corrode>

Pass 9 Aug 2011 73,392 miles
Fail 5 Aug 2011 73,392 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Offside Front Front suspension has excessive movement at a suspension ball joint (2.5.A.1c) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 12 Aug 2010 67,444 miles
Fail 31 Jul 2009 60,032 miles

Both rear tyres cracking

Brake pedal rubber starting to wear

Front wipers smearing

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

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

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

Oil leak

P.A.S pipes corroded

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 31 Jul 2009 60,032 miles

Front wipers smearing

Both rear tyres cracking

Brake pedal rubber starting to wear

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

Oil leak

P.A.S pipes corroded

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 4 Aug 2008 55,614 miles
Pass 2 Oct 2007 45,971 miles
Pass 29 Sep 2006 33,474 miles

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

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

front brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.2b)

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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WV53 LHA is a 2003 Suzuki Jimny in Red with a 1,298cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68%.

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 WV53 LHA, 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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WV53 LHA is a 2003 Suzuki Jimny, first registered on 19 September 2003.

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