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AV53 UMM

2003 Suzuki Jimny

Silver Petrol 1328cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires7 Jan 2027
Tests27 (21 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

46,323 mi
Last recorded46,323 miles
Recorded on17 Dec 2025
Typical for 2003 Suzuki Jimny57,891 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

21 pass 6 fail
Pass 17 Dec 2025 46,323 miles

Offside Obligatory mirror slightly loose (3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 16 Dec 2024 43,686 miles
Fail 16 Dec 2024 43,686 miles

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

Pass 14 Dec 2023 41,341 miles
Pass 12 Dec 2022 39,018 miles
Fail 12 Dec 2022 39,018 miles

Horn not working Horn in-op (7.7 (a))

Pass 15 Dec 2021 37,325 miles
Pass 16 Dec 2020 35,901 miles
Pass 18 Dec 2019 34,473 miles
Pass 19 Dec 2018 32,798 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Also perished/cracked (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Also perished/cracked (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 19 Dec 2018 32,798 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Also perished/cracked (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Also perished/cracked (5.2.3 (e))

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

Pass 13 Dec 2017 31,099 miles
Pass 14 Dec 2016 29,368 miles
Pass 17 Dec 2015 27,984 miles
Pass 5 Jan 2015 26,744 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Pass 8 Jan 2014 25,686 miles

both rear tyres starting to perish

rear exhaust box starting to corrode

Pass 7 Jan 2013 24,198 miles
Pass 24 Sep 2012 23,842 miles
Fail 19 Sep 2012 23,797 miles

Windscreen has damage to the swept area in excess of a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 14 Oct 2011 22,341 miles

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

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

all 4 tyres slightly perished

Pass 30 Sep 2010 20,442 miles
Fail 29 Sep 2010 20,442 miles

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

Pass 15 Oct 2009 18,525 miles
Pass 7 Oct 2008 16,746 miles
Fail 6 Oct 2008 16,746 miles

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

Pass 10 Oct 2007 14,504 miles
Pass 25 Sep 2006 12,218 miles

slight noise from diff when rear wheels jacked up and rotated

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 UMM is a 2003 Suzuki Jimny in Silver with a 1,328cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 27 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.8%.

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 AV53 UMM, 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 UMM is a 2003 Suzuki Jimny, first registered on 30 September 2003.

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