CarVerify

Free Car Check

SH53 UKF

2003 Suzuki Jimny

Black Petrol 1328cc
Search another vehicle

MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 Oct 2017
Tests18 (11 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate61.1%

Mileage

76,575 mi
Last recorded76,575 miles
Recorded on14 Oct 2016
Typical for 2003 Suzuki Jimny57,891 mi

Above average mileage for this year

4 checks still locked for this Suzuki
Stolen
Finance
Write-off
Keepers
Unlock full report — £4.99
Instant £30k guarantee
or single check £9.99

Not all car check providers offer a guarantee. Don't risk buying from services that can't back their data. CarVerify reports include a £30,000 finance data guarantee.

Vehicle Details

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

All premium checks include

50+ data points
Finance Check (Experian) Insurance Write-off Salvage Auction Stolen Check Previous Owners Ex-Taxi, Police, NHS Mileage Anomaly Import / Export Scrapped Check Plate Changes

MOT History

11 pass 7 fail
Pass 14 Oct 2016 76,575 miles

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

Front Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

Nearside Front hub seal leaking

Offside Front hub seal leaking

Rear Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

Pass 7 Oct 2015 68,644 miles

Nearside Front swivel joint seal leaking oil

Offside Front swivel joint leaking oil

Rear prop shaft UJ has slight play

Fail 5 Oct 2015 68,644 miles

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

Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Nearside Front swivel joint seal leaking oil

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

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

Offside Front swivel joint leaking oil

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Rear prop shaft UJ has slight play

Pass 9 Oct 2014 62,992 miles
Pass 10 Oct 2013 56,199 miles
Fail 10 Oct 2013 56,199 miles

Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

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

Pass 21 Sep 2012 46,112 miles

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

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Gearbox mounting defective

towbar bolt n/s not secure

Fail 21 Sep 2012 46,112 miles

Nearside Front brake disc contaminated by oil (3.5.1h)

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

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

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Gearbox mounting defective

towbar bolt n/s not secure

Pass 22 Sep 2011 42,453 miles

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

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Fail 22 Sep 2011 42,453 miles

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

Fluid suspension leaking (2.4.D.2)

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

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

front discs corroded on inner face

o/s/f wiper torn

Pass 13 Oct 2010 38,302 miles

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

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

n/s/f hub oil sealing leaking

o/s/f hub oil seal sweating

rear number plate loose

Fail 7 Oct 2010 38,302 miles

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

o/s/f brake sticking

o/s/f hub oil seal sweating

rear number plate loose

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

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

n/s/f hub oil sealing leaking

slight surface corrosion on front discs

Pass 14 Oct 2009 31,375 miles
Pass 3 Apr 2009 27,562 miles
Fail 3 Apr 2009 27,562 miles

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

Pass 8 Apr 2008 21,347 miles
Fail 8 Dec 2006 16,977 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

nearside front tyre wearing on outside edge

Pass 8 Dec 2006 16,977 miles

nearside front tyre wearing on outside edge

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
Full Suzuki Jimny reliability report

Don't risk it. Know before you buy.

Not all vehicle check providers are the same. Some don't offer a data guarantee, which means if their information is wrong, you're on your own. Every CarVerify report is backed by a £30,000 finance data guarantee.

£30k guarantee Instant results Cancel anytime

SH53 UKF is a 2003 Suzuki Jimny in Black with a 1,328cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.1%.

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 SH53 UKF, 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

How do I check the history of SH53 UKF?

You can check the full history of SH53 UKF by running a full vehicle check. This shows you finance, stolen, write-off, MOT history, mileage records and more.

What year was SH53 UKF registered?

SH53 UKF is a 2003 Suzuki Jimny, first registered on 31 December 2003.

Is SH53 UKF safe to buy?

The MOT history for SH53 UKF shows 18 tests with a 61.1% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does SH53 UKF have outstanding finance?

Finance checks require a premium vehicle report. This checks against all major UK finance providers to see if there is any outstanding finance on SH53 UKF. If you buy a car with outstanding finance, the finance company can repossess it.

No warranty or guarantee of accuracy is provided for any free data on this page. The data guarantee applies only to information obtained through the purchase of a full check.