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SD53 VKR

2003 Suzuki Jimny

Black Petrol 1328cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires18 Feb 2027
Tests26 (20 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate76.9%

Mileage

91,575 mi
Last recorded91,575 miles
Recorded on19 Feb 2026
Typical for 2003 Suzuki Jimny57,891 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

20 pass 6 fail
Pass 19 Feb 2026 91,575 miles

Exhaust corroded

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

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

Offside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Offside Front swivel joint seal leaking slightly

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

Suspension rod corroded but not seriously weakened rear panhard (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 13 Feb 2025 86,009 miles

Nearside Front Oil leak, but not excessive hub (8.4.1 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened panhard rod (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 28 Nov 2023 77,548 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Both (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Front Oil leak, but not excessive Axle swivel (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 22 Dec 2022 75,540 miles

Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Both (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 10 Dec 2021 73,137 miles
Fail 10 Dec 2021 73,137 miles

Front Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

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

Pass 19 Dec 2020 70,590 miles
Pass 18 Dec 2019 68,017 miles
Pass 13 Dec 2018 65,104 miles
Pass 19 Dec 2017 60,761 miles
Pass 17 Dec 2016 58,013 miles
Pass 22 Dec 2015 54,707 miles
Fail 22 Dec 2015 54,707 miles

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm Nearside rear (4.1.E.1)

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm Offside rear (4.1.E.1)

Pass 8 Dec 2014 52,264 miles
Pass 18 Dec 2013 48,602 miles

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

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

Fail 5 Dec 2012 44,135 miles

Exhaust deteriorated

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too high and too far to the right. (1.8)

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

Nearside front hub damp

Offside Headlamp aim too far to the right (1.8)

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

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

Pass 5 Dec 2012 44,135 miles

Exhaust deteriorated

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

Nearside front hub damp

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

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

Pass 12 Dec 2011 40,183 miles

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

Offside front tyre worn outer shoulder

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

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

Pass 4 Dec 2010 37,662 miles

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 27 Nov 2009 32,777 miles
Fail 23 Nov 2009 32,777 miles

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

Nearside Outer Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 3 Nov 2008 29,845 miles

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

Fail 30 Oct 2008 29,845 miles

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

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

Pass 13 Oct 2007 27,500 miles
Pass 6 Oct 2006 22,240 miles
Fail 5 Oct 2006 22,240 miles

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

Front Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated (8.2.2)

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 VKR is a 2003 Suzuki Jimny in Black with a 1,328cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 26 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.9%.

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 VKR, 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 SD53 VKR registered?

SD53 VKR is a 2003 Suzuki Jimny, first registered on 30 September 2003.

Is SD53 VKR safe to buy?

The MOT history for SD53 VKR shows 26 tests with a 76.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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