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KB53 AON

2003 Suzuki Jimny

Green Petrol 1328cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 Jul 2026
Tests28 (18 pass, 10 fail)
Pass rate64.3%

Mileage

81,751 mi
Last recorded81,751 miles
Recorded on21 Jul 2025
Typical for 2003 Suzuki Jimny57,891 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKB53 AON
MakeSuzuki
ModelJimny
Year2003
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,328cc

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MOT History

18 pass 10 fail
Pass 21 Jul 2025 81,751 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 17 Jul 2025 81,747 miles

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

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength axle mounting (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength inner sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength inner sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Power steering fluid level below minimum (2.1.5 (b) (i))

Pass 4 Mar 2024 75,044 miles

Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 22 Feb 2024 75,038 miles

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

Nearside Rear Position lamp lens seriously defective (4.2.1 (b))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Rear Suspension arm attachment bracket/mounting corroded and seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Oil leaking excessively from engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Registration plate insecure both (0.1 (a))

Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Pass 6 Jan 2023 66,489 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicator lens defective which has no effect on emitted light (4.4.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 4 Nov 2021 62,199 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicator lens defective which has no effect on emitted light (4.4.1 (b) (i))

Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 25 Nov 2020 62,069 miles

Front cross member ver rusty by steering box area

Fuel Pipe/s corroded front to rear both very bad ()

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing very rusty (5.3.2 (b))

Nearside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive chassis (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing very rusty (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive chassis (5.3.6 (a) (i))

could not check outer sills as sill cover fitted

Pass 21 May 2019 60,034 miles

Fuel Pipe/s corroded ()

Oil leak, but not excessive oil filter (8.4.1 (a) (i))

all 4x4 pipes corroded

plastic over sills fitted

Fail 21 May 2019 60,034 miles

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength inner sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Fuel Pipe/s corroded ()

Oil leak, but not excessive oil filter (8.4.1 (a) (i))

all 4x4 pipes corroded

plastic over sills fitted

Pass 23 Apr 2018 55,494 miles

Fuel Pipe/s corroded ()

Nearside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Front coil spring worn (2.4.C.1b)

all 4x4 pipes corroded

cant inspect outer sills, covers fitted

exhaust corroded

front exhaust mount corroded away

under vehicle corroding

Fail 20 Apr 2018 55,494 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (3.6.B.4e)

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded inner sill (2.4.A.3)

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded inner sill (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c) DANGEROUS

under vehicle corroding

cant inspect outer sills, covers fitted

exhaust corroded

front exhaust mount corroded away

Fuel Pipe/s corroded ()

Nearside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Front coil spring worn (2.4.C.1b)

all 4x4 pipes corroded

Pass 10 Mar 2017 52,556 miles
Fail 9 Mar 2017 52,556 miles

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

Rear Lower Brake pipe excessively corroded Compensator brake pipe (3.6.B.2c)

Rear Upper Brake pipe excessively corroded Compnesator brake pipe (3.6.B.2c)

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

Pass 15 Apr 2016 50,935 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded to compensator valve (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 13 Apr 2015 48,952 miles

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

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

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

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

Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

Fail 13 Apr 2015 48,952 miles

Centre Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Front Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

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

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

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

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

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

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

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Fail 1 Nov 2013 45,332 miles

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

Pass 1 Nov 2013 45,332 miles
Pass 20 Nov 2012 43,119 miles
Fail 20 Nov 2012 43,119 miles

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Pass 9 Nov 2011 40,462 miles

offside rear tyre perishing

Pass 7 Dec 2010 33,843 miles

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

front brake discs getting rusty

Fail 7 Dec 2010 33,843 miles

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

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

front brake discs getting rusty

Pass 19 Dec 2009 27,807 miles

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

Pass 19 Dec 2008 22,934 miles
Fail 17 Dec 2008 22,896 miles

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

Pass 14 Dec 2007 20,014 miles
Pass 16 Dec 2006 15,765 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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KB53 AON is a 2003 Suzuki Jimny in Green with a 1,328cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 28 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.3%.

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 KB53 AON, 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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KB53 AON is a 2003 Suzuki Jimny, first registered on 31 December 2003.

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