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NV53 HSY

2003 Suzuki Jimny

Black Petrol 1328cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires11 Aug 2027
Tests25 (21 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate84%

Mileage

77,882 mi
Last recorded77,882 miles
Recorded on27 Jul 2026
Typical for 2003 Suzuki Jimny57,891 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

21 pass 4 fail
Pass 27 Jul 2026 77,882 miles
Fail 24 Jul 2026 77,882 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases rear silencer (6.1.2 (a))

emissions not tested

Pass 12 Aug 2025 70,597 miles

Central Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

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

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing all 3 that have been advised (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 12 Aug 2024 67,663 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Fail 9 Aug 2024 67,663 miles

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Pass 23 Sep 2023 54,503 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

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

unable to inspect sills fully as covered

Pass 26 Oct 2022 47,335 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material compensator valve area and rear brake pipe (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 27 Oct 2021 46,485 miles

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Compensator valve area (1.1.11 (c))

Fail 25 Oct 2021 46,480 miles

Offside Front Service brake lagging in operation (1.2.1 (d))

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material brake pipes by compensator valve (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

front spheres weeping

Pass 26 Oct 2020 45,338 miles
Pass 29 Mar 2019 43,153 miles

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

Pass 10 Apr 2018 41,401 miles
Pass 6 Apr 2017 37,292 miles
Pass 6 Apr 2016 34,219 miles

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

slight leak from o/s/f and n/s/f swivel hubs

Fail 6 Apr 2016 34,219 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (3.6.B.4e)

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

slight leak from o/s/f and n/s/f swivel hubs

Pass 1 Apr 2015 33,172 miles

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

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

Pass 27 Mar 2014 32,336 miles

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Pass 4 Apr 2013 31,552 miles
Pass 3 Apr 2012 30,573 miles

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

Offside Front Steering pivot point has slight play (2.2.B.1g)

left front steering swivel joint leaking grease

Pass 28 Mar 2011 28,806 miles
Pass 3 Apr 2010 27,203 miles

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

left and right front steering spheres pitted

Pass 27 Mar 2009 25,412 miles

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

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Pass 25 Mar 2008 23,466 miles
Pass 17 Apr 2007 21,345 miles
Pass 16 Oct 2006 18,607 miles

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

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

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 HSY is a 2003 Suzuki Jimny in Black with a 1,328cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 84%.

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 HSY, 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 HSY is a 2003 Suzuki Jimny, first registered on 5 November 2003.

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