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HG53 NYT

2003 Suzuki Jimny

Blue Petrol 1328cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Jan 2022
Tests18 (15 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

198,753 mi
Last recorded198,753 miles
Recorded on4 Jan 2021
Typical for 2003 Suzuki Jimny57,891 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHG53 NYT
MakeSuzuki
ModelJimny
Year2003
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,328cc

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MOT History

15 pass 3 fail
Pass 4 Jan 2021 198,753 miles
Pass 5 Jul 2019 191,498 miles

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

Offside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Fail 4 Jul 2019 191,498 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect o/s+n/s (4.1.2 (c))

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

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

Nearside Rear Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded to the extent that control of the vehicle is likely to be adversely affected sill (5.3.6 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded to the extent that control of the vehicle is likely to be adversely affected sill (5.3.6 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

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

Offside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Pass 26 Jun 2018 181,387 miles
Pass 28 Jun 2017 156,898 miles

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) has slight seepage from a joint (2.3.3b)

Rear Nearside handbrake effort lower than expected, brakes may need adjustment

Fail 27 Jun 2017 156,897 miles

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

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

registration plate obscured Towball when fitted obscures rear plate (6.3.1d)

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) has slight seepage from a joint (2.3.3b)

Rear Nearside handbrake effort lower than expected, brakes may need adjustment

Pass 21 Jul 2016 132,659 miles

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

Pass 9 Jul 2015 111,197 miles

Engine managment warning light illuminated at time of test

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Towball removed prior to test

Pass 30 Jul 2014 87,609 miles

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

Fail 30 Jul 2014 87,609 miles

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

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

Pass 26 Sep 2013 67,488 miles

Centre Rear Brake pipe slightly damaged (2.2.D.2b)

Engine management lamp illuminated during mot

Pass 2 Oct 2012 58,099 miles
Pass 4 Nov 2011 54,607 miles

Nearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

exhaust hanger broken off centre section

Pass 27 Nov 2010 51,878 miles

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

Offside Front Steering pivot point has slight play (2.2.B.1g)

Pass 16 Nov 2009 48,309 miles

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

Offside Front Headlamp not in good working order but not adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

Pass 12 Nov 2008 43,167 miles

both front wipers smearing slightly

nearside front tyre sidewall cut but no ply visible

Pass 10 Nov 2007 37,938 miles
Pass 29 Nov 2006 32,571 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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HG53 NYT is a 2003 Suzuki Jimny in Blue with a 1,328cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

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 HG53 NYT, 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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HG53 NYT is a 2003 Suzuki Jimny, first registered on 9 October 2003.

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