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AV53 KJE

2003 Suzuki Jimny

Black Petrol 1328cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires14 Jun 2027
Tests28 (20 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

132,207 mi
Last recorded132,207 miles
Recorded on15 Jun 2026
Typical for 2003 Suzuki Jimny57,891 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAV53 KJE
MakeSuzuki
ModelJimny
Year2003
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,328cc

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MOT History

20 pass 8 fail
Pass 15 Jun 2026 132,207 miles

Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement 2 (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

underside has been freshly heavily undersealed

Pass 3 Aug 2024 128,279 miles

Brake pedal wearing smooth (1.1.2 (c))

Nearside Front Suspension component pin or bush slightly worn wheel has sight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front outrigger corroded

fuel pipes slightly corroded

Fail 30 Jul 2024 128,214 miles

Front Position lamp not working both sides (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Brake pedal wearing smooth (1.1.2 (c))

Nearside Front Suspension component pin or bush slightly worn wheel has sight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

fuel pipes slightly corroded

Pass 31 Jul 2023 123,057 miles

Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Both front D bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Advise tyre getting low tread (5.2.3 (e))

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

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

Pass 8 Aug 2022 118,725 miles

Central Central gearbox mountings showing signs of wear

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Rear Prop shaft flexible coupling slightly deteriorated (6.1.7 (d) (i))

Pass 20 Aug 2021 113,150 miles

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

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Cracking of sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 20 Aug 2021 113,150 miles

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

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Cracking of sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Pass 24 Aug 2020 107,365 miles

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

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

Sill covers fitted obscuring some components

Pass 27 Mar 2019 97,506 miles

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

Engine cover and Undertrays fitted

Fuel Pipe/s corroded

Pass 13 Apr 2018 89,829 miles

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

Pass 24 Apr 2017 82,274 miles
Fail 10 Apr 2017 82,079 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)

Braking system leaking master cylinder (3.6.A.1)

Pass 5 Apr 2016 72,469 miles
Fail 5 Apr 2016 72,469 miles

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

Pass 14 Apr 2015 62,386 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 13 Apr 2015 62,386 miles

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

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

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 14 Apr 2014 50,548 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 14 Apr 2014 50,548 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 15 Apr 2013 38,634 miles

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

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

Rear registration plate obscured (6.3.1d)

both dips on min marks

both front tyres at 3mm

n/s/f axle swivel joint a little dry advise re filling

o/s/f axle swivel joint inner oilseal seeping slightley but not yet contaminating brakes

rear silencer outerskin corroded

sideskirts fitted

slight end float o/s/r half shaft

Pass 15 Apr 2013 38,634 miles

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

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

both dips on min marks

both front tyres at 3mm

n/s/f axle swivel joint a little dry advise re filling

o/s/f axle swivel joint inner oilseal seeping slightley but not yet contaminating brakes

rear silencer outerskin corroded

sideskirts fitted

slight end float o/s/r half shaft

Pass 25 Jun 2012 34,199 miles
Fail 29 Sep 2011 32,531 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Pass 29 Sep 2011 32,531 miles

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

Pass 5 Oct 2010 28,377 miles
Pass 3 Oct 2009 26,285 miles
Pass 22 Sep 2008 21,332 miles
Pass 25 Sep 2007 17,084 miles
Pass 4 Oct 2006 12,389 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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AV53 KJE is a 2003 Suzuki Jimny in Black with a 1,328cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 28 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 AV53 KJE, 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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AV53 KJE is a 2003 Suzuki Jimny, first registered on 29 September 2003.

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