MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
83,349 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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rear chassis corroded
slight corrsion underneath
Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
Front N/S & O/S CORROSION BUT OUTSIDE PRESCRIBED AREA
Front SLIGHT OIL LEAK AT FRONT AXEL N/S & O/S
Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive N/S & O/S (5.3.6 (a) (i))
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 1.61MM (5.2.3 (e))
Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 1.64MM (5.2.3 (e))
Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Offside Front Wheel bearing rough when rotated (5.1.3 (b) (i))
Offside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced INNER SILL (7.1.1 (a) (i))
Nearside Rear Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS
Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))
FRONT LAMPS SLIGHTLY DETERIORATED
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 1.72MM (5.2.3 (e))
Nearside Front Vehicle structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security INNER ARCH (6.2.2 (d) (i))
Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 1.69MM (5.2.3 (e))
Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive NEARSIDE+OFFSIDE CHASSIS (5.3.6 (a) (i))
Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule All (1.1.12 (f) (i))
Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material coated. (1.1.11 (c))
Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play both (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
Suspension component mounting repair covered in underseal (5.3.6 (a) (i))
o/s rear fuel pipes badly corroded
Offside Rear Brake performance not tested pipe leaking (1.2.1 (g))
Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule All (1.1.12 (f) (i))
Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play both (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
o/s rear fuel pipes badly corroded
Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength inner wheelarch under h/light (5.3.6 (a) (i))
Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength inner wheel arch under headlamp. (5.3.6 (a) (i))
Offside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength front mount area (5.3.6 (a) (i))
Rear Position lamp adversely affected by the operation of another lamp offside and nearside (4.2.3 (c))
Rear Stop lamp(s) adversely affected by the operation of another lamp offside and nearside (4.3.3 (b))
Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play offside and nearside (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule offside and nearside (1.1.12 (f) (i))
Manufacturers engine and body/sill covers fitted restricting inspection of components
Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
Rear fuel pipes badly corroded
Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()
Nearside Rear Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced by spring anchor mounting (6.1.1 (c) (i))
Offside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
Offside Rear Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced by spring anchor mounting (6.1.1 (c) (i))
Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
Vehicles internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights ()
fuel pipes corroded
o/s head light poor beam pattern
Nearside Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))
Nearside Rear Body mounting fixing insecure, but overall security not significantly reduced body mount corrdid (6.2.2 (c) (i))
Nearside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced inner and outer sill (7.1.1 (a) (i))
Offside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced inner and outer sill (7.1.1 (a) (i))
Nearside Rear Body mounting fixing insecure, but overall security not significantly reduced body mount corrdid (6.2.2 (c) (i))
Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)
Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
Nearside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)
Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
Nearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)
Offside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)
Offside Rear Inner sidewall badly perished
Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)
Nearside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded two holes (5.2.6)
Offside Rear Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)
Offside Rear Valve stem seriously damaged (4.1.D.1e)
Nearside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)
Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
Nearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)
Offside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)
Offside Rear Inner sidewall badly perished
Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)
Brake pipe excessively corroded front to rear x2 (3.6.B.2c)
Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded wheel cyl to flex (3.6.B.2c)
Rear Brake pipe inadequately supported lsv to flex (3.6.B.1)
brake pipes full of underseal not full inspection
osf tyre cracking
rear tyres cracking
Nearside Front Mechanical brake component has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)
N/S SWIVEL HOUSING SEAL LEAKING
Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
exhaust system is corroded
Offside Rear coil spring incomplete (2.4.C.1a)
exhaust system is corroded
Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
offside front swivel housing leaking oil
Offside Front Axle swivel joint has excessive play (2.5.A.3b)
Nearside Front Axle swivel joint has excessive movement between a swivel joint and its housing (2.5.A.1b)
Offside Rear Shock absorber has negligible damping effect (2.7.5)
How Reliable is the Suzuki Jimny?
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NU53 WMC is a 2003 Suzuki Jimny in Green with a 1,328cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 30 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 56.7%.
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 WMC, 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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NU53 WMC is a 2003 Suzuki Jimny, first registered on 30 September 2003.
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