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FG53 FKY

2003 Suzuki Jimny

Silver Petrol 1328cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Aug 2025
Tests20 (19 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate95%

Mileage

65,001 mi
Last recorded65,001 miles
Recorded on14 Aug 2024
Typical for 2003 Suzuki Jimny57,891 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFG53 FKY
MakeSuzuki
ModelJimny
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,328cc

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MOT History

19 pass 1 fail
Pass 14 Aug 2024 65,001 miles
Pass 21 Aug 2023 63,333 miles
Pass 22 Aug 2022 61,410 miles
Pass 6 Aug 2021 59,391 miles
Pass 29 Jul 2020 57,248 miles
Pass 2 Aug 2019 54,591 miles
Pass 28 Aug 2018 52,446 miles
Pass 17 Oct 2017 49,304 miles
Pass 8 Oct 2016 44,347 miles

offside & nearside rear & offside front tyre cracking between tread

Pass 17 Oct 2015 38,196 miles
Pass 21 Oct 2014 36,241 miles

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 10 Oct 2013 34,157 miles
Pass 8 Oct 2012 31,405 miles
Pass 11 Oct 2011 28,998 miles

rear silencer badly deteriated

Pass 15 Oct 2010 27,031 miles
Pass 19 Oct 2009 24,710 miles
Pass 14 Oct 2008 21,970 miles
Pass 22 Oct 2007 18,017 miles
Pass 30 Oct 2006 13,829 miles
Fail 20 Oct 2006 13,697 miles

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

stub axle oil leak o/s/f

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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FG53 FKY is a 2003 Suzuki Jimny in Silver with a 1,328cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 95%.

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 FG53 FKY, 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 FG53 FKY registered?

FG53 FKY is a 2003 Suzuki Jimny, first registered on 31 October 2003.

Is FG53 FKY safe to buy?

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