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BG53 KUX

2003 Suzuki Jimny

Blue Petrol 1328cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires15 Oct 2026
Tests24 (19 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate79.2%

Mileage

89,586 mi
Last recorded89,586 miles
Recorded on16 Oct 2025
Typical for 2003 Suzuki Jimny57,891 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

19 pass 5 fail
Pass 16 Oct 2025 89,586 miles

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

Fail 5 Sep 2025 89,582 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Vehicle structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Offside Rear Vehicle structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Fail 28 Aug 2025 89,578 miles

Central Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases back box (6.1.2 (a))

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

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

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

Nearside Rear Lower Passenger's seat insecure seat not fixed (6.2.6 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Valve stem seriously damaged (5.2.3 (j)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Vehicle structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Offside Rear Vehicle structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Pass 11 Dec 2023 89,252 miles

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

Offside Rear Valve stem slightly damaged PERISHED (5.2.3 (j))

Fail 11 Dec 2023 89,252 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Valve stem slightly damaged PERISHED (5.2.3 (j))

Pass 6 Dec 2022 87,298 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Lower light lens damaged

Towbar obstructing the registration plate

Pass 9 Nov 2021 84,661 miles

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

Pass 4 Nov 2020 80,559 miles

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

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

Pass 25 Sep 2019 75,582 miles

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

Pass 13 Sep 2018 72,055 miles
Fail 13 Sep 2018 72,055 miles

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

Pass 22 Sep 2017 68,856 miles
Pass 7 Sep 2016 68,849 miles

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

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

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 14 Oct 2015 64,065 miles
Fail 13 Oct 2015 64,065 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 2014 57,859 miles
Pass 17 Oct 2013 50,293 miles
Pass 18 Oct 2012 43,855 miles
Pass 17 Oct 2011 37,881 miles
Pass 18 Oct 2010 32,147 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

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

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

Pass 23 Oct 2009 26,432 miles
Pass 25 Oct 2008 22,000 miles
Pass 23 Oct 2007 17,223 miles
Pass 29 Sep 2006 10,929 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 KUX 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 79.2%.

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 KUX, 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 KUX registered?

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

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