MOT Status
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88,955 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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Nearside Front Axle swivel pins and bushes swivel pin and/or bush slightly worn and offside (5.1.2 (b) (i))
Nearside Front upper inner arch surface corrosion
Offside Rear inner upper arch corroded outside prescribed areas
Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive chassis rails spring cups and crossmembers (5.3.6 (a) (i))
inner sills have surface rust
Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
Nearside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced and offside rear inner sill (7.1.1 (a) (i))
Nearside Front Axle swivel pins and bushes swivel pin and/or bush slightly worn and offside (5.1.2 (b) (i))
Nearside Front upper inner arch surface corrosion
Offside Rear inner upper arch corroded outside prescribed areas
Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive chassis rails spring cups and crossmembers (5.3.6 (a) (i))
inner sills have surface rust
Nearside Front Axle swivel pins and bushes swivel pin and/or bush slightly worn and offside front (5.1.2 (b) (i))
Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
Nearside Front inner arch has surface corrosion outside of prescribed areas
Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
Offside Front front sill corroded outside of prescribed areas
Offside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced and nearside rear, rear of arch (7.1.1 (a) (i))
Offside Front Parking brake mechanism/associated mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded and functionality of the braking system is affected upper inner arch (1.1.21 (e) (ii)) DANGEROUS
Nearside Front Axle swivel pins and bushes swivel pin and/or bush slightly worn and offside front (5.1.2 (b) (i))
Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
Nearside Front inner arch has surface corrosion outside of prescribed areas
Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
Offside Front front sill corroded outside of prescribed areas
Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))
Nearside Front Axle swivel pins and bushes swivel pin and/or bush slightly worn (5.1.2 (b) (i))
Offside Front Axle swivel pins and bushes swivel pin and/or bush slightly worn (5.1.2 (b) (i))
Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))
Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))
Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases middle (7.1.2)
Offside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)
Offside Front front brake binding (3.7.B.1)
Centre Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
BRAKE PIPE TO OSR FLEXY CORRODING.
NSR SHOCKABSORBER WEEPING.
NSR TYRE ON 2MM TO 3MM CENTRALLY
OSF STEERING HUB SVIVEL BALL LEAKING OIL.
OSR TYRE ON 2MM CENTRALLY.
Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
Nearside Front Axle swivel joint has excessive movement between a swivel joint and its housing (2.5.A.1b)
Offside Front Axle swivel joint has excessive movement between a swivel joint and its housing (2.5.A.1b)
oil leak on the n/s/f hub
Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)
Nearside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)
rattle on exhaust
slight play both front wheels
Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)
Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)
Offside Front Axle swivel joint has excessive movement between a swivel joint and its housing (2.5.A.1b)
Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
Offside Axle swivel joint has excessive movement between a swivel joint and its housing (2.5.A.1b)
How Reliable is the Suzuki Jimny?
Based on 677,512 MOT tests across 43,507 vehicles.
Top MOT Failure Points
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YE53 HFH is a 2003 Suzuki Jimny in Black with a 1,328cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 28 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 67.9%.
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 YE53 HFH, 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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YE53 HFH is a 2003 Suzuki Jimny, first registered on 22 October 2003.
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