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SP53 NSO

2003 Suzuki Jimny

Black Petrol 1328cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires29 Jun 2027
Tests30 (20 pass, 10 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

113,630 mi
Last recorded113,630 miles
Recorded on30 Jun 2026
Typical for 2003 Suzuki Jimny57,891 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSP53 NSO
MakeSuzuki
ModelJimny
Year2003
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,328cc

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MOT History

20 pass 10 fail
Pass 30 Jun 2026 113,630 miles

Offside Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b))

Pass 27 Jun 2025 109,202 miles

Offside Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b))

Rear Wheel bearing has slight play both (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Fail 20 Jun 2025 109,202 miles

Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Nearside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b))

Rear Wheel bearing has slight play both (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Fail 8 Apr 2025 109,197 miles

Nearside Rear Inner Vehicle structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting sill corroded within 30cm of body mounting (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Offside Front Seat belt webbing significantly weakened cut greater than 4mm (7.1.2 (b))

Offside Rear Vehicle structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting inner wheel arch within 30cm of body mounting (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Nearside Front Axle swivel joint so worn or insecure in a stub axle that directional stability is impaired sphere worn resulting in excessive play (5.1.2 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Inner Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced sill however not structural (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front sphere worn but not resulting in excessive play

Outer sills not tested due to sill covers

underbody heavily undersealed

Pass 10 Apr 2024 103,335 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Axle swivel pins and bushes swivel pin and/or bush slightly worn (5.1.2 (b) (i))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

both inner sills corroded

under body unsealed

Fail 9 Apr 2024 103,334 miles

Offside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn centre bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Axle swivel pins and bushes swivel pin and/or bush slightly worn (5.1.2 (b) (i))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

both inner sills corroded

under body unsealed

Pass 23 Mar 2023 98,278 miles

Fuel Pipe/s corroded

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

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

Fail 8 Mar 2023 98,276 miles

Offside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced seat and belt mouting (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Sub-frame ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 5 Mar 2022 94,599 miles

Integral body structure corroded and body mountings but, rigidity not seriously affected

Offside Rear Brake back plate corroded

Fail 17 Feb 2022 94,584 miles

Rear Brake pipe at imminent risk of failure or fracture leaking (1.1.11 (a)) DANGEROUS

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

Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Body mountings to chassis corroded but not severely weakened (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Rear Brake back plate corroed

Pass 29 Jan 2021 92,250 miles

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

Fuel Pipe/s corroded all underside pipes

Pass 26 Jul 2019 88,669 miles

Rear seats folded and itemems in area, unable to check rear belts

Fail 26 Jul 2019 88,669 miles

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

Rear seats folded and itemems in area, unable to check rear belts

Pass 8 Jun 2018 84,869 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Other rear pipes and front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement All (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Underside and components rusty

Fail 6 Jun 2018 84,868 miles

Nearside Inner Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced Centre sill (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Inner Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced Sill (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Wheel bearing rough when rotated (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded To flexi (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Inner Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced Sill (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Other rear pipes and front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement All (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Underside and components rusty

Pass 5 Jun 2017 82,137 miles
Pass 2 Jun 2016 79,307 miles

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

Rear Upper Coil spring mounting corroded but not seriously weakened Both (2.4.C.3c)

o/s/f swivel joint heavily corroded

Pass 5 Jun 2015 75,396 miles
Pass 6 Jun 2014 74,007 miles
Fail 4 Jun 2014 74,007 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

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

nearside front wheel incorrect

Pass 15 Jul 2013 65,580 miles

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

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

Pass 9 Jul 2012 55,250 miles
Pass 27 Jul 2011 48,504 miles
Pass 24 Jun 2010 45,870 miles
Fail 16 Jun 2010 45,860 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Nearside Front drive shaft coupling flexible rubber or fabric coupling softened by oil contamination (2.5.C.1e)

Pass 9 Jun 2009 42,574 miles

Nail in offside rear tyre

Pass 18 Jun 2008 39,552 miles

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

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

Pass 2 May 2007 33,046 miles
Pass 19 Jul 2006 29,803 miles
Fail 18 Jul 2006 29,802 miles

Offside Braking system leaking (3.6.A.1)

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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SP53 NSO is a 2003 Suzuki Jimny in Black with a 1,328cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 30 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 SP53 NSO, 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 SP53 NSO registered?

SP53 NSO is a 2003 Suzuki Jimny, first registered on 1 September 2003.

Is SP53 NSO safe to buy?

The MOT history for SP53 NSO shows 30 tests with a 66.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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