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DV53 BNE

2003 Suzuki Jimny

Silver Petrol 1328cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires27 Oct 2026
Tests22 (20 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate90.9%

Mileage

99,034 mi
Last recorded99,034 miles
Recorded on28 Oct 2025
Typical for 2003 Suzuki Jimny57,891 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDV53 BNE
MakeSuzuki
ModelJimny
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,328cc

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MOT History

20 pass 2 fail
Pass 28 Oct 2025 99,034 miles

undersealed underneath

Pass 25 Oct 2024 98,996 miles

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

Pass 25 Oct 2023 97,306 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 7 Oct 2022 95,059 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 14 Oct 2021 88,672 miles
Pass 21 Oct 2020 80,233 miles
Pass 19 Oct 2019 73,197 miles

Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both sides of car (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Pass 16 Oct 2018 64,300 miles
Pass 16 Oct 2017 56,002 miles
Pass 24 Oct 2016 47,329 miles
Pass 19 Sep 2015 39,853 miles

Brake pipe slightly corroded Front to rear (3.6.B.2c)

Child seat fitted o/s/r seat

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Oil leak fron o/s/f hub seal area

Rear Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing both (2.7.2a)

Rear exhaust box corroded

Rear under body showing corrosion

Pass 20 Sep 2014 29,011 miles

both rear tyres cracking

n/s/f tyre cracking and worn on edge 205 70r15

o/s/f tyre cracking

Fail 20 Sep 2014 29,011 miles

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

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

both rear tyres cracking

n/s/f tyre cracking and worn on edge 205 70r15

o/s/f tyre cracking

Pass 19 Sep 2013 17,130 miles
Pass 14 Sep 2012 16,918 miles
Pass 15 Sep 2011 16,458 miles

Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

Pass 22 Sep 2010 15,940 miles

Slight seepage of oil from o/s/f hub.

Pass 9 Sep 2009 15,153 miles
Fail 2 Sep 2009 15,132 miles

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

o/s/f hub seal is leaking.

Pass 11 Sep 2008 13,320 miles

Front brake pads are wearing thin.

Pass 20 Sep 2007 11,042 miles
Pass 25 Sep 2006 8,491 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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DV53 BNE is a 2003 Suzuki Jimny in Silver with a 1,328cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 90.9%.

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 DV53 BNE, 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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DV53 BNE is a 2003 Suzuki Jimny, first registered on 30 October 2003.

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