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VA53 HFM

2003 Suzuki Jimny

Red Petrol 1328cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires28 Jun 2027
Tests31 (20 pass, 11 fail)
Pass rate64.5%

Mileage

77,944 mi
Last recorded77,944 miles
Recorded on29 Jun 2026
Typical for 2003 Suzuki Jimny57,891 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationVA53 HFM
MakeSuzuki
ModelJimny
Year2003
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,328cc

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MOT History

20 pass 11 fail
Pass 29 Jun 2026 77,944 miles

Nearside Front hub oil leak

Nearside Rear Vehicle structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Offside Front Vehicle structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Pass 20 May 2025 74,360 miles

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

Pass 16 Jan 2024 73,304 miles

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

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive subframe mounting point rear (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

various areas of corrosion to underside

Fail 10 Jan 2024 73,301 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength rear subframe mounting point (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive subframe mounting point rear (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

various areas of corrosion to underside

Pass 13 Jan 2023 72,823 miles

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

Nearside Rear Integral body structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Nearside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

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

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

various areas of corrosion

Fail 12 Jan 2023 72,820 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

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

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

Nearside Rear Integral body structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Nearside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

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

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

various areas of corrosion

Pass 12 Jan 2022 71,944 miles

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

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

various areas of corrosion under car

Fail 11 Jan 2022 71,941 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

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

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

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

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

various areas of corrosion under car

Pass 21 Jan 2021 70,388 miles

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

Fail 19 Jan 2021 70,385 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Offside Front Fluid leak harmful to the environment or a risk to other road users hub seal (8.4.1 (a) (i))

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

Pass 2 Jul 2019 65,625 miles

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

Offside Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b) (ii))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

front vacuum pipes heavily corroded

Fail 1 Jul 2019 65,622 miles

Exhaust system insecure down pipe broken away from cat (6.1.2 (a))

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases downpipe broken away from cat (6.1.2 (a))

Exhaust mounting defective centre pipe bracket broke off (6.1.2 (a))

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

Offside Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b) (ii))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

front vacuum pipes heavily corroded

Pass 6 Jul 2018 64,141 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

front axle vacuum pipes heavily corroded.

Pass 3 Jul 2017 59,846 miles

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

Pass 1 Jul 2016 55,267 miles

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

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

Fail 1 Jul 2016 55,267 miles

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

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

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

Pass 2 Jul 2015 48,423 miles

rear exhaust deteriorated

Pass 19 Jul 2014 47,585 miles
Pass 31 Jul 2013 45,026 miles
Fail 29 Jul 2013 45,025 miles

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

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

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

Rear registration plate obscured (6.3.1d)

Pass 30 Jul 2012 40,399 miles

exhaust back box slightly deteriorated

front discs slightly corroded

Fail 30 Jul 2012 40,399 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)

Offside Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

exhaust back box slightly deteriorated

front discs slightly corroded

rear wiper blade split

Pass 9 May 2011 36,585 miles

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

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

This is an observation and does not require attention: Both front inner wings have partial liners fitted.

Pass 7 May 2010 31,871 miles

These are observations and do not require attention: Both front inner wings have partial liners fitted. Sill covers fitted.

both front hub spheres corroded

Pass 29 Apr 2009 27,547 miles

rise and fall performance of front brakes is just acceptable

Fail 29 Apr 2009 27,547 miles

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

rise and fall performance of front brakes is just acceptable

Pass 29 Apr 2008 22,319 miles
Fail 21 Apr 2008 22,198 miles

Nearside Front Axle swivel joint has excessive movement between a swivel joint and its housing (2.5.A.1b)

Offside Front Axle swivel joint has excessive movement between a swivel joint and its housing (2.5.A.1b)

rise and fall performance of front brakes is just acceptable

Pass 9 May 2007 17,393 miles
Fail 26 Mar 2007 17,296 miles

Nearside Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated (8.2.2)

Offside Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated (8.2.2)

Pass 26 Mar 2007 17,296 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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VA53 HFM is a 2003 Suzuki Jimny in Red with a 1,328cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 31 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.5%.

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 VA53 HFM, 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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VA53 HFM is a 2003 Suzuki Jimny, first registered on 31 December 2003.

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