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PN53 OAV

2003 Suzuki Jimny

Silver Petrol 1328cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Nov 2018
Tests17 (13 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate76.5%

Mileage

74,864 mi
Last recorded74,864 miles
Recorded on29 Oct 2018
Typical for 2003 Suzuki Jimny57,891 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationPN53 OAV
MakeSuzuki
ModelJimny
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,328cc

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MOT History

13 pass 4 fail
Fail 29 Oct 2018 74,864 miles

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

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

Fuel Pipe/s corroded ()

Pass 1 Nov 2017 71,886 miles
Pass 8 Nov 2016 69,288 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 3mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 3mm (4.1.E.1)

Fail 1 Nov 2016 69,266 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded along axle (3.6.B.2c)

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

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded along axle (3.6.B.2c)

Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded to and from load valve (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 3mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 3mm (4.1.E.1)

Pass 30 Oct 2015 66,574 miles

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 3mm (4.1.E.1)

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

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 3mm (4.1.E.1)

Rear Brake pipe repaired, but not inappropriately into hose (3.6.A.3)

Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded too and from load valve (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 24 Oct 2014 64,609 miles
Pass 31 Oct 2013 62,909 miles
Pass 30 Jan 2013 55,133 miles

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

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

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

inner sills corroded

oil pipes corroded

Pass 26 Jan 2012 43,215 miles

rear differential leaking

Pass 3 Feb 2011 33,821 miles
Pass 4 Feb 2010 28,302 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

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

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

Pass 8 Jan 2009 21,571 miles
Fail 8 Jan 2009 21,571 miles

Brake pedal anti-slip provision missing (3.3.A.1b)

Pass 30 Jul 2008 20,084 miles
Fail 30 Jul 2008 20,084 miles

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

Pass 31 Jul 2007 16,852 miles
Pass 21 Aug 2006 13,370 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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PN53 OAV is a 2003 Suzuki Jimny in Silver with a 1,328cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.5%.

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 PN53 OAV, 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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PN53 OAV is a 2003 Suzuki Jimny, first registered on 1 September 2003.

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