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HK53 BRV

2003 Suzuki Jimny

Silver Petrol 1328cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires15 Aug 2027
Tests28 (21 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

74,591 mi
Last recorded74,591 miles
Recorded on13 Aug 2026
Typical for 2003 Suzuki Jimny57,891 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHK53 BRV
MakeSuzuki
ModelJimny
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,328cc

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MOT History

21 pass 7 fail
Pass 13 Aug 2026 74,591 miles

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

Pass 16 Aug 2025 73,170 miles
Fail 12 Aug 2025 73,149 miles

Nearside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced inner arch (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Pass 2 Aug 2024 70,858 miles
Pass 26 Oct 2023 70,071 miles
Pass 20 Oct 2022 69,200 miles
Fail 19 Oct 2022 69,200 miles

Nearside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced sill back (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Pass 4 Nov 2021 68,497 miles
Pass 27 Oct 2020 67,866 miles
Pass 30 Sep 2019 67,429 miles

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

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

Pass 15 Oct 2018 65,894 miles
Pass 24 Oct 2017 64,706 miles
Pass 19 Oct 2016 61,477 miles
Fail 12 Oct 2016 61,477 miles

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Pass 18 May 2015 55,376 miles
Pass 3 Dec 2014 53,463 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

oil on engine

Fail 3 Dec 2014 53,463 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

oil on engine

Pass 20 Nov 2013 46,971 miles

all four tyres perished

Fail 13 Nov 2013 46,879 miles

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Front Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

all four tyres perished

Pass 13 Nov 2012 42,499 miles

rear exhaust box deteriated

Pass 11 Nov 2011 38,603 miles
Fail 8 Nov 2011 38,603 miles

Nearside Rear Stop lamp emits other than a steady red light (1.2.1e)

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) incorrect colour (1.1.A.3e)

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

Pass 9 Nov 2010 32,400 miles

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

movement nearside rear lower seat base.

Fail 9 Nov 2010 32,400 miles

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

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

movement nearside rear lower seat base.

Pass 9 Nov 2009 26,773 miles
Pass 11 Nov 2008 23,711 miles
Pass 9 Nov 2007 20,172 miles
Pass 1 Nov 2006 15,825 miles

both wiper blades split on ends

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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HK53 BRV is a 2003 Suzuki Jimny in Silver with a 1,328cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 28 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 HK53 BRV, 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 HK53 BRV registered?

HK53 BRV is a 2003 Suzuki Jimny, first registered on 28 November 2003.

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The MOT history for HK53 BRV shows 28 tests with a 75% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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