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PK53 FNP

2003 Suzuki Jimny

Silver Petrol 1328cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires27 Nov 2026
Tests26 (19 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate73.1%

Mileage

90,641 mi
Last recorded90,641 miles
Recorded on28 Nov 2025
Typical for 2003 Suzuki Jimny57,891 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationPK53 FNP
MakeSuzuki
ModelJimny
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,328cc

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MOT History

19 pass 7 fail
Pass 28 Nov 2025 90,641 miles

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material All (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear 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))

Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Both side (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Suspension component mounting repair covered in underseal Various (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Fail 26 Nov 2025 90,638 miles

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

Offside Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material All (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear 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))

Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Both side (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Fail 14 Aug 2025 90,601 miles

Offside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced by cab mount (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength sill by mount (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength both rear floors above spring (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened corroded (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

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

Pass 16 Jan 2024 85,608 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material all brake corroded ,may require attention (1.1.11 (c))

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords may require attention (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Front fog light lens has damage

fuel pipes corroded ,may require attention

underside corroded

Pass 18 Jan 2023 80,378 miles

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

Fuel Pipe/s corroded ()

Pass 13 Jan 2022 76,856 miles
Pass 13 Jan 2021 72,313 miles
Pass 2 Dec 2019 69,380 miles

Front to Rear metal fuel pipes are very corroded but not leaking

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

Nearside Inner Sill corroded around body mounting

Offside Inner Sill corroded around body mounting

Rear Areas around rear seat belt mounting is corroded but not excessive

Rear body corroded around mountings

vehicle body is generally corroded

Pass 3 Dec 2018 65,093 miles

Fuel Pipe/s corroded ()

Steel pipes to both sides front swivel joints heavily corroded

Vehicles internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights ()

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

Fail 3 Dec 2018 65,093 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Exhaust emissions likely to be affected by an exhaust leak At cat and all joints (8.2.1.1 (b))

Front Registration plate inscription illegible Has plastic film over it (0.1 (b))

Fuel Pipe/s corroded ()

Steel pipes to both sides front swivel joints heavily corroded

Vehicles internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights ()

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

Pass 15 Nov 2017 59,359 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Fail 14 Nov 2017 59,359 miles

Offside Front Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Nearside Front tyre valve perished

Nearside Rear tyre perished on inner sidewall

Pass 29 Nov 2016 55,969 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Catalyst cracked and joints leaking, the whole system deteriorated (7.1.2)

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Fuel Pipe/s corroded ()

Steel pipes going to both side front swivel joints corroded

Pass 5 Dec 2015 52,765 miles

Both rear tyres showing signs of deterioration around tread grooves, and inner wall on nearside

Engine management light on

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases At catalyst convertor (7.1.2)

Fuel pipes showing signs of corrosion

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

Vacuum pipes at front across axle corroded

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

Fail 5 Dec 2015 52,765 miles

Both rear tyres showing signs of deterioration around tread grooves, and inner wall on nearside

Engine management light on

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases At catalyst convertor (7.1.2)

Fuel pipes showing signs of corrosion

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

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Vacuum pipes at front across axle corroded

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

Pass 4 Dec 2014 51,654 miles

Fuel pipe/s corroded

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

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

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

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

Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

Pass 24 Sep 2013 49,275 miles

Fuel pipe/s corroded

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

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

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

Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

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

offside front swivel joint leaking oil.

Fail 19 Sep 2013 49,275 miles

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

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Fuel pipe/s corroded

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

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

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

Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

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

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

offside front swivel joint leaking oil.

Pass 11 Oct 2012 47,194 miles

Fuel pipe/s corroded

Nearside Front Axle swivel joint has slight play (2.5.A.3b)

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

offside front tyre outer side wall deteriorated.

Pass 19 Oct 2011 44,202 miles
Fail 14 Oct 2011 44,202 miles

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

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Oil leak from o/s front steering sphere.

Pass 19 Aug 2010 37,939 miles

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

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

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)

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

all 4 tyres starting to crack and deteriorate

front discs worn

Pass 25 Aug 2009 34,078 miles
Pass 14 Aug 2008 31,246 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.7.5)

nearside rear tyre wearing on outer edge

Pass 15 Aug 2007 22,095 miles
Pass 25 Aug 2006 17,153 miles

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

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.7.5)

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

lowish efforts to rear service brakes

small amounts of insufficient reserve travel to sevice brake pedal and park lever

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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PK53 FNP is a 2003 Suzuki Jimny in Silver with a 1,328cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 26 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.1%.

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 PK53 FNP, 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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PK53 FNP is a 2003 Suzuki Jimny, first registered on 29 September 2003.

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