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PK53 NHE

2003 Suzuki Jimny

Black Petrol 1328cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 Aug 2026
Tests20 (17 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate85%

Mileage

68,703 mi
Last recorded68,703 miles
Recorded on18 Aug 2025
Typical for 2003 Suzuki Jimny57,891 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationPK53 NHE
MakeSuzuki
ModelJimny
Year2003
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,328cc

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MOT History

17 pass 3 fail
Pass 18 Aug 2025 68,703 miles

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

Fail 13 Aug 2025 68,691 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

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

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

Pass 16 Jun 2023 65,078 miles

Offside Front hub seal leraking

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge all tyres (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 15 Jun 2023 65,078 miles

Nearside Front Seat belt damaged (7.1.2 (b) (i))

Offside Front hub seal leraking

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge all tyres (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 6 Oct 2021 58,995 miles

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

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

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

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

Offside Front Axle seal leaking

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 8 Jul 2019 48,951 miles
Fail 8 Jul 2019 48,951 miles

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

Pass 3 Jul 2018 48,606 miles
Pass 11 Jul 2017 48,242 miles

4x tyres starting to crack between treads.

n/s/r & o/s/r shock absorber bottom bushes split

Pass 17 Nov 2016 47,987 miles
Pass 1 Dec 2015 44,703 miles
Pass 20 Oct 2014 41,473 miles

Oil leak

rear silencer casing corroded

Pass 24 Oct 2013 39,263 miles

rear exhaust corroded

Pass 27 Nov 2012 37,673 miles
Pass 24 Mar 2012 37,268 miles
Pass 14 Mar 2011 35,247 miles

rear exhaust box corroded

Pass 22 Mar 2010 30,729 miles

rear exhaust box corroded

Pass 31 Mar 2009 27,790 miles

rear exhaust box heavly corroded may need attention soon

tyres age cracking

Pass 9 Feb 2008 24,171 miles

n/s/f tyre wearing outer edge

Pass 14 Feb 2007 21,017 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 NHE is a 2003 Suzuki Jimny in Black with a 1,328cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85%.

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 NHE, 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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What year was PK53 NHE registered?

PK53 NHE is a 2003 Suzuki Jimny, first registered on 24 October 2003.

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