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VO53 NTJ

2003 Suzuki Jimny

Silver Petrol 1328cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 Oct 2017
Tests13 (11 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate84.6%

Mileage

52,375 mi
Last recorded52,375 miles
Recorded on7 Oct 2016
Typical for 2003 Suzuki Jimny57,891 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationVO53 NTJ
MakeSuzuki
ModelJimny
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,328cc

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MOT History

11 pass 2 fail
Pass 7 Oct 2016 52,375 miles
Pass 14 Oct 2015 50,274 miles
Pass 13 Oct 2014 47,649 miles

Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

Fail 13 Oct 2014 47,649 miles

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

Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

Pass 14 Oct 2013 43,929 miles

centre exhaust mount corroded off, system is secure

Pass 3 Oct 2012 40,085 miles
Pass 6 Oct 2011 37,010 miles
Pass 4 Oct 2010 31,379 miles

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

Pass 28 Sep 2009 24,200 miles
Pass 13 Oct 2008 19,815 miles
Fail 13 Oct 2008 19,815 miles

Nearside Axle king pin has excessive play in pin and/or bush adversely affecting the steering (2.5.A.3a)

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

Pass 16 Oct 2007 16,513 miles
Pass 11 Oct 2006 11,564 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 NTJ is a 2003 Suzuki Jimny in Silver with a 1,328cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 84.6%.

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 VO53 NTJ, 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 VO53 NTJ registered?

VO53 NTJ is a 2003 Suzuki Jimny, first registered on 3 September 2003.

Is VO53 NTJ safe to buy?

The MOT history for VO53 NTJ shows 13 tests with a 84.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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