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EK53 DGV

2003 Suzuki Jimny

Silver Petrol 1328cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires5 Sep 2026
Tests23 (19 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate82.6%

Mileage

71,519 mi
Last recorded71,519 miles
Recorded on27 Aug 2025
Typical for 2003 Suzuki Jimny57,891 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEK53 DGV
MakeSuzuki
ModelJimny
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,328cc

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MOT History

19 pass 4 fail
Pass 27 Aug 2025 71,519 miles
Pass 27 Aug 2024 70,578 miles
Pass 15 Aug 2023 68,960 miles
Pass 6 Sep 2022 67,378 miles
Fail 6 Sep 2022 67,378 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

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

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

Pass 21 Oct 2020 63,956 miles
Pass 24 Oct 2019 61,595 miles

Nearside Rear 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 16 Oct 2018 59,305 miles

Nearside Rear 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 31 Oct 2017 57,476 miles
Fail 31 Oct 2017 57,476 miles

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 24 Oct 2016 56,153 miles
Pass 23 Oct 2015 52,912 miles
Pass 27 Oct 2014 51,937 miles

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

Fail 17 Oct 2013 49,408 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 17 Oct 2013 49,408 miles
Fail 24 Oct 2012 45,660 miles

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

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

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

Pass 24 Oct 2012 45,660 miles

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

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

Pass 9 Nov 2011 43,277 miles

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

Rear Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

o/s/r tyre cracking on side wall

Pass 15 Nov 2010 41,090 miles

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

Pass 16 Sep 2009 39,678 miles
Pass 23 Sep 2008 35,544 miles
Pass 24 Sep 2007 28,942 miles
Pass 25 Sep 2006 21,676 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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EK53 DGV is a 2003 Suzuki Jimny in Silver with a 1,328cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 82.6%.

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 EK53 DGV, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was EK53 DGV registered?

EK53 DGV is a 2003 Suzuki Jimny, first registered on 3 October 2003.

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The MOT history for EK53 DGV shows 23 tests with a 82.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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