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PN53 OCA

2003 Suzuki Jimny

Blue Petrol 1328cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Dec 2017
Tests15 (11 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate73.3%

Mileage

90,364 mi
Last recorded90,364 miles
Recorded on1 Dec 2016
Typical for 2003 Suzuki Jimny57,891 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationPN53 OCA
MakeSuzuki
ModelJimny
Year2003
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,328cc

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MOT History

11 pass 4 fail
Pass 1 Dec 2016 90,364 miles

Front coil spring corroded starting to corrode but lost no thickness (2.4.C.1b)

Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded across rear axle and going to compensator stating to corrode (3.6.B.2c)

Rear coil spring corroded starting to corrode but lost no thickness (2.4.C.1b)

Pass 12 Nov 2015 87,191 miles

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened o/s and n/s (3.5.1i)

Front coil spring corroded o/s and n/s (2.4.C.1b)

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin low but difficult to see (3.5.1g)

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin low but difficult to see (3.5.1g)

Rear coil spring corroded o/s and n/s (2.4.C.1b)

Pass 27 Nov 2014 84,719 miles
Pass 11 Nov 2013 80,739 miles
Fail 11 Nov 2013 80,732 miles

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Pass 3 Dec 2012 69,278 miles
Pass 2 Dec 2011 55,178 miles

Axle breather pipes corroded

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

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

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)

Pass 10 Mar 2011 53,125 miles

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

Offside front brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.2b)

all four tyres cracked

Fail 10 Mar 2011 53,125 miles

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

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

Offside front brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.2b)

all four tyres cracked

Pass 18 Mar 2010 48,277 miles

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

all four tyres cracked

Fail 5 Mar 2010 48,264 miles

Offside Front Axle swivel joint has excessive play (2.5.A.3b)

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

all four tyres cracked

fluid leaking offside front swivel housing

Pass 27 Feb 2009 45,589 miles

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

Fail 27 Feb 2009 45,589 miles

Offside Front brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Front front brake juddering severely (3.7.A.2b)

Nearside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Nearside Front front brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.2b)

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

Pass 26 Feb 2008 40,519 miles
Pass 19 Sep 2006 26,463 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 OCA is a 2003 Suzuki Jimny in Blue with a 1,328cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.3%.

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 PN53 OCA, 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 OCA is a 2003 Suzuki Jimny, first registered on 3 September 2003.

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