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ND53 KDU

2003 Suzuki Jimny

Silver Petrol 1328cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Feb 2025
Tests23 (16 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate69.6%

Mileage

76,698 mi
Last recorded76,698 miles
Recorded on17 Feb 2024
Typical for 2003 Suzuki Jimny57,891 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationND53 KDU
MakeSuzuki
ModelJimny
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,328cc

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MOT History

16 pass 7 fail
Pass 17 Feb 2024 76,698 miles

Offside Rear Fuel pipes corroded.

Pass 18 Mar 2023 67,001 miles

Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Front Non obligatory mirror damaged ()

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

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

Vehicle structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security both inner sills have signs of corrosion (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Pass 11 Oct 2021 122,220 miles
Pass 6 Sep 2018 120,440 miles

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

Power steering component has slight seepage from a component (2.1.5 (a))

Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

all under vehicle/inner wheel arches covered by substance, unable to check properly

clutch slipping-exhaust system corroded and has slight leak-n/s/r wheel bearing has slight play-track rod end boot deteriorated-both front wheel bearings have slight play-n/s/f shocker damp

Pass 28 Sep 2017 119,908 miles

Nearside Rear Body has slight corrosion inner wing near body mount (weakened) (6.1.B.2)

Fail 20 Sep 2017 119,907 miles

Exhaust noise is clearly in excess of that emitted by a similar vehicle fitted with a standard silencer in average condition (7.1.4)

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Nearside Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

Nearside rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

Offside Front wheel bearing has excessive play (2.5.A.3c)

Offside Rear Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings inner wing near body mount (6.1.B.2)

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

Offside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (3.7.B.5b)

Rear rear brake excessively fluctuating (3.7.B.3)

Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

rear brake binding both (3.7.B.1)

Nearside Rear Body has slight corrosion inner wing near body mount (weakened) (6.1.B.2)

Offside Front hub seal leaking

engine management light and battery light illuminated

Pass 5 Sep 2016 110,854 miles
Pass 20 Aug 2015 102,059 miles
Fail 20 Aug 2015 102,059 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 4 Sep 2014 94,795 miles
Fail 4 Sep 2014 94,795 miles

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

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Fail 5 Sep 2013 87,062 miles

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

Pass 5 Sep 2013 87,062 miles
Fail 3 Sep 2012 75,719 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Pass 3 Sep 2012 75,719 miles
Pass 30 Aug 2011 67,274 miles

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

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

Pass 5 Nov 2010 62,032 miles
Pass 7 Oct 2009 54,245 miles

Nail in offside rear tyre

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

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

Fail 6 Oct 2009 54,245 miles

Centre Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Offside Inner Front brake disc contaminated by grease (3.5.1h)

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Nail in offside rear tyre

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

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

Fail 7 Oct 2008 47,820 miles

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Front Axle king pin has slight play in pin and/or bush (2.5.A.3a)

Offside Windscreen wiper blade insecure (8.2.2)

Pass 7 Oct 2008 47,820 miles

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Offside Front Axle king pin has slight play in pin and/or bush (2.5.A.3a)

Pass 1 Nov 2007 37,444 miles
Pass 12 Oct 2006 24,019 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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ND53 KDU is a 2003 Suzuki Jimny in Silver with a 1,328cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69.6%.

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 ND53 KDU, 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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ND53 KDU is a 2003 Suzuki Jimny, first registered on 27 October 2003.

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