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WV53 LHB

2003 Suzuki Jimny

Black Petrol 1328cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Dec 2023
Tests23 (17 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate73.9%

Mileage

134,166 mi
Last recorded134,166 miles
Recorded on9 Dec 2022
Typical for 2003 Suzuki Jimny57,891 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWV53 LHB
MakeSuzuki
ModelJimny
Year2003
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,328cc

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MOT History

17 pass 6 fail
Pass 9 Dec 2022 134,166 miles
Fail 9 Dec 2022 134,166 miles

Offside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 1 Dec 2021 132,956 miles

Integral body structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security general corrosion around all body mounts (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 1 Dec 2021 132,956 miles

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

Exhaust emissions likely to be affected by an exhaust leak (8.2.1.1 (b))

Integral body structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security general corrosion around all body mounts (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 11 Nov 2020 131,612 miles
Pass 5 Dec 2019 130,705 miles

Offside Rear fuel pipes corroded and deteriorated

Pass 27 Sep 2018 127,744 miles

fuel pipes slightly corroded across and above chassis o/s

Pass 28 Sep 2017 125,116 miles
Pass 2 Sep 2016 122,121 miles
Fail 2 Sep 2016 122,121 miles

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 19 Aug 2015 118,746 miles
Pass 22 Aug 2014 109,691 miles

rear exhaust in poor condition

Fail 18 Aug 2014 109,691 miles

Emissions not tested (7.3.A.1)

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

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

rear exhaust in poor condition

Pass 12 Sep 2013 100,959 miles

rear exhaust in poor condition

Fail 9 Sep 2013 100,959 miles

Offside Front brake disc contaminated by oil (3.5.1h)

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

rear exhaust in poor condition

Pass 6 Sep 2012 91,800 miles

exhaust in poor condition

Pass 31 Aug 2011 80,701 miles

Oil leak

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

Pass 18 Aug 2010 68,665 miles

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

Pass 24 Aug 2009 57,654 miles

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

Pass 13 Aug 2008 47,264 miles
Pass 17 Aug 2007 37,360 miles
Pass 7 Sep 2006 26,048 miles

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

Fail 7 Sep 2006 26,048 miles

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

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

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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WV53 LHB is a 2003 Suzuki Jimny in Black with a 1,328cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.9%.

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 LHB, 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 WV53 LHB registered?

WV53 LHB is a 2003 Suzuki Jimny, first registered on 8 September 2003.

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