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DU53 CYV

2003 Suzuki Jimny

Red Petrol 1328cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires2 Apr 2027
Tests27 (21 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

64,105 mi
Last recorded64,105 miles
Recorded on19 Mar 2026
Typical for 2003 Suzuki Jimny57,891 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDU53 CYV
MakeSuzuki
ModelJimny
Year2003
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,328cc

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MOT History

21 pass 6 fail
Pass 19 Mar 2026 64,105 miles
Pass 3 Apr 2025 64,103 miles

Front Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Under Side Corroded In Places

Fail 3 Apr 2025 64,103 miles

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

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

Exhaust System Corroded In Places

Front Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Under Side Corroded In Places

Pass 27 Mar 2024 64,100 miles

Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))

Front Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

underside corroded

Pass 8 Mar 2023 63,772 miles

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

Front Coil spring corroded n/s and o/s (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Front swivel hub slightly leaking grease n/s and o/s

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Rear Brake load sensing valve linkage defective but function not impaired (1.1.17 (a))

Suspension component corroded but not seriously weakened front and rear (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 17 Mar 2022 61,404 miles

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

Offside Rear Fuel Pipe/s corroded ()

Fail 5 Mar 2022 61,402 miles

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

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

Offside Front Oil leaking excessively from transmission swivel housing (8.4.1 (a) (i))

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

Offside Rear Fuel Pipe/s corroded ()

Pass 12 Mar 2021 58,508 miles

Drag link end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Fail 23 Feb 2021 58,485 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded across axle (1.1.11 (c))

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

Offside Front Integral body structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded compensator to flexi (1.1.11 (c))

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

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

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

Drag link end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

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

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing (5.3.2 (b))

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

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 29 Feb 2020 55,834 miles

Offside Front slight wear in swivel joints

Pass 11 Feb 2019 52,743 miles

Front n/s and o/s swivel joint have slight oil leak

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Inner Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive sill (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Rear Fuel Pipe/s corroded ()

Rear Suspension arm attachment bracket/mounting corroded but its strength is not seriously reduced pan hard link bar (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced n/s and o/s (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Fail 6 Feb 2019 52,740 miles

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

Offside Rear Inner Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced panel (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Front n/s and o/s swivel joint have slight oil leak

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Inner Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive sill (7.1.1 (a) (i))

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

Rear Fuel Pipe/s corroded ()

Rear Suspension arm attachment bracket/mounting corroded but its strength is not seriously reduced pan hard link bar (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced n/s and o/s (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 14 Feb 2018 50,093 miles

Nearside mirror damaged

Fail 10 Feb 2018 50,093 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside mirror damaged

Pass 17 Feb 2017 46,919 miles
Pass 18 Feb 2016 43,474 miles

Both front swivel joints pitted

Offside Front housing leaking oil onto wheel

Fail 13 Feb 2016 43,473 miles

Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

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

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Front housing leaking oil onto wheel

Pass 23 Jan 2015 40,217 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 21 Feb 2014 37,076 miles

no tow ball fitted at time of test

Pass 21 Jun 2013 35,136 miles
Pass 15 Jun 2012 32,794 miles

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

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

Pass 24 Jun 2011 30,830 miles

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

Pass 25 Jun 2010 28,958 miles
Pass 13 Jun 2009 26,542 miles
Pass 13 Jun 2008 22,368 miles
Pass 19 Jun 2007 18,328 miles
Pass 14 Aug 2006 12,762 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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DU53 CYV is a 2003 Suzuki Jimny in Red with a 1,328cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 27 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.8%.

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 DU53 CYV, 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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DU53 CYV is a 2003 Suzuki Jimny, first registered on 23 September 2003.

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