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SD53 HNN

2003 Suzuki Jimny

Black Petrol 1328cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires24 Mar 2027
Tests12 (10 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

130,345 mi
Last recorded130,345 miles
Recorded on17 Mar 2026
Typical for 2003 Suzuki Jimny57,891 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSD53 HNN
MakeSuzuki
ModelJimny
Year2003
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,328cc

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MOT History

10 pass 2 fail
Pass 17 Mar 2026 130,345 miles

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

Pass 25 Mar 2025 129,070 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened bad condition (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing bad condition (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 14 Mar 2025 129,067 miles

Central Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Front Registration plate does not conform to the specified requirements (0.1 (d))

Nearside Headlamp light intensity severely reduced (4.1.4 (a))

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

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Nearside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

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

Offside Headlamp light intensity severely reduced (4.1.4 (a))

Offside Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

Offside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Steering wheel retaining device missing (2.2.1 (b) (i))

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened bad condition (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing bad condition (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 27 Nov 2020 126,432 miles

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

Nearside Front wheel bearing play

Pass 29 Apr 2019 117,023 miles
Pass 1 May 2018 110,952 miles

4x4 pipes corroded

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

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

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

Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Rear tyres perished

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Fail 1 May 2018 110,952 miles

Nearside Front front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

4x4 pipes corroded

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

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)

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

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

Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Rear tyres perished

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 3 Nov 2011 110,461 miles
Pass 23 Aug 2010 100,951 miles
Pass 26 Jun 2009 86,791 miles
Pass 26 Feb 2008 68,208 miles
Pass 22 Nov 2006 49,817 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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SD53 HNN is a 2003 Suzuki Jimny in Black with a 1,328cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

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 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 SD53 HNN, 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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SD53 HNN is a 2003 Suzuki Jimny, first registered on 24 September 2003.

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