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NX53 UEM

2003 Suzuki Jimny

Black Petrol 1298cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 Aug 2019
Tests21 (13 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate61.9%

Mileage

120,605 mi
Last recorded120,605 miles
Recorded on10 Aug 2018
Typical for 2003 Suzuki Jimny57,891 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationNX53 UEM
MakeSuzuki
ModelJimny
Year2003
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,298cc

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MOT History

13 pass 8 fail
Pass 10 Aug 2018 120,605 miles

offside front hub seal worn to excess

Fail 31 Jul 2018 120,603 miles

Front Service brake excessively fluctuating (1.2.1 (e))

Fuel pipe leaking (6.1.3 (b) (i))

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

Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced nearside inner sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Suspension component attachment bracket/mounting likely to fail (5.3.3 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

offside front hub seal worn to excess

Pass 4 Aug 2017 115,685 miles

Nearside Front Seat belt cut but webbing not significantly weakened near to buckle (5.2.2a)

Offside Front Seat belt stitching slightly frayed (5.2.2b)

fuel pipes to and from fuel tank badly corroded

Fail 3 Aug 2017 115,685 miles

Offside Front Front wheel bearing has excessive play (2.5.A.3c)

Offside Front Front wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.5.A.2)

Nearside Front Seat belt cut but webbing not significantly weakened near to buckle (5.2.2a)

Offside Front Seat belt stitching slightly frayed (5.2.2b)

fuel pipes to and from fuel tank badly corroded

Pass 10 Aug 2016 110,937 miles

fuel pipes showing signs of corrosion

Pass 13 Aug 2015 106,551 miles

Nearside Front Seat belt cut but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)

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

Offside Front Seat belt cut but not affecting the operation of the belt (5.2.2a)

Fail 7 Aug 2015 106,551 miles

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

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Nearside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

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

Offside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Offside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

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

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

engine mounting bracket fractured and likely to fail (6.1.D.1b)

Nearside Front Seat belt cut but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)

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

Offside Front Seat belt cut but not affecting the operation of the belt (5.2.2a)

rear prop u/j worn

Pass 11 Aug 2014 101,427 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Offside Front Seat belt stitching slightly frayed (5.2.2b)

fuel pipes heavily corroded

Fail 11 Aug 2014 101,427 miles

Centre Stop lamp insecure (1.2.1a)

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)

Nearside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside front brake excessively fluctuating (3.7.B.3)

Nearside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Nearside front brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

Offside Front Seat belt stitching slightly frayed (5.2.2b)

fuel pipes heavily corroded

Pass 13 Aug 2013 95,417 miles

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

exhaust corroded,but not blowing

Pass 8 Aug 2012 88,133 miles
Fail 8 Aug 2012 88,133 miles

Nearside Front wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.5.A.2)

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Pass 9 Aug 2011 80,255 miles
Fail 9 Aug 2011 80,255 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)

Pass 16 Aug 2010 72,605 miles
Pass 5 Aug 2009 64,309 miles

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

Fail 5 Aug 2009 64,309 miles

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

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

Pass 1 Aug 2008 55,023 miles
Pass 23 Aug 2007 45,838 miles
Pass 1 Sep 2006 35,642 miles
Fail 21 Aug 2006 35,211 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

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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NX53 UEM is a 2003 Suzuki Jimny in Black with a 1,298cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.9%.

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 NX53 UEM, 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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NX53 UEM is a 2003 Suzuki Jimny, first registered on 1 September 2003.

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