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SK53 VHH

2003 Suzuki Jimny

Silver Petrol 1328cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 Nov 2025
Tests26 (19 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate73.1%

Mileage

80,391 mi
Last recorded80,391 miles
Recorded on24 Apr 2026
Typical for 2003 Suzuki Jimny57,891 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSK53 VHH
MakeSuzuki
ModelJimny
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,328cc

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MOT History

19 pass 7 fail
Fail 24 Apr 2026 80,391 miles

Nearside Rear Service brake lagging in operation (1.2.1 (d))

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers insecurely attached (5.3.2 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength inner wing to body mounts (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Vehicle structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Offside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Vehicle structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting inner sill (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Offside Rear Service brake lagging in operation (1.2.1 (d))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength inner wing to body mounts (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Service brake efficiency below requirements (1.2.2 (a) (i))

Pass 20 Oct 2024 78,381 miles
Pass 10 Nov 2023 77,201 miles
Pass 24 Oct 2022 74,991 miles
Pass 29 Oct 2021 71,602 miles
Pass 30 Oct 2020 68,077 miles
Pass 1 Nov 2019 63,042 miles

Advise both front steering spheres leaking grease.

Advise underside of vehicle heavily corroded.

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

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

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

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

Fail 31 Oct 2019 63,042 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers damaged to the extent that it does not function (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers damaged to the extent that it does not function (5.3.2 (b))

Advise both front steering spheres leaking grease.

Advise underside of vehicle heavily corroded.

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

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

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

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

Pass 29 Oct 2018 62,642 miles

Fuel Pipe/s corroded ()

Offside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

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

Fail 10 Oct 2018 62,637 miles

Brake pipe excessively corroded BOTH BRAKE PIPES ON REAR AXLE (1.1.11 (c))

Brake pipe excessively corroded BOTH FRONT TO REAR BRAKE PIPES (1.1.11 (c))

Brake pipe excessively corroded BRAKE PIPE FROM REAR BALLANCE VALVE TO REAR BRAKE HOSE (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Axle swivel pins and bushes swivel pin and/or bush excessively worn (5.1.2 (b) (i))

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

Offside Front Service brake lagging in operation (1.2.1 (d))

EXHAUST SYSTEM CORRODING, REAR BOX ALMOST TO EXCESS

FUEL PIPES CORRODING TO AN EXCESS

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

PARTS OF THE VEHICLE STRUCTURE AND SUSPENSION CORRODING AMOST TO EXCESS

Pass 9 Oct 2017 60,323 miles

Brake pipe slightly corroded ALL BRAKE PIPES CORRODED (3.6.B.2c)

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases FULL SYSTEM CORRDOED (7.1.2)

Fuel Pipe/s corroded ()

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

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

Fail 9 Oct 2017 60,322 miles

Offside Rear Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings INNER SILL HOLED/CORRODED (6.1.B.2)

Fuel Pipe/s corroded ()

Brake pipe slightly corroded ALL BRAKE PIPES CORRODED (3.6.B.2c)

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases FULL SYSTEM CORRDOED (7.1.2)

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

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

Pass 6 Oct 2016 57,206 miles

EXHAUST IS CORRODED THROUGH OUT AND HAS A SLIGHT LEAK AT FRONT PIPE CAT SECTION

Fail 6 Oct 2016 57,206 miles

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

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

EXHAUST IS CORRODED THROUGH OUT AND HAS A SLIGHT LEAK AT FRONT PIPE CAT SECTION

Pass 28 Sep 2015 53,226 miles

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

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Tyre worn close to the legal limit both front (4.1.E.1)

exhaust hanger split

Pass 13 Oct 2014 49,632 miles

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

Pass 10 Oct 2013 46,181 miles
Pass 11 Oct 2012 42,992 miles
Pass 15 Oct 2011 39,567 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Fail 12 Oct 2011 39,525 miles

Nearside Front Axle swivel joint has excessive play (2.5.A.3b)

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Pass 6 Oct 2010 34,489 miles
Pass 6 Oct 2009 29,200 miles
Pass 7 Oct 2008 23,968 miles
Fail 29 Sep 2008 23,831 miles

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

o/s/f spheare leaking

Pass 28 Sep 2007 15,893 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)

Pass 21 Sep 2006 11,043 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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SK53 VHH 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 73.1%.

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 SK53 VHH, 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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SK53 VHH is a 2003 Suzuki Jimny, first registered on 3 September 2003.

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The MOT history for SK53 VHH shows 26 tests with a 73.1% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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