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GK53 ZZG

2003 Suzuki Jimny

Blue Petrol 1328cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires1 Apr 2027
Tests29 (21 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate72.4%

Mileage

96,529 mi
Last recorded96,529 miles
Recorded on25 Mar 2026
Typical for 2003 Suzuki Jimny57,891 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGK53 ZZG
MakeSuzuki
ModelJimny
Year2003
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,328cc

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MOT History

21 pass 8 fail
Pass 25 Mar 2026 96,529 miles

Fuel Pipe/s corroded ()

General under body and suspension components corrosion

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

Pass 25 Mar 2025 95,186 miles
Fail 24 Mar 2025 95,186 miles

Emissions unable to be completed Due to exhaust blow (8.2.1.2 (d))

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 2 Apr 2024 94,635 miles
Pass 9 Mar 2023 93,811 miles
Pass 22 Mar 2022 88,025 miles

Offside Front axle swivel joint oil seal leaking

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material from load valve to flexi (1.1.11 (c))

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

Fail 22 Mar 2022 88,025 miles

Offside Front axle swivel joint oil seal leaking

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material from load valve to flexi (1.1.11 (c))

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

Nearside Rear Valve stem seriously damaged (5.2.3 (j))

Offside Rear Valve stem seriously damaged (5.2.3 (j))

Fail 1 Mar 2022 88,019 miles

Offside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced Inner sill (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced Rear of inner wheelarch (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Fuel Pipe/s corroded ()

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

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

Nearside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Inner sill (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Valve stem slightly damaged Close to excessive (5.2.3 (j))

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

Offside Front Axle swivel joint oil seal leaking

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

Offside Rear Valve stem slightly damaged Close to excessive (5.2.3 (j))

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material From load valve to flexible brake hose (1.1.11 (c))

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Pass 27 Nov 2021 86,849 miles

Offside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material starting to corrode (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 9 Jan 2021 82,873 miles
Pass 18 Jan 2020 80,119 miles
Pass 19 Jan 2019 74,278 miles

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 13 Jan 2018 68,716 miles
Pass 14 Jan 2017 64,787 miles
Pass 15 Jan 2016 60,219 miles

N/S/R tyre pressure low/perished

all metal brake pipes corroded

general surface corrosion

Pass 29 Dec 2014 57,562 miles
Pass 6 Jan 2014 55,329 miles

battery loose

sill covers fitted

Pass 25 Jan 2013 53,261 miles

plastic outer cover sills fitted

Fail 18 Feb 2012 50,584 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 18 Feb 2012 50,584 miles
Pass 15 Feb 2011 47,211 miles
Fail 16 Feb 2010 44,017 miles

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

Offside Front Stub axle has slight vertical movement between stub axle and axle beam (2.5.A.1a)

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

Pass 16 Feb 2010 44,017 miles

Offside Front Stub axle has slight vertical movement between stub axle and axle beam (2.5.A.1a)

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

Fail 17 Feb 2009 40,787 miles

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

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Pass 17 Feb 2009 40,787 miles

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

Fail 26 Feb 2008 37,266 miles

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 26 Feb 2008 37,266 miles
Pass 29 Aug 2006 30,368 miles
Fail 29 Aug 2006 30,368 miles

Nearside Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

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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GK53 ZZG is a 2003 Suzuki Jimny in Blue with a 1,328cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 29 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.4%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 GK53 ZZG, 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 GK53 ZZG registered?

GK53 ZZG is a 2003 Suzuki Jimny, first registered on 1 September 2003.

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