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SY53 NMV

2003 Suzuki Jimny

Silver Petrol 1328cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Jan 2019
Tests19 (13 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate68.4%

Mileage

85,409 mi
Last recorded85,409 miles
Recorded on5 Dec 2018
Typical for 2003 Suzuki Jimny57,891 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

13 pass 6 fail
Fail 5 Dec 2018 85,409 miles

Battery insecure and likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Integral body structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting (6.2.2 (d) (i))

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

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

Power steering component leaking (2.1.5 (a))

Power steering fluid reservoir empty (2.1.5 (b) (ii))

Power steering pipe/hose damaged such that the steering is adversely affected (2.1.5 (g) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Brake fluid warning lamp illuminated (1.1.10 (f))

Offside Front Shock absorber lower bush soft from PAS leak

Offside Rear Trailing arm bush (upper) split and worn

Rear floor pan corroded/holed in areas

Pass 8 Jan 2018 80,197 miles

body covered in underseal

Pass 5 Apr 2017 79,773 miles

Fuel Pipe/s corroded ()

underside of vehicle rusty

Fail 3 Apr 2017 79,772 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe inadequately clipped (3.6.B.1)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) leaking (2.3.3b)

Pass 14 Mar 2016 79,125 miles

2/4 wheel drive vacuum pipes to front wheels corroded/broken in 2 places at offside

tow ball missing at time of test

Fail 14 Mar 2016 79,125 miles

Brake load sensing valve linkage defective and function impaired spring broken/missing (3.6.E.3)

2/4 wheel drive vacuum pipes to front wheels corroded/broken in 2 places at offside

tow ball missing at time of test

Pass 18 Mar 2015 72,245 miles

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

Front Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Fuel pipe/s corroded

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

Tow ball/hitch not fitted at time of test

Pass 12 Mar 2014 66,026 miles

Fuel pipe/s corroded

Tow ball/hitch not fitted at time of test

Fail 12 Mar 2014 66,026 miles

Fuel pipe/s corroded

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

Tow ball/hitch not fitted at time of test

Pass 20 Mar 2013 61,471 miles

Fuel pipe/s corroded

Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Tow ball/hitch not fitted at time of test

Pass 20 Mar 2012 53,433 miles

Fuel pipe/s corroded

nearside front tyre soft

Fail 20 Mar 2012 53,433 miles

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

Fuel pipe/s corroded

nearside front tyre soft

Pass 9 Mar 2011 45,835 miles

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

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

Fuel pipe/s corroded

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)

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

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

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

Pass 17 Mar 2010 40,074 miles

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

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

Offside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Fail 15 Mar 2010 40,031 miles

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

Exhaust mounting missing (7.1.1b)

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

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

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

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

Offside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Pass 16 Mar 2009 33,411 miles

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

all4 tyres getting low

front drive joints have a slight leak of grease

Pass 21 Mar 2008 26,618 miles
Pass 27 Jul 2007 25,853 miles

Nearside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Pass 25 Jul 2006 19,832 miles

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

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 NMV is a 2003 Suzuki Jimny in Silver with a 1,328cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.4%.

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 SY53 NMV, 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 NMV registered?

SY53 NMV is a 2003 Suzuki Jimny, first registered on 2 September 2003.

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