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SO53 NLY

2003 Suzuki Jimny

Black Petrol 1298cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 May 2016
Tests11 (9 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate81.8%

Mileage

42,456 mi
Last recorded42,456 miles
Recorded on21 Apr 2015
Typical for 2003 Suzuki Jimny57,891 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSO53 NLY
MakeSuzuki
ModelJimny
Year2003
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,298cc

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MOT History

9 pass 2 fail
Pass 21 Apr 2015 42,456 miles
Fail 21 Apr 2015 42,456 miles

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

Pass 28 Apr 2014 40,384 miles

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 29 Apr 2013 36,825 miles
Pass 2 May 2012 34,699 miles
Pass 18 Apr 2011 33,692 miles
Pass 21 Apr 2010 31,624 miles

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Pass 13 Mar 2009 28,914 miles
Pass 11 Apr 2008 29,543 miles
Pass 31 Jan 2007 28,849 miles

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

Fail 4 Dec 2006 28,848 miles

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

Windscreen has damage to an area in excess of a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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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SO53 NLY is a 2003 Suzuki Jimny in Black with a 1,298cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.8%.

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 SO53 NLY, 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 SO53 NLY registered?

SO53 NLY is a 2003 Suzuki Jimny, first registered on 12 December 2003.

Is SO53 NLY safe to buy?

The MOT history for SO53 NLY shows 11 tests with a 81.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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