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BG53 KUE

2003 Suzuki Jimny

Blue Petrol 1328cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires4 Mar 2027
Tests24 (21 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate87.5%

Mileage

128,510 mi
Last recorded128,510 miles
Recorded on25 Feb 2026
Typical for 2003 Suzuki Jimny57,891 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBG53 KUE
MakeSuzuki
ModelJimny
Year2003
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,328cc

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MOT History

21 pass 3 fail
Pass 25 Feb 2026 128,510 miles
Pass 5 Mar 2025 121,746 miles
Pass 13 Feb 2024 116,247 miles

offside body mounting corroded,rear bk pipes corroded to compensator

Pass 24 Feb 2023 111,794 miles
Pass 2 Mar 2022 108,100 miles
Pass 4 Mar 2021 102,427 miles

Offside Front Hub seal leaking

Fail 3 Mar 2021 102,424 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Front Hub seal leaking

Pass 12 Mar 2020 97,588 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test Sat nav ()

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material 3 brake pipes to load sensing valve corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 29 Mar 2019 92,443 miles
Fail 27 Mar 2019 92,441 miles

Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength Boot floor (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe connection leaking on a hydraulic braking system Brake pipe connection into wheel cylinder (1.1.11 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 13 Mar 2018 85,877 miles

Nearside Front Axle hub seal leaking

Pass 6 Apr 2017 82,140 miles

Nearside Front hub seal leaking

Nearside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Fail 4 Apr 2017 82,140 miles

Nearside Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Nearside Front suspension has excessive play in a upper suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

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

Nearside Rear Hydraulic brake cylinder leaking hydraulic fluid (3.6.A.1)

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

Nearside Front hub seal leaking

Pass 25 Mar 2016 77,560 miles
Pass 10 Apr 2015 74,470 miles

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

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

offside front tyre perish cracks outer sidewall

offside rear tyre perish cracks outer sidewall

Pass 29 Apr 2014 69,877 miles

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

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

Offside front tyre cracked/split on outer sidewall.

Unable to assess front inner brake pads.

Pass 17 May 2013 65,352 miles
Pass 22 May 2012 59,656 miles
Pass 20 Oct 2011 56,753 miles
Pass 21 Oct 2010 48,942 miles
Pass 23 Oct 2009 40,116 miles

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

Pass 21 Oct 2008 30,933 miles
Pass 16 Oct 2007 23,133 miles

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

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

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

Pass 28 Sep 2006 61,383 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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BG53 KUE is a 2003 Suzuki Jimny in Blue with a 1,328cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 87.5%.

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 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 BG53 KUE, 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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BG53 KUE is a 2003 Suzuki Jimny, first registered on 30 September 2003.

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