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PY53 KBK

2003 Suzuki Jimny

Silver Petrol 1328cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires14 Oct 2026
Tests26 (21 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate80.8%

Mileage

95,888 mi
Last recorded95,888 miles
Recorded on15 Oct 2025
Typical for 2003 Suzuki Jimny57,891 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationPY53 KBK
MakeSuzuki
ModelJimny
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,328cc

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MOT History

21 pass 5 fail
Pass 15 Oct 2025 95,888 miles
Pass 8 Oct 2024 89,840 miles
Fail 8 Oct 2024 89,840 miles

Front Brakes imbalanced across an axle (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Pass 11 Oct 2023 81,271 miles
Pass 3 Oct 2022 72,368 miles
Pass 14 Oct 2021 69,416 miles
Fail 14 Oct 2021 69,416 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Pass 6 Apr 2021 67,096 miles
Pass 22 May 2020 66,004 miles

sill covers fitted

Pass 24 May 2019 64,529 miles

offside front inner wheel box starting to corrode

sill covers fitted

Pass 5 May 2018 62,025 miles

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

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive inner sill (2.4.A.3)

sill covers fitted

Pass 13 May 2017 59,092 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases on rear silencer (7.1.2)

Pass 7 May 2016 55,879 miles

engine manament light on

Pass 9 May 2015 52,810 miles

sill covers fitted

Pass 3 May 2014 49,035 miles

front disc slighty scored

sill covers fitted

Pass 11 May 2013 45,268 miles

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

Nearside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Offside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

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

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

slight leak both front hub seals

Pass 9 May 2012 41,564 miles

Centre exhaust mounting not surporting exhaust

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

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

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

Fail 8 May 2012 41,563 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Centre exhaust mounting not surporting exhaust

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

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

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

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

Pass 19 Sep 2011 37,489 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 20 Sep 2010 31,153 miles
Fail 14 Sep 2010 31,061 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Offside Front Axle swivel joint has excessive movement between a swivel joint and its housing (2.5.A.1b)

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

Offside Front brake disc contaminated by oil (3.5.1h)

Nearside Front Axle swivel joint has slight movement between a swivel joint and its housing (2.5.A.1b)

Pass 3 Sep 2009 20,569 miles
Pass 10 Sep 2008 16,113 miles
Fail 28 Aug 2008 16,099 miles

Nearside Front wheel bearing has excessive play (2.5.A.3c)

Pass 10 Sep 2007 13,181 miles
Pass 13 Sep 2006 8,752 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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PY53 KBK is a 2003 Suzuki Jimny in Silver with a 1,328cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 26 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80.8%.

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 PY53 KBK, 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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PY53 KBK is a 2003 Suzuki Jimny, first registered on 18 December 2003.

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