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PK53 NGV

2003 Suzuki Jimny

Silver Petrol 1328cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires23 Apr 2027
Tests25 (19 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate76%

Mileage

83,504 mi
Last recorded83,504 miles
Recorded on24 Apr 2026
Typical for 2003 Suzuki Jimny57,891 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

19 pass 6 fail
Pass 24 Apr 2026 83,504 miles

All wheels protruding past wheel arches

Fail 11 Apr 2026 83,504 miles

Nearside Rear Lower Shock absorbers has an excessively worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

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

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Lower Shock absorbers has an excessively worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

All wheels protruding past wheel arches

Pass 22 Mar 2025 80,879 miles

wheels protruding past arches

Pass 26 Feb 2024 77,051 miles

ALL WHEELS PROTRUDING FROM WHEEL ARCHES

Pass 25 Mar 2023 76,746 miles

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

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

Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output BOTH (4.1.4 (b))

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

Wheel/tyre protruding beyond wheel arch ALL ()

Pass 19 Feb 2021 76,431 miles
Pass 18 Feb 2020 74,668 miles

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

Nearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Nearside Front swivel joint is leaking oil

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

Pass 25 Feb 2019 70,299 miles
Fail 22 Feb 2019 70,295 miles

Brake pedal has insufficient reserve travel (1.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Integral body structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Offside Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced inner sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Rear Integral body structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Pass 14 Feb 2018 69,315 miles
Pass 24 Feb 2017 65,913 miles
Fail 24 Feb 2017 65,913 miles

Emissions not tested unable to read emmissions due to exhaust leak (7.3.A.1)

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases rear silencer (7.1.2)

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (3.7.B.5b)

Pass 23 Feb 2016 63,335 miles

Offside Front Seat belt stitching slightly frayed (5.2.2b)

Pass 28 Feb 2015 60,445 miles

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

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

Fail 25 Feb 2015 60,438 miles

Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

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

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

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

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

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

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

nearside mirror insecure

offside mirror insecure

Fail 28 Feb 2014 53,425 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

passenger mirror loose

Pass 28 Feb 2014 53,425 miles

passenger mirror loose

Pass 21 Feb 2013 42,036 miles
Fail 11 Feb 2013 41,894 miles

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 13 Feb 2012 32,455 miles

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

Pass 12 Jan 2011 22,569 miles

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

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

Pass 29 Jan 2010 19,107 miles
Pass 30 Jan 2009 16,281 miles
Pass 29 Jan 2008 13,598 miles
Pass 21 Sep 2006 9,448 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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PK53 NGV is a 2003 Suzuki Jimny in Silver with a 1,328cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76%.

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 PK53 NGV, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was PK53 NGV registered?

PK53 NGV is a 2003 Suzuki Jimny, first registered on 30 September 2003.

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