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PK53 DBZ

2003 Suzuki Jimny

Blue Petrol 1328cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires30 Jul 2027
Tests25 (21 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate84%

Mileage

91,168 mi
Last recorded91,168 miles
Recorded on31 Jul 2026
Typical for 2003 Suzuki Jimny57,891 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationPK53 DBZ
MakeSuzuki
ModelJimny
Year2003
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,328cc

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MOT History

21 pass 4 fail
Pass 31 Jul 2026 91,168 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Offside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing all four (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 29 Jul 2026 91,166 miles

Battery insecure and likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (ii))

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

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

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases center pipe to backbox (6.1.2 (a))

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

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

Nearside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength in arch (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

Prop shaft joint excessively worn centre to rear (6.1.7 (c) (i))

Nearside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Offside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing all four (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 9 Oct 2025 83,699 miles
Pass 1 Nov 2024 72,699 miles

Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

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

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

Pass 29 Jan 2024 70,765 miles

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

Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Nearside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Coil spring worn (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 12 Jan 2023 67,358 miles

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

Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 7 Jan 2022 64,219 miles
Pass 30 Jan 2021 62,707 miles
Pass 25 Jan 2020 62,130 miles
Pass 15 Dec 2018 61,475 miles
Pass 5 Dec 2017 56,619 miles
Fail 5 Dec 2017 56,619 miles

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

Pass 16 Dec 2016 45,505 miles

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

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

Pass 21 Dec 2015 33,275 miles
Pass 8 Dec 2014 25,161 miles

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

Pass 20 Dec 2013 23,661 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

front tyres poor condition

rear tyres poor condition

Fail 9 Dec 2013 23,661 miles

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

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Rear Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

front tyres poor condition

rear tyres poor condition

Pass 20 Dec 2012 23,019 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside front brake binding slightly

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

Slight seepage of oil front offside front suspension joint

Fail 17 Dec 2012 23,019 miles

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

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside front brake binding slightly

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

Slight seepage of oil front offside front suspension joint

Pass 9 Dec 2011 22,577 miles

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

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

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

Pass 6 Sep 2010 21,975 miles

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

Nearside Front Service brake grabbing slightly (3.7.C.2)

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

Pass 7 Oct 2009 20,735 miles
Pass 9 Oct 2008 19,100 miles

Nail in offside rear tyre

rear wiper blade split

Pass 5 Oct 2007 13,824 miles
Pass 9 Oct 2006 9,341 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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PK53 DBZ is a 2003 Suzuki Jimny in Blue with a 1,328cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 84%.

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 PK53 DBZ, 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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PK53 DBZ is a 2003 Suzuki Jimny, first registered on 26 September 2003.

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