CarVerify

Free Car Check

PN53 OAY

2003 Suzuki Jimny

Silver Petrol 1328cc
Search another vehicle

MOT Status

Valid
Expires25 Jun 2027
Tests20 (18 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate90%

Mileage

67,990 mi
Last recorded67,990 miles
Recorded on26 Jun 2026
Typical for 2003 Suzuki Jimny57,891 mi

Above average mileage for this year

4 checks still locked for this Suzuki
Stolen
Finance
Write-off
Keepers
Unlock full report — £4.99
Instant £30k guarantee
or single check £9.99

Not all car check providers offer a guarantee. Don't risk buying from services that can't back their data. CarVerify reports include a £30,000 finance data guarantee.

Vehicle Details

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

All premium checks include

50+ data points
Finance Check (Experian) Insurance Write-off Salvage Auction Stolen Check Previous Owners Ex-Taxi, Police, NHS Mileage Anomaly Import / Export Scrapped Check Plate Changes

MOT History

18 pass 2 fail
Pass 26 Jun 2026 67,990 miles
Pass 27 Oct 2022 67,117 miles

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

Fuel Pipe/s corroded

Nearside Body mounting fixing insecure, but overall security not significantly reduced therd one back (6.2.2 (c) (i))

Nearside Front Body mounting fixing insecure, but overall security not significantly reduced (6.2.2 (c) (i))

Nearside Front Front pannle & inner wing corroded

Nearside Front Oil leak, but not excessive Axle (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Offside Body mounting fixing insecure, but overall security not significantly reduced Therd one back (6.2.2 (c) (i))

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

Offside Front Oil leak, but not excessive Axle (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Body mounting fixing insecure, but overall security not significantly reduced (6.2.2 (c) (i))

Vehicle is very corroded in severil places

Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 2 Nov 2021 65,925 miles

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

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

Fuel Pipe/s corroded Underneath vehicle

Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Nearside Body mounting fixing insecure, but overall security not significantly reduced (6.2.2 (c) (i))

Nearside Front Oil leak, but not excessive Axle (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Body mounting fixing insecure, but overall security not significantly reduced (6.2.2 (c) (i))

Offside Body mounting fixing insecure, but overall security not significantly reduced (6.2.2 (c) (i))

Offside Front Oil leak, but not excessive Axle (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Body mounting fixing insecure, but overall security not significantly reduced (6.2.2 (c) (i))

Pass 2 Nov 2020 64,719 miles

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

Exhaust deteriorated

Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Nearside Front Oil leak, but not excessive Axle (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Body mounting fixing insecure, but overall security not significantly reduced Corroded (6.2.2 (c) (i))

Pass 17 Oct 2019 63,584 miles

Exhaust deteriorated

Nearside Front Oil leak, but not excessive Axle (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 24 Oct 2018 62,182 miles

Exhaust deteriorated

Nearside Front Oil leak, but not excessive Axle (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 19 Oct 2017 60,698 miles

Exhaust deteriorated

Nearside Rear Body has slight displacement of the body relative to the chassis Corroded (6.1.B.1a)

Offside Front Wheel bearing nosy

Offside Rear Body has slight displacement of the body relative to the chassis Corroded (6.1.B.1a)

Fail 19 Oct 2017 60,695 miles

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

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded Chassis (2.4.A.3)

Exhaust deteriorated

Nearside Rear Body has slight displacement of the body relative to the chassis Corroded (6.1.B.1a)

Offside Front Wheel bearing nosy

Offside Rear Body has slight displacement of the body relative to the chassis Corroded (6.1.B.1a)

Pass 2 Nov 2016 59,669 miles

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

Pass 20 Aug 2015 57,760 miles

Nearside Front Stub axle has slight vertical movement between stub axle and axle beam (2.5.A.1a)

rear exhaust slightly corroded

Pass 29 Aug 2014 55,058 miles

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

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

Pass 21 Aug 2013 51,592 miles

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

Pass 28 Aug 2012 47,841 miles
Pass 25 Aug 2011 43,576 miles
Pass 31 Aug 2010 39,819 miles
Pass 19 Aug 2009 34,894 miles
Pass 8 Aug 2008 29,975 miles
Pass 24 Aug 2007 55,339 miles
Pass 31 Aug 2006 22,943 miles

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

Fail 31 Aug 2006 22,943 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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
Full Suzuki Jimny reliability report

Don't risk it. Know before you buy.

Not all vehicle check providers are the same. Some don't offer a data guarantee, which means if their information is wrong, you're on your own. Every CarVerify report is backed by a £30,000 finance data guarantee.

£30k guarantee Instant results Cancel anytime

PN53 OAY is a 2003 Suzuki Jimny in Silver with a 1,328cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 90%.

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 OAY, 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

How do I check the history of PN53 OAY?

You can check the full history of PN53 OAY by running a full vehicle check. This shows you finance, stolen, write-off, MOT history, mileage records and more.

What year was PN53 OAY registered?

PN53 OAY is a 2003 Suzuki Jimny, first registered on 6 September 2003.

Is PN53 OAY safe to buy?

The MOT history for PN53 OAY shows 20 tests with a 90% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does PN53 OAY have outstanding finance?

Finance checks require a premium vehicle report. This checks against all major UK finance providers to see if there is any outstanding finance on PN53 OAY. If you buy a car with outstanding finance, the finance company can repossess it.

No warranty or guarantee of accuracy is provided for any free data on this page. The data guarantee applies only to information obtained through the purchase of a full check.