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BG53 KUO

2003 Suzuki Jimny

Blue Petrol 1298cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires28 Nov 2026
Tests26 (19 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate73.1%

Mileage

64,811 mi
Last recorded64,811 miles
Recorded on29 Nov 2025
Typical for 2003 Suzuki Jimny57,891 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBG53 KUO
MakeSuzuki
ModelJimny
Year2003
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,298cc

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MOT History

19 pass 7 fail
Pass 29 Nov 2025 64,811 miles
Pass 27 Nov 2024 64,112 miles

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Front Oil leak, but not excessive both swivel joints (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Towbar obstructing the registration plate (6.1.6 (f) (i))

under body under sealed

Fail 25 Nov 2024 64,108 miles

Exhaust carbon monoxide content at idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

Exhaust carbon monoxide content at idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

Exhaust hydrocarbon content after 2nd fast idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

Offside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Front Oil leak, but not excessive both swivel joints (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Towbar obstructing the registration plate (6.1.6 (f) (i))

under body under sealed

Pass 20 Nov 2023 63,166 miles

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

Front Oil leak, but not excessive hub seals (8.4.1 (a) (i))

sill covers fitted

under body under sealed

Fail 17 Nov 2023 63,166 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Nearside Rear Vehicle structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting inner sill (6.2.2 (d) (i))

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

Front Oil leak, but not excessive hub seals (8.4.1 (a) (i))

sill covers fitted

under body under sealed

Pass 10 Nov 2022 62,271 miles

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

Front Oil leak, but not excessive hub seals (8.4.1 (a) (i))

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

under body under sealed

Fail 7 Nov 2022 62,271 miles

Emissions not tested (8.2.1.2 (d))

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

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

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

Front Oil leak, but not excessive hub seals (8.4.1 (a) (i))

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

under body under sealed

Central Gearbox mounting defective transmission box mount ()

Pass 11 Nov 2021 60,850 miles

brake pipes covered in thick black coating

Pass 11 Nov 2020 59,092 miles

all brake pipes covered in thick black coating unable to fully check condition

Pass 11 Nov 2019 57,499 miles
Fail 4 Nov 2019 57,478 miles

Front Brakes imbalanced across an axle (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced inner sill (7.1.1 (a) (i))

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

Pass 24 Aug 2018 54,904 miles
Pass 26 Jul 2017 52,437 miles

all brake pipes greased

sill covers fitted

Pass 17 Aug 2016 51,200 miles

all brake pipes heavily greased

Pass 11 Aug 2015 49,328 miles

Nearside Front tyre starting to perish

Offside Rear tyre starting to perish

all brakes pipes greased

sill over covers fitted

Pass 11 Aug 2014 47,805 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Offside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

rear axle pipes starting to corrode

Pass 7 Aug 2013 45,846 miles

exhaust system corroding

Pass 22 Aug 2012 41,264 miles

Nearside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Fail 21 Aug 2012 41,264 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Pass 8 Jul 2011 36,749 miles
Pass 30 Apr 2010 29,902 miles
Pass 2 Feb 2009 26,142 miles
Fail 9 Jan 2009 26,138 miles

Nearside Front Drag link end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Front Drag link end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 8 Nov 2007 21,489 miles
Pass 28 Jul 2006 14,408 miles
Fail 28 Jul 2006 14,408 miles

Nearside Front All position lamps not working (1.1.A.3b)

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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 KUO is a 2003 Suzuki Jimny in Blue with a 1,298cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 26 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.1%.

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 BG53 KUO, 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 BG53 KUO registered?

BG53 KUO is a 2003 Suzuki Jimny, first registered on 2 October 2003.

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