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SY53 NMA

2003 Suzuki Jimny

Silver Petrol 1328cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires26 Feb 2027
Tests23 (19 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate82.6%

Mileage

104,522 mi
Last recorded104,522 miles
Recorded on27 Feb 2026
Typical for 2003 Suzuki Jimny57,891 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSY53 NMA
MakeSuzuki
ModelJimny
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,328cc

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MOT History

19 pass 4 fail
Pass 27 Feb 2026 104,522 miles
Pass 17 Feb 2025 100,600 miles

Rear Seats Removed At Time Of Test

Pass 16 Feb 2024 95,363 miles
Pass 23 Feb 2023 87,804 miles
Pass 9 Feb 2022 82,243 miles
Pass 23 Jan 2021 70,701 miles

Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule both sides (1.1.12 (f) (i))

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

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge outer edge of tyre (5.2.3 (e))

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

Fail 23 Jan 2021 70,701 miles

Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule both sides (1.1.12 (f) (i))

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

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge outer edge of tyre (5.2.3 (e))

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

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

Fail 1 Apr 2019 70,697 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

Nearside Front Axle swivel pins and bushes swivel pin and/or bush insecure (5.1.2 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Wheel bearing play so excessive it is likely to break up (5.1.3 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Lower Seat belt anchorage likely to become detached in the event of a collision due to excessive corrsion next to the floor mounting (7.1.1 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Axle swivel pins and bushes swivel pin and/or bush insecure (5.1.2 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Wheel bearing play so excessive it is likely to break up (5.1.3 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Lower Seat belt likely to become detached in the event of a collision due to excessive corrsion next to the floor mounting (7.1.1 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Trailer electrical socket wiring insulation damaged or deteriorated (4.10 (b) (i))

Pass 16 Mar 2018 63,775 miles

Fuel Pipe/s corroded ()

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

Vehicles internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights ()

both front swivel hubs slight leak.

Pass 18 Mar 2017 55,594 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Offside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Pass 16 May 2016 45,271 miles
Pass 20 May 2015 32,175 miles
Fail 19 May 2015 32,170 miles

Offside Front Mechanical brake component has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

Pass 25 Sep 2014 31,159 miles
Fail 25 Sep 2014 31,159 miles

Nearside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

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

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

offside front wheel slightly tight to turn

Pass 23 Sep 2013 30,230 miles

front tyres are perished

Pass 27 Sep 2012 29,364 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 26 Sep 2011 25,515 miles

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

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

Pass 20 Sep 2010 20,264 miles

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

Pass 30 Sep 2009 18,431 miles
Pass 24 Sep 2008 15,365 miles
Pass 24 Sep 2007 11,700 miles
Pass 28 Sep 2006 7,964 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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SY53 NMA is a 2003 Suzuki Jimny in Silver with a 1,328cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 82.6%.

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 SY53 NMA, 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 SY53 NMA registered?

SY53 NMA is a 2003 Suzuki Jimny, first registered on 30 September 2003.

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