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HG53 VEK

2003 Suzuki Jimny

Black Petrol 1298cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires23 Oct 2026
Tests27 (20 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate74.1%

Mileage

76,801 mi
Last recorded76,801 miles
Recorded on15 Oct 2025
Typical for 2003 Suzuki Jimny57,891 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHG53 VEK
MakeSuzuki
ModelJimny
Year2003
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,298cc

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MOT History

20 pass 7 fail
Pass 15 Oct 2025 76,801 miles
Fail 13 Oct 2025 76,800 miles

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

Pass 24 Oct 2024 74,792 miles

Nearside Front Outer Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2mm (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Vehicle structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security corrosion around body mount. (6.2.2 (d) (i))

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

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm (5.2.3 (e))

Oil leak, but not excessive transfer box small leak. (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 16 Oct 2024 74,791 miles

Rear Service brake excessively fluctuating (1.2.1 (e))

Nearside Front Outer Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2mm (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Vehicle structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security corrosion around body mount. (6.2.2 (d) (i))

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

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm (5.2.3 (e))

Oil leak, but not excessive transfer box small leak. (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 24 Jul 2023 69,267 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 30 Jul 2022 64,613 miles
Pass 1 Sep 2021 60,267 miles
Pass 18 Dec 2020 60,222 miles
Pass 27 Dec 2019 60,193 miles
Fail 27 Dec 2019 60,193 miles

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

Pass 31 Dec 2018 60,080 miles
Pass 30 Oct 2017 56,133 miles

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

Nearside Front tyre worn close to legal limit on 3mm wearing more on outer edge 205-70-15

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front tyre wearing more on outer edge

Fail 30 Oct 2017 56,133 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

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

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

Nearside Front tyre worn close to legal limit on 3mm wearing more on outer edge 205-70-15

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front tyre wearing more on outer edge

Pass 29 Oct 2016 50,597 miles

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 31 Oct 2015 45,008 miles

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

rear exhaust silencer corroded and has minor leak

Pass 31 Oct 2014 39,553 miles

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

Spare tyre defective

Fail 31 Oct 2014 39,553 miles

Nearside Outer Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

Pass 28 Oct 2013 33,450 miles
Pass 27 Oct 2012 27,516 miles

offside front axle housing ,has a slight leak of grease/oil.

oil leak from rear of engine

rear exhaust silencer, badly corroded & heat shield loose.

Fail 27 Oct 2012 27,516 miles

Nearside Front Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (4.1.D.1f)

Offside Front Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (4.1.D.1f)

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

offside front axle housing ,has a slight leak of grease/oil.

oil leak from rear of engine

rear exhaust silencer, badly corroded & heat shield loose.

Fail 28 Oct 2011 22,050 miles

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

Offside Outer Front Lower Axle king pin has slight play in pin and/or bush (2.5.A.3a)

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

Pass 28 Oct 2011 22,050 miles

Offside Outer Front Lower Axle king pin has slight play in pin and/or bush (2.5.A.3a)

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

Pass 29 Oct 2010 19,540 miles

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

Pass 16 Oct 2009 16,329 miles
Pass 10 Oct 2008 13,284 miles
Pass 9 Nov 2007 10,181 miles
Pass 19 Feb 2007 6,550 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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HG53 VEK is a 2003 Suzuki Jimny in Black with a 1,298cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 27 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 74.1%.

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 HG53 VEK, 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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HG53 VEK is a 2003 Suzuki Jimny, first registered on 13 November 2003.

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