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CV53 LGK

2003 Suzuki Jimny

Green Petrol 1328cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Apr 2026
Tests25 (17 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate68%

Mileage

96,126 mi
Last recorded96,126 miles
Recorded on1 Jul 2026
Typical for 2003 Suzuki Jimny57,891 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCV53 LGK
MakeSuzuki
ModelJimny
Year2003
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,328cc

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MOT History

17 pass 8 fail
Fail 1 Jul 2026 96,126 miles

Nearside Front Axle swivel pins and bushes swivel pin and/or bush excessively worn (5.1.2 (b) (i))

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

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength chassis cross member tube section (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Vehicle structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting boot floor near body mounting area (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Fuel Pipe/s corroded

Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

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

Nearside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

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

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

Offside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

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

Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced chassis (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 30 Apr 2025 88,614 miles

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

Nearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Nearside Front swivel axle joint leaking and of side joint

Suspension component mounting repair covered in underseal fronts (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Suspension component mounting repair covered in underseal rears (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Fail 30 Apr 2025 88,614 miles

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

Nearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Nearside Front swivel axle joint leaking and of side joint

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))

Suspension component mounting repair covered in underseal fronts (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Suspension component mounting repair covered in underseal rears (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 27 Jun 2022 87,526 miles

Both front swivel hubs leaking oil

Brake disc worn, but not excessively Both front brake discs corroded (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Front bumper damaged

Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced General Corrosion of underside (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Nearside Front Integral body structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security Body mounting (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Nearside Front Suspension component pin or bush slightly worn Swivel pins/bearings have slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Headlamp lens slightly defective Lens deteriorated/cloudy (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

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

Offside Headlamp lens slightly defective Lens deteriorated/cloudy (4.1.1 (b) (i))

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

Pass 23 Jul 2021 85,707 miles

General areas of corrosion and surface rust, not yet excessive.

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

Offside Front Axle swivel has slight oil leak, not excessive.

Offside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Some damage at front bumper, but unlikely to cause injury.

Fail 16 Jul 2021 85,697 miles

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

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

General areas of corrosion and surface rust, not yet excessive.

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

Offside Front Axle swivel has slight oil leak, not excessive.

Offside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Some damage at front bumper, but unlikely to cause injury.

Fail 1 Jul 2021 85,614 miles

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

Nearside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced Inner sill corrosion within prescribed area. (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced Inner wheel arch corrosion within prescribed area. (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Offside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens so that the light output is severely reduced (4.1.4 (b))

Offside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced Inner sill corrosion within prescribed area. (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Offside Front Seat belt retracting mechanism defective (7.1.2 (e))

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

General areas of corrosion and surface rust, not yet excessive.

Nearside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Nearside Front Integral body structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security Outrigger has some corrosion, not excessive (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Offside Front Axle swivel has slight oil leak, not excessive.

Offside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Rusty (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

Some damage at front bumper, but unlikely to cause injury.

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Pass 10 Jul 2020 83,613 miles

Fuel Pipe/s corroded

Nearside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

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

Offside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Fail 30 Jun 2020 83,559 miles

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

Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded Along rear axle (1.1.11 (c))

Fuel Pipe/s corroded

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

Nearside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

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

Offside Front Hub seal slightly leaking

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

Offside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Pass 1 Jul 2019 81,216 miles

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

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

Fail 26 Jun 2019 81,214 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Offside Front Axle swivel joint so worn or insecure in a stub axle that directional stability is impaired And oil leaking from swivel housing (5.1.2 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Tyre has ply or cords exposed Both rear tyres (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

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

Pass 2 Jul 2018 78,917 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Badly perished sidewalls (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 1.7mm tread (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Axle swivel pins and bushes swivel pin and/or bush slightly worn (5.1.2 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Badly perished sidewalls (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2.2 mm wear (5.2.3 (e))

Oil leak, but not excessive Offside front hub (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 2 Jul 2018 78,917 miles

Emissions not tested Due to exhaust leak (8.2.1.2 (d))

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

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases Front pipe into CAT convertor (6.1.2 (a))

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

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Badly perished sidewalls (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 1.7mm tread (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Axle swivel pins and bushes swivel pin and/or bush slightly worn (5.1.2 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Badly perished sidewalls (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2.2 mm wear (5.2.3 (e))

Oil leak, but not excessive Offside front hub (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 8 Jul 2017 76,955 miles
Pass 24 Feb 2016 73,681 miles

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

Rear exhaust outer casing

covers both sills

Pass 5 Feb 2015 70,090 miles

rear exhaust heay corrosion

Pass 11 Feb 2014 64,301 miles

Front Upper Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

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

Nearside Rear Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

both rear tyres cracking

corrosion showing all chassie

Pass 25 Feb 2013 58,073 miles

slight rusting under jeep

Pass 24 Feb 2012 52,552 miles

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

exhaust rear

Pass 18 Feb 2011 49,091 miles
Pass 22 Feb 2010 44,691 miles
Fail 15 Feb 2010 44,605 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Offside Front Axle swivel joint has excessive movement between a swivel joint and its housing (2.5.A.1b)

Pass 10 Feb 2009 39,513 miles

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

Pass 31 Oct 2007 30,236 miles
Pass 5 Sep 2006 20,433 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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CV53 LGK is a 2003 Suzuki Jimny in Green with a 1,328cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68%.

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 CV53 LGK, 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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CV53 LGK is a 2003 Suzuki Jimny, first registered on 12 September 2003.

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