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DY53 UAR

2003 Suzuki Jimny

Blue Petrol 1328cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires26 Oct 2026
Tests24 (21 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate87.5%

Mileage

110,411 mi
Last recorded110,411 miles
Recorded on27 Oct 2025
Typical for 2003 Suzuki Jimny57,891 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDY53 UAR
MakeSuzuki
ModelJimny
Year2003
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,328cc

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MOT History

21 pass 3 fail
Pass 27 Oct 2025 110,411 miles

Nearside Rear body mount slightly corroded

Offside Rear body mount corroded but not loose on chassis

boot floor corroded

both front swivel seals leaking

Fail 23 Oct 2025 110,409 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn trailing arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

Offside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn trailing arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear body mount slightly corroded

Offside Rear body mount corroded but not loose on chassis

boot floor corroded

both front swivel seals leaking

Pass 3 Sep 2024 100,269 miles

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

Pass 2 May 2024 99,329 miles

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

Nearside Rear Body mounting fixing insecure, but overall security not significantly reduced corroded (6.2.2 (c) (i))

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

Offside Rear Body mounting fixing insecure, but overall security not significantly reduced corroded (6.2.2 (c) (i))

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

boot floor corroded

Pass 26 Apr 2023 96,202 miles

Rear boot floor corroded

Pass 25 Apr 2022 93,438 miles

Rear boot floor corroded

Pass 8 Apr 2021 91,057 miles

boot floor corroded

Pass 6 Apr 2020 89,810 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement radius arm bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced center body mounting (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement radius arm bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced body mounting (6.1.1 (c) (i))

under body slight corrosion

Fail 4 Apr 2020 89,810 miles

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

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

Offside Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced center body mounting (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Nearside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement radius arm bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced center body mounting (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement radius arm bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced body mounting (6.1.1 (c) (i))

under body slight corrosion

Pass 28 Feb 2019 88,758 miles
Pass 22 Feb 2018 87,608 miles
Pass 10 Mar 2017 84,172 miles

Fuel Pipe/s corroded ()

Rear Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 22 Sep 2016 83,569 miles

Centre Rear Stop lamp has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% (1.2.1b)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 17 Sep 2015 81,008 miles
Pass 23 Sep 2014 77,734 miles
Pass 18 Sep 2013 72,839 miles
Pass 20 Sep 2012 67,583 miles
Pass 14 Sep 2011 61,676 miles
Pass 27 Sep 2010 54,935 miles
Pass 19 Jan 2010 49,264 miles

Adv, Full brake inspection, Front brake discs worn, Rear exhaust corroded, Plastic covers over outer sills.

Pass 20 Sep 2008 38,803 miles

Brake master cylinder fluid close to minimum level (3.6.G.1e)

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

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 19 Sep 2007 28,143 miles
Fail 19 Sep 2007 28,143 miles

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

Pass 20 Sep 2006 19,325 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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DY53 UAR 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 87.5%.

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 DY53 UAR, 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 DY53 UAR registered?

DY53 UAR is a 2003 Suzuki Jimny, first registered on 19 September 2003.

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