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AV53 TKC

2003 Suzuki Jimny

Silver Petrol 1328cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires20 Nov 2026
Tests29 (19 pass, 10 fail)
Pass rate65.5%

Mileage

121,750 mi
Last recorded121,750 miles
Recorded on21 Nov 2025
Typical for 2003 Suzuki Jimny57,891 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAV53 TKC
MakeSuzuki
ModelJimny
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,328cc

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MOT History

19 pass 10 fail
Pass 21 Nov 2025 121,750 miles

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

Fail 19 Nov 2025 121,750 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp lens seriously defective (4.1.1 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Headlamp lens seriously defective (4.1.1 (b) (ii))

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

Fail 15 Aug 2025 121,741 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

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

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))

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

Fail 6 Jun 2025 121,740 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Pass 4 Mar 2024 117,291 miles

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

central body mounts in poor rusty condition

Pass 6 Mar 2023 108,138 miles
Pass 10 May 2022 105,612 miles

Nearside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Fail 28 Apr 2022 105,612 miles

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

Offside Front Steering component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded front panel by steering box (2.1.2 (e) (i))

Nearside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 23 Apr 2021 102,721 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2.mm and outer edge wear (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Headlamp lens slightly defective deteriorated / misty (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge close to limit and outer edge wear (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Headlamp reflector slightly defective deteriorated / misty (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view multiple chips (3.2 (a) (i))

corrosion in boot floor / underside

fuel pipe corroded (by fuel tank)

general corrosion to rear suspension components and both front coil springs

o/s/f fog lamp not working

rear prop shaft losing grease

Fail 23 Apr 2021 102,721 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2.mm and outer edge wear (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Headlamp lens slightly defective deteriorated / misty (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge close to limit and outer edge wear (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Headlamp reflector slightly defective deteriorated / misty (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view multiple chips (3.2 (a) (i))

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

corrosion in boot floor / underside

fuel pipe corroded (by fuel tank)

general corrosion to rear suspension components and both front coil springs

o/s/f fog lamp not working

rear prop shaft losing grease

Pass 27 Mar 2020 97,190 miles

Nearside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3.mm (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3.mm (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

fuel pipe corroded by fuel tank

high level stop light not working

rear prop shaft losing grease

Pass 12 Apr 2019 91,181 miles

n/s/s and o/s/f coil springs corroded

o/s/f fog lamp not working

Fail 11 Apr 2019 91,181 miles

Horn sound not in accordance with requirements harsh (7.7 (c))

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength above n/s/f anti roll bar mount (5.3.6 (a) (i))

n/s/s and o/s/f coil springs corroded

o/s/f fog lamp not working

Pass 13 Apr 2018 84,642 miles

Offside Front Sphere bearing leaking

Fail 7 Apr 2018 84,557 miles

Nearside Front Drive shaft which forms part of the suspension coupling gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc Sphere joint leakingoil excessively (2.4.G.4e)

Offside Front Sphere bearing leaking

Pass 19 Apr 2017 78,849 miles

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

Nearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Offside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Fail 19 Apr 2017 78,849 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Nearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Offside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Pass 25 Apr 2016 73,657 miles

Brake pipe slightly corroded both o/s front and both n/s front (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Rear Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

rear exhaust clamp corroded

Fail 25 Apr 2016 73,657 miles

Brake pipe slightly corroded both o/s front and both n/s front (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Rear Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

rear exhaust clamp corroded

Pass 19 Mar 2015 69,403 miles

Nearside front brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

Nearside rear brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

corrosion rear suspension coil springs

corrosion rear underside

damage windscreen

Fail 12 Mar 2015 69,360 miles

Nearside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Offside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside front brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

Nearside rear brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

corrosion rear suspension coil springs

corrosion rear underside

damage windscreen

Pass 5 Nov 2013 61,746 miles
Pass 31 Oct 2012 52,612 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

slight play in offside front hub

Pass 25 Nov 2011 46,522 miles
Pass 15 Nov 2010 41,332 miles

Front Axle king pin has slight play in pin and/or bush (2.5.A.3a)

Pass 12 Nov 2009 35,104 miles
Pass 5 Nov 2008 29,839 miles
Pass 19 Nov 2007 21,939 miles
Pass 20 Oct 2006 15,294 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 TKC is a 2003 Suzuki Jimny in Silver with a 1,328cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 29 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 65.5%.

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 TKC, 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 TKC is a 2003 Suzuki Jimny, first registered on 22 October 2003.

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