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NV53 FGO

2003 Suzuki Jimny

Black Petrol 1328cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 Jul 2023
Tests22 (17 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate77.3%

Mileage

140,050 mi
Last recorded140,050 miles
Recorded on11 Jul 2022
Typical for 2003 Suzuki Jimny57,891 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationNV53 FGO
MakeSuzuki
ModelJimny
Year2003
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,328cc

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MOT History

17 pass 5 fail
Pass 11 Jul 2022 140,050 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 8 Apr 2021 131,826 miles
Fail 17 Mar 2021 131,787 miles

Front Oil leaking excessively from engine oil sump corroded (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

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

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 27 Sep 2019 130,687 miles
Pass 26 Sep 2018 124,235 miles
Pass 26 Sep 2017 115,858 miles

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

Offside Rear Inner sill in poor condition

heavy objects on rear seats not allowing full inspection of rear seat belts

Pass 26 Sep 2016 107,949 miles

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

Pass 10 Sep 2015 100,101 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

corrosion rear fuel pipes

Pass 17 Sep 2014 89,333 miles
Fail 4 Sep 2014 88,925 miles

Nearside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

Pass 23 Sep 2013 78,512 miles
Fail 11 Sep 2013 78,087 miles

Offside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

Pass 27 Sep 2012 68,082 miles
Fail 27 Sep 2012 1,206 miles

Centre Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

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

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

Pass 12 Oct 2011 55,426 miles
Pass 28 Oct 2010 41,985 miles

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

o/s and n/s front swivel joints leaking

surface corrosion on underside

Pass 11 Jan 2010 36,079 miles
Fail 7 Jan 2010 35,976 miles

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

Nearside Front Lower Axle king pin has excessive play in pin and/or bush adversely affecting the steering (2.5.A.3a)

Nearside Front Steering component deformed and unserviceable (2.2.C.1d)

Steering box has relative movement between sector shaft and the drop arm (2.2.B.1b)

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

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

EXHAUST HANGER SNAPPED BUT 1 OF 2 AND THE EXHAUST IS STILL SUPPORTED.

O/S/F TYRE RUNNING OFF ON OUTER EDGE.

Pass 8 Jan 2009 31,844 miles
Pass 14 Oct 2008 30,994 miles
Pass 5 Oct 2007 25,314 miles
Pass 3 Oct 2006 18,660 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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NV53 FGO is a 2003 Suzuki Jimny in Black with a 1,328cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.3%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 NV53 FGO, 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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NV53 FGO is a 2003 Suzuki Jimny, first registered on 15 October 2003.

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