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NU53 UDW

2003 Suzuki Jimny

Green Petrol 1328cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 May 2018
Tests20 (12 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

94,550 mi
Last recorded94,550 miles
Recorded on8 May 2017
Typical for 2003 Suzuki Jimny57,891 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationNU53 UDW
MakeSuzuki
ModelJimny
Year2003
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,328cc

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MOT History

12 pass 8 fail
Pass 8 May 2017 94,550 miles

Brake pipe slightly corroded both front to rear (3.6.B.2c)

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive both sides chassis (2.4.A.3)

sill covers fitted

Fail 4 May 2017 94,485 miles

Nearside Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded chassis (2.4.A.3)

Brake pipe slightly corroded both front to rear (3.6.B.2c)

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive both sides chassis (2.4.A.3)

sill covers fitted

Pass 6 May 2016 90,932 miles

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Fail 28 Apr 2016 90,914 miles

Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a ball joint both front (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Mechanical brake component has restricted free movement binding (3.5.1k)

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

chassis rusty nearside

Pass 29 Apr 2015 87,237 miles

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

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

sill covers fitted

Fail 23 Apr 2015 87,202 miles

Offside Front Lower Axle swivel joint has excessive play in a swivel pin (2.5.A.3b)

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

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

sill covers fitted

Pass 25 Apr 2014 82,467 miles

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

Oil leak

sill covers fitted

underside of vehicle very dirty

Fail 16 Apr 2014 82,327 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Nearside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Offside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

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

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

Oil leak

sill covers fitted

underside of vehicle very dirty

Pass 19 Apr 2013 78,340 miles
Fail 18 Apr 2013 78,299 miles

Centre Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

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

Pass 18 Apr 2012 74,639 miles

Battery insecure

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 15 Apr 2011 70,099 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Nearside Front Torque/reaction arm slightly distorted (2.4.G.1)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Pass 20 Apr 2010 63,496 miles
Fail 14 Apr 2010 63,486 miles

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)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Pass 15 Apr 2009 35,995 miles
Fail 14 Apr 2009 35,665 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

Offside Front Axle swivel joint has excessive play in a swivel pin (2.5.A.3b)

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Pass 12 Apr 2008 49,725 miles
Fail 22 Oct 2007 43,490 miles

Offside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Pass 22 Oct 2007 43,490 miles
Pass 27 Sep 2006 28,133 miles

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

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 UDW is a 2003 Suzuki Jimny in Green with a 1,328cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

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 UDW, 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 UDW registered?

NU53 UDW is a 2003 Suzuki Jimny, first registered on 27 September 2003.

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