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NU53 UEA

2003 Suzuki Jimny

Red Petrol 1328cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Nov 2016
Tests17 (10 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate58.8%

Mileage

123,663 mi
Last recorded123,663 miles
Recorded on6 Nov 2015
Typical for 2003 Suzuki Jimny57,891 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationNU53 UEA
MakeSuzuki
ModelJimny
Year2003
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,328cc

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MOT History

10 pass 7 fail
Pass 6 Nov 2015 123,663 miles

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

Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

Pass 20 Oct 2014 122,096 miles
Pass 18 Oct 2013 120,059 miles

Fuel pipe/s corroded

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

Fail 15 Aug 2013 120,048 miles

Nearside Front Steering pivot point has excessive play (2.2.B.1g)

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Fuel pipe/s corroded

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

Oil leak

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

full exhaust system corroded

Pass 30 Aug 2012 117,027 miles

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

nearside swivel hub has slight play in lower pin

Fail 23 Aug 2012 116,976 miles

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

Fail 9 Aug 2012 116,769 miles

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

Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Front Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) excessively corroded (2.3.2)

Front Steering arm slightly corroded but serviceable (2.2.C.1d)

Front Suspension weakened but no possibility of the body or a component fouling a road wheel (2.4.A.1b)

Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

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

Nearside Front Upper Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Rear Suspension weakened but no possibility of the body or a component fouling a road wheel (2.4.A.1b)

Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Vehicle's internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights

dash lighting lights not working

front and rear suspension running gear becoming weak and corroded in parts

sump pan becoming weak and corroded

water pipe becoming weak and corroded

Pass 12 Aug 2011 94,114 miles

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

Fail 9 Aug 2011 94,114 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 17 Sep 2010 76,091 miles
Fail 16 Sep 2010 76,091 miles

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

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

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

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

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

Fail 27 Aug 2009 64,285 miles

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

Pass 27 Aug 2009 64,285 miles
Pass 22 Sep 2008 56,336 miles

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

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

Fail 20 Sep 2008 56,336 miles

Offside Front brake caliper securing device loose (3.5.1j)

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

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

Pass 14 Sep 2007 45,039 miles

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

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

Pass 9 Sep 2006 31,993 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 UEA is a 2003 Suzuki Jimny in Red with a 1,328cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 58.8%.

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 UEA, 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 UEA registered?

NU53 UEA is a 2003 Suzuki Jimny, first registered on 22 September 2003.

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