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PK53 DDU

2003 Suzuki Jimny

Silver Petrol 1328cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires17 Nov 2026
Tests27 (19 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate70.4%

Mileage

89,128 mi
Last recorded89,128 miles
Recorded on18 Nov 2025
Typical for 2003 Suzuki Jimny57,891 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationPK53 DDU
MakeSuzuki
ModelJimny
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,328cc

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MOT History

19 pass 8 fail
Pass 18 Nov 2025 89,128 miles

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

Front axle swivel joint seals leaking slightly

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

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

Rear Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced boot floor and inner sills (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 20 Aug 2024 87,722 miles

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

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

Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front swivel joint leaking grease

Offside Front swivel joint leaking grease

hole corroded in boot floor not within prescribed area

Fail 20 Aug 2024 87,722 miles

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

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

Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front swivel joint leaking grease

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

Offside Front swivel joint leaking grease

hole corroded in boot floor not within prescribed area

Pass 15 Aug 2023 85,252 miles

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

Fail 15 Aug 2023 85,252 miles

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

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

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

Pass 19 Jul 2022 81,190 miles

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

Fail 12 Jul 2022 81,171 miles

Rear Integral body structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting boot floor (6.2.2 (d) (i))

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

Pass 5 Aug 2021 75,559 miles

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

underbody as been undersealed

Fail 29 Jul 2021 75,405 miles

Nearside Front Integral body structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting marked in yellow (6.2.2 (d) (i))

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

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp does not illuminate simultaneously with the position lamps (4.7.2 (a))

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

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

underbody as been undersealed

Pass 14 Aug 2020 69,379 miles

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

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

Fail 10 Aug 2020 69,371 miles

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

Nearside Front Integral body structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting marked in yellow (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Towbar component excessively worn socket (6.1.6 (b) (i))

Windscreen washer jets misaligned and not providing sufficient fluid to the windscreen (3.5 (a))

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

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

Pass 13 Aug 2019 63,229 miles
Pass 15 Aug 2018 55,840 miles

rear brake pipes have surface corrosion

Pass 9 Jul 2016 55,326 miles

Nearside Front tyre outer edge worn uneven

Fail 9 Jul 2016 55,326 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

Nearside Front tyre outer edge worn uneven

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 11 Jul 2015 54,775 miles

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

Pass 7 Jun 2014 54,371 miles
Pass 3 Jun 2013 53,601 miles

rear seats down not allowing inspection of seat belts

Pass 26 May 2012 52,735 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Pass 3 Jun 2011 51,736 miles
Fail 3 Jun 2011 51,736 miles

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

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

Fail 7 May 2010 47,345 miles

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

Pass 7 May 2010 47,345 miles
Pass 22 Apr 2009 43,767 miles
Pass 9 May 2008 38,088 miles
Pass 8 May 2007 32,028 miles
Pass 11 May 2006 26,478 miles

Nearside Front Lower Bonded suspension unit deteriorated but can function as intended (2.4.F.3)

Nearside Rear Lower Bonded suspension unit deteriorated but can function as intended (2.4.F.3)

Offside Front Lower Bonded suspension unit deteriorated but can function as intended (2.4.F.3)

Offside Rear Lower Bonded suspension unit deteriorated but can function as intended (2.4.F.3)

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 DDU is a 2003 Suzuki Jimny in Silver with a 1,328cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 27 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70.4%.

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 PK53 DDU, 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 PK53 DDU registered?

PK53 DDU is a 2003 Suzuki Jimny, first registered on 29 September 2003.

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