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VO53 NSU

2003 Suzuki Jimny

Red Petrol 1298cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires21 Aug 2027
Tests22 (20 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate90.9%

Mileage

60,560 mi
Last recorded60,560 miles
Recorded on19 Aug 2026
Typical for 2003 Suzuki Jimny57,891 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationVO53 NSU
MakeSuzuki
ModelJimny
Year2003
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,298cc

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MOT History

20 pass 2 fail
Pass 19 Aug 2026 60,560 miles

Coil spring corroded both front and rear (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Fuel hose deteriorated (6.1.3 (c) (ii))

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

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

Rear Upper Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive spring mounts (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

Vehicle structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Pass 8 Aug 2025 59,988 miles
Fail 7 Aug 2025 59,988 miles

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

Offside Rear Brake pipe leaking on a hydraulic braking system front to rear pipes (1.1.11 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 22 Aug 2024 57,560 miles

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

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

Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear arm bushes perishing (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Windscreen wiper blade defective both (3.4 (b) (i))

general corrosion to underside

noise from rear diff area

Pass 16 Feb 2023 56,759 miles

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

Offside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement trailing arm rear bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 15 Feb 2023 56,757 miles

Exhaust system insecure rear mounting corroded and broken (6.1.2 (a))

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

Offside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement trailing arm rear bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 2 Dec 2021 55,565 miles

Offside Front hydraulic pipes corroding on front axle

rear exhaust silencer corroding

rear seats/belts not checked items in area

Pass 24 Nov 2020 54,858 miles

Nearside Front wiper blade split on end 16" blade

Offside Front hydraulic pipes to hub corroding

rear seats/belts not checked area full of items

rear silencer corroding

Pass 21 Nov 2019 53,966 miles

Offside Front Fuel Pipe/s corroded to rear x2 pipes

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material pipe from load sensing valve to hose going to axle (corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 21 Nov 2018 52,693 miles
Pass 12 Oct 2017 51,350 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Offside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Pass 13 Oct 2016 48,133 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Offside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Pass 3 Nov 2015 47,890 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive spring cup (2.4.A.3)

Offside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Spring Cup (2.4.A.3)

Pass 16 Oct 2014 46,057 miles

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

Nearside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Offside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Pass 7 Oct 2013 43,950 miles

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

Nearside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Offside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Pass 1 Oct 2012 40,629 miles

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 28 Sep 2011 38,759 miles
Pass 24 Sep 2010 34,487 miles
Pass 1 Oct 2009 28,892 miles

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

Pass 11 Sep 2008 22,134 miles

N/S/F tyre wearing on outer edge-tracking?

Pass 14 Aug 2007 18,034 miles
Pass 16 Aug 2006 13,771 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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VO53 NSU is a 2003 Suzuki Jimny in Red with a 1,298cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 90.9%.

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 VO53 NSU, 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 VO53 NSU registered?

VO53 NSU is a 2003 Suzuki Jimny, first registered on 1 September 2003.

Is VO53 NSU safe to buy?

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