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EK53 WCV

2003 Suzuki Jimny

Black Petrol 1328cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires15 Jun 2027
Tests25 (21 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate84%

Mileage

149,227 mi
Last recorded149,227 miles
Recorded on16 Jun 2026
Typical for 2003 Suzuki Jimny57,891 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEK53 WCV
MakeSuzuki
ModelJimny
Year2003
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,328cc

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MOT History

21 pass 4 fail
Pass 16 Jun 2026 149,227 miles

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

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

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

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

Fail 12 Jun 2026 149,179 miles

Horn not working (7.7 (a))

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

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

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

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

Pass 9 Sep 2025 145,771 miles
Pass 16 Sep 2024 141,192 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 19 Sep 2023 136,386 miles

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

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

Pass 17 Jan 2023 136,354 miles

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

Pass 8 Dec 2021 136,254 miles

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

Fail 8 Dec 2021 136,254 miles

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

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

Pass 24 Nov 2020 135,864 miles

Nearside Front Non obligatory mirror damaged

Offside Front Steering column universal joint has slight wear or play (2.2.2 (c))

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

Pass 10 Oct 2019 135,291 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

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

Pass 8 Oct 2018 130,786 miles
Pass 12 Oct 2017 123,348 miles
Pass 23 Sep 2016 117,790 miles
Pass 22 Sep 2015 116,511 miles
Pass 10 Sep 2014 112,346 miles
Pass 23 Sep 2013 106,672 miles
Pass 25 Sep 2012 103,607 miles
Fail 24 Sep 2012 103,607 miles

Centre Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Pass 9 Sep 2011 94,064 miles
Pass 23 Sep 2010 88,072 miles

Non obligatory mirror damaged

Pass 16 Sep 2009 82,163 miles
Pass 25 Sep 2008 71,056 miles
Pass 18 Sep 2007 56,199 miles

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

Fail 16 Aug 2007 55,376 miles

Offside Front Axle king pin has excessive play in pin and/or bush adversely affecting the steering (2.5.A.3a)

Pass 12 Sep 2006 39,414 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 WCV is a 2003 Suzuki Jimny in Black with a 1,328cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 84%.

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 WCV, 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 EK53 WCV registered?

EK53 WCV is a 2003 Suzuki Jimny, first registered on 29 September 2003.

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