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SV53 NGU

2003 Suzuki Jimny

Blue Petrol 1328cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires18 Mar 2027
Tests20 (15 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

128,769 mi
Last recorded128,769 miles
Recorded on19 Mar 2026
Typical for 2003 Suzuki Jimny57,891 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSV53 NGU
MakeSuzuki
ModelJimny
Year2003
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,328cc

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MOT History

15 pass 5 fail
Pass 19 Mar 2026 128,769 miles
Fail 7 Mar 2026 128,761 miles

Central Front Upper Brake cable damaged no handbrake effort (1.1.15 (a))

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

Offside Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Parking (secondary brake) on a single line braking system has no recorded effort at a wheel (1.3.1 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Parking (secondary brake) on a single line braking system has no recorded effort at a wheel (1.3.1 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Parking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 20 Dec 2024 127,788 miles
Pass 4 Dec 2023 126,137 miles

Offside Rear Inner brake back plate slightly corroded

Pass 12 Dec 2022 123,811 miles
Pass 1 Dec 2021 118,929 miles
Pass 6 Feb 2016 112,247 miles
Pass 27 Nov 2014 104,951 miles

Nearside Rear rear parking (secondary) brake imbalance requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.6b)

Fail 27 Nov 2014 104,951 miles

Nearside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Nearside Rear Upper Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Nearside Rear rear parking (secondary) brake imbalance requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.6b)

Pass 22 Oct 2013 97,616 miles
Pass 29 Aug 2012 83,648 miles

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

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

o/s wiper

Fail 28 Aug 2012 83,648 miles

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

Nearside Front Brake pipe leaking (3.6.A.1)

Nearside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

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

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

exhaust mountings

o/s wiper

Pass 14 Sep 2011 70,728 miles

n/s/f brake disc pitted and corroded on inner side

Fail 9 Sep 2011 70,728 miles

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

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

n/s/f brake disc pitted and corroded on inner side

Pass 15 Sep 2010 52,748 miles

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

rear exhaust outer skin loose

Fail 13 Sep 2010 52,748 miles

Front Exhaust has part of the system excessively deteriorated (7.1.1a)

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

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

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

rear exhaust outer skin loose

Pass 24 Aug 2009 39,086 miles

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

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

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

Pass 22 Aug 2008 29,088 miles

front tyres perished

o/s/f and n/s/f stub axle corroded

Pass 6 Sep 2007 23,944 miles
Pass 22 Aug 2006 16,309 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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SV53 NGU is a 2003 Suzuki Jimny in Blue with a 1,328cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 SV53 NGU, 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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SV53 NGU is a 2003 Suzuki Jimny, first registered on 1 September 2003.

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