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BN53 NYA

2003 Suzuki Jimny

Black Petrol 1328cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Nov 2020
Tests19 (14 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate73.7%

Mileage

152,508 mi
Last recorded152,508 miles
Recorded on8 Nov 2019
Typical for 2003 Suzuki Jimny57,891 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBN53 NYA
MakeSuzuki
ModelJimny
Year2003
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,328cc

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MOT History

14 pass 5 fail
Pass 8 Nov 2019 152,508 miles

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

Nearside Front swivel joint seal leaking

Nearside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front swivel joint seal leaking

Offside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Fail 4 Nov 2019 152,508 miles

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Nearside Rear Hydraulic brake cylinder leaking and braking performance affected (1.1.16 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Nearside Front swivel joint seal leaking

Nearside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front swivel joint seal leaking

Offside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Pass 26 Nov 2018 145,600 miles

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material corroded ,inner wheel arch area near hose union (1.1.11 (c))

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

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material corroded at chassis areas (1.1.11 (c))

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material at load valve (1.1.11 (c))

Fail 26 Nov 2018 145,600 miles

Nearside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced floor by belt mounting (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Offside Front Integral body 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 Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced floor by belt mount (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material corroded ,inner wheel arch area near hose union (1.1.11 (c))

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

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material corroded at chassis areas (1.1.11 (c))

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material at load valve (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 28 Nov 2017 136,731 miles
Pass 6 Dec 2016 126,122 miles

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

Fail 6 Dec 2016 126,122 miles

Horn not a continuous or uniform sound (1.6.2e)

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

Rear Propshaft universal joint worn ()

Pass 15 Dec 2015 111,717 miles

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

Pass 4 Dec 2014 94,144 miles

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

Pass 5 Dec 2013 80,235 miles

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

Fail 5 Dec 2013 80,235 miles

Front registration plate delaminated (6.3.1d)

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

Pass 14 Dec 2012 69,052 miles

Offside Rear Seat belt stitching slightly frayed (5.2.2b)

Pass 16 Dec 2011 62,419 miles

Front registration plate delaminated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Offside Front Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

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

centre exhaust mount corroded off exhuast, system is secure

Pass 18 Dec 2010 53,698 miles

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

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

Fail 18 Dec 2010 53,698 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

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

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

Pass 21 Nov 2009 48,458 miles
Pass 17 Dec 2008 39,495 miles
Pass 18 Dec 2007 28,621 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Pass 6 Dec 2006 19,393 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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BN53 NYA is a 2003 Suzuki Jimny in Black with a 1,328cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.7%.

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 BN53 NYA, 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 BN53 NYA registered?

BN53 NYA is a 2003 Suzuki Jimny, first registered on 15 September 2003.

Is BN53 NYA safe to buy?

The MOT history for BN53 NYA shows 19 tests with a 73.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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