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NU53 SXA

2003 Suzuki Jimny

Black Petrol 1328cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Nov 2021
Tests21 (15 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

93,706 mi
Last recorded93,706 miles
Recorded on3 Nov 2020
Typical for 2003 Suzuki Jimny57,891 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationNU53 SXA
MakeSuzuki
ModelJimny
Year2003
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,328cc

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MOT History

15 pass 6 fail
Pass 3 Nov 2020 93,706 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive leaf spring (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Prop shaft bearing has slight play (6.1.7 (b) (i))

Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

underbody/all mechanical components corroded

Fail 22 Oct 2020 93,706 miles

Front Axle swivel pins and bushes swivel pin and/or bush excessively worn both sides (5.1.2 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength rear shocker area (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Windscreen damaged and affecting the driver's view of the road (3.2 (a) (ii))

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive leaf spring (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Prop shaft bearing has slight play (6.1.7 (b) (i))

Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

underbody/all mechanical components corroded

Pass 5 Mar 2019 89,594 miles

Nearside Front oil leak at axle end

Offside Front Axle swivel pins and bushes swivel pin and/or bush slightly worn (5.1.2 (b) (i))

Fail 5 Mar 2019 89,594 miles

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

Nearside Front oil leak at axle end

Offside Front Axle swivel pins and bushes swivel pin and/or bush slightly worn (5.1.2 (b) (i))

Pass 2 Mar 2018 87,155 miles

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

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

o/s n/s front tyres 3mm tread o/s n/s rear 2 tread

Pass 3 Mar 2017 83,843 miles
Pass 5 Mar 2016 81,799 miles
Pass 6 Mar 2015 78,265 miles

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

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

oil leak on front axle o/s n/s

Fail 6 Mar 2015 78,265 miles

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

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

oil leak on front axle o/s n/s

Pass 21 Feb 2014 71,958 miles

Nearside Front Front position lamp(s) damaged, but still visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

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

Offside Front Axle swivel joint has slight movement between a swivel joint and its housing (2.5.A.1b)

Pass 16 Mar 2013 66,208 miles
Fail 16 Mar 2013 66,208 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 24 Feb 2012 56,494 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage worn but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

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

Pass 12 Mar 2011 48,734 miles

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

Fail 12 Mar 2011 48,734 miles

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

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 13 Mar 2010 44,054 miles
Pass 12 Mar 2009 39,147 miles
Fail 12 Mar 2009 39,147 miles

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Front Lower Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) leaking from a joint (2.3.3b)

Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 1 Mar 2008 30,117 miles
Pass 13 Mar 2007 27,061 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly damaged (3.6.B.4d)

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

No lights fitted at time of test

Offside Front Brake hose slightly damaged (3.6.B.4d)

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

Rear bumper insecure

Pass 25 Sep 2006 24,863 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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NU53 SXA is a 2003 Suzuki Jimny in Black with a 1,328cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 NU53 SXA, 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 NU53 SXA registered?

NU53 SXA is a 2003 Suzuki Jimny, first registered on 19 September 2003.

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