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NV53 KTP

2003 Suzuki Jimny

Red Petrol 1328cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 Jan 2023
Tests24 (16 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

77,909 mi
Last recorded77,909 miles
Recorded on26 Jan 2022
Typical for 2003 Suzuki Jimny57,891 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationNV53 KTP
MakeSuzuki
ModelJimny
Year2003
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,328cc

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MOT History

16 pass 8 fail
Pass 26 Jan 2022 77,909 miles

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

Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule brake hose slight corrosion to ferrule at rear axle (1.1.12 (f) (i))

fuel pipes near tank badly corroded

rear panhard rod corroded

vac pipes for hubs corroded

Fail 26 Jan 2022 77,909 miles

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))

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

Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule brake hose slight corrosion to ferrule at rear axle (1.1.12 (f) (i))

fuel pipes near tank badly corroded

rear panhard rod corroded

vac pipes for hubs corroded

Fail 7 Jan 2022 77,905 miles

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced inner sill (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Power steering pipe/hose excessively corroded to cooler (2.1.5 (g) (i))

Brake master cylinder leaking (1.1.10 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))

Chip in offside of front screen

Front vacuum pipes for hubs corroded

Fuel pipes near fuel tank very corroded

Nearside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

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

Offside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

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

Offside front brake slightly binding

Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule to axle (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Rear panhard rod corroded

Rear wiper blade defective

Pass 18 Dec 2020 77,082 miles

Front Power steering pipe/hose slightly corroded pipes corroded at front (2.1.5 (g) (i))

Front both front discs corroded

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 Fuel Pipe/s corroded pipes corroded at rear near tank ()

Rear Passenger seat(s) missing at time of test no seats in rear of vehicle ()

surface corrosion on all of underside of vehicle

Fail 17 Dec 2020 77,082 miles

Nearside Front Road wheel fixing missing wheel bolt missing (5.2.1 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Road wheel fixing missing wheel bolt missing (5.2.1 (a) (i))

Front Power steering pipe/hose slightly corroded pipes corroded at front (2.1.5 (g) (i))

Front both front discs corroded

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 Fuel Pipe/s corroded pipes corroded at rear near tank ()

Rear Passenger seat(s) missing at time of test no seats in rear of vehicle ()

surface corrosion on all of underside of vehicle

Pass 12 Feb 2020 77,082 miles

Nearside Front Inner Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing sidewall perished (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

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

Offside Rear Fuel Pipe/s corroded ()

Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 16 Oct 2018 75,536 miles

Fuel Pipe/s corroded ()

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

Rear Passenger seat(s) missing at time of test ()

Pass 9 Oct 2017 72,999 miles

Fuel Pipe/s corroded ()

Nearside Rear Passenger seat(s) missing at time of test ()

Offside Rear Passenger seat(s) missing at time of test ()

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

vent pipes corroded

Fail 9 Oct 2017 72,999 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

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

Fuel Pipe/s corroded ()

Nearside Rear Passenger seat(s) missing at time of test ()

Offside Rear Passenger seat(s) missing at time of test ()

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

vent pipes corroded

Pass 10 Oct 2016 71,030 miles

Fuel Pipe/s corroded ()

Passenger seat(s) missing at time of test ()

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 26 Oct 2015 66,677 miles

Front axle vent pipes corroded

fuel pipes corroded

Fail 19 Oct 2015 66,588 miles

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

Offside Front Lower Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Offside Front Upper Front suspension has excessive play in a upper suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Front axle vent pipes corroded

fuel pipes corroded

Pass 23 Sep 2014 58,309 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

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

Offside Rear Seat belt stitching slightly frayed (5.2.2b)

Passenger seat(s) missing at time of test

Pass 9 Oct 2013 53,586 miles
Pass 16 Oct 2012 50,862 miles
Pass 17 Oct 2011 47,713 miles

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

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

Fail 17 Oct 2011 47,713 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

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

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

Pass 21 Sep 2010 43,778 miles
Pass 17 Nov 2009 40,015 miles

brake lines coated in oil

Fail 2 Nov 2009 39,693 miles

Nearside Front Front suspension has excessive movement at a wishbone pin or bush (2.5.A.1c)

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

Pass 16 Sep 2008 32,899 miles

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

Fail 16 Sep 2008 32,899 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

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

Pass 5 Oct 2007 27,614 miles
Pass 25 Sep 2006 25,686 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 KTP is a 2003 Suzuki Jimny in Red with a 1,328cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 NV53 KTP, 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 KTP is a 2003 Suzuki Jimny, first registered on 31 October 2003.

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