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BK53 YZB

2003 Suzuki Jimny

Silver Petrol 1328cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires25 Nov 2026
Tests25 (21 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate84%

Mileage

74,089 mi
Last recorded74,089 miles
Recorded on18 Nov 2025
Typical for 2003 Suzuki Jimny57,891 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBK53 YZB
MakeSuzuki
ModelJimny
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,328cc

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MOT History

21 pass 4 fail
Pass 18 Nov 2025 74,089 miles

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

Nearside Rear Lower Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

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

Offside Rear Lower Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

Oil leak, but not excessive Sump (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Various rear supension components corroded not weakened

Pass 20 Nov 2024 73,172 miles

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

Nearside Front Swivel joint slight leak

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

Offside Front Swivel joint slight leak

Rear Fuel Pipe/s corroded ()

Rear Various rear suspension components corroded not weakened

Pass 22 Nov 2023 72,337 miles

Nearside Front Swivel joint deteriorating

Nearside Rear Lower Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

Offside Rear Lower Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

Rear Various rear suspension components corroded not weakened

Fail 20 Nov 2023 72,336 miles

Exhaust emissions likely to be affected by an exhaust leak (8.2.1.1 (b))

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

Nearside Front Swivel joint deteriorating

Nearside Rear Lower Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

Offside Rear Lower Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

Rear Various rear suspension components corroded not weakened

Pass 22 Nov 2022 71,368 miles
Pass 23 Nov 2021 69,979 miles

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

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

Fail 23 Nov 2021 69,979 miles

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

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

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

Pass 23 Nov 2020 68,978 miles

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

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

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

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Pass 26 Nov 2019 66,629 miles

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

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Fuel Pipe/s corroded ()

Pass 13 Feb 2019 66,322 miles
Pass 20 Sep 2018 65,298 miles
Fail 20 Sep 2018 65,298 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 26 Sep 2017 61,961 miles

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

Pass 27 Sep 2016 58,544 miles

Rear exhaust box corroded

Pass 6 Oct 2015 55,393 miles
Pass 11 Sep 2014 52,096 miles
Pass 19 Sep 2013 48,993 miles
Pass 11 Sep 2012 45,633 miles
Pass 27 Sep 2011 42,483 miles
Pass 28 Sep 2010 38,906 miles

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

Pass 8 Oct 2009 354,893 miles

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

Fail 5 Oct 2009 35,875 miles

Offside Front Axle swivel joint has excessive play in a ball joint (2.5.A.3b)

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

Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.C.1a)

Pass 30 Sep 2008 32,738 miles

slight play in o/s/f axle ball

Pass 3 Oct 2007 28,464 miles

slight play in o/s/f hub

Pass 9 Oct 2006 25,027 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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BK53 YZB is a 2003 Suzuki Jimny in Silver with a 1,328cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 84%.

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 BK53 YZB, 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 BK53 YZB registered?

BK53 YZB is a 2003 Suzuki Jimny, first registered on 26 September 2003.

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