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SH53 KDN

2003 Suzuki Jimny

Black Petrol 1328cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires14 Dec 2026
Tests20 (19 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate95%

Mileage

88,983 mi
Last recorded88,983 miles
Recorded on15 Dec 2025
Typical for 2003 Suzuki Jimny57,891 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSH53 KDN
MakeSuzuki
ModelJimny
Year2003
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,328cc

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MOT History

19 pass 1 fail
Pass 15 Dec 2025 88,983 miles
Pass 14 Nov 2023 87,804 miles
Pass 14 Nov 2022 84,069 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear near fuel tank getting rusty (1.1.11 (c))

Coil spring corroded all 4 spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front swivel hub leaking

Pass 5 Nov 2021 82,162 miles

Nearside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

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

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

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

Pass 4 Nov 2020 79,490 miles
Pass 18 Nov 2019 77,641 miles
Pass 22 Nov 2018 74,518 miles

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

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

Pass 27 Nov 2017 70,249 miles

Brake pipe slightly corroded main front to rear (3.6.B.2c)

Front Brake pipe slightly corroded axle pipes (3.6.B.2c)

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

Pass 31 Jan 2017 68,914 miles
Pass 1 Feb 2016 66,892 miles
Pass 15 Jan 2015 64,683 miles
Pass 14 Oct 2013 59,202 miles
Pass 16 Oct 2012 53,341 miles
Pass 17 Oct 2011 46,823 miles
Pass 13 Oct 2010 41,053 miles
Pass 14 Oct 2009 34,922 miles
Pass 16 Oct 2008 31,357 miles
Pass 24 Sep 2007 26,332 miles
Pass 17 Oct 2006 19,534 miles
Fail 17 Oct 2006 19,534 miles

Offside Front Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

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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SH53 KDN is a 2003 Suzuki Jimny in Black with a 1,328cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 95%.

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 SH53 KDN, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was SH53 KDN registered?

SH53 KDN is a 2003 Suzuki Jimny, first registered on 14 October 2003.

Is SH53 KDN safe to buy?

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