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VA53 HFV

2003 Suzuki Jimny

Silver Petrol 1328cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires4 Jun 2027
Tests17 (16 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate94.1%

Mileage

76,620 mi
Last recorded76,620 miles
Recorded on22 May 2026
Typical for 2003 Suzuki Jimny57,891 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationVA53 HFV
MakeSuzuki
ModelJimny
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,328cc

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MOT History

16 pass 1 fail
Pass 22 May 2026 76,620 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Pass 30 May 2025 72,531 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases middle and rear section (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 5 Jun 2024 68,206 miles
Pass 17 May 2023 63,355 miles
Pass 20 May 2022 58,987 miles
Pass 4 Jun 2021 57,087 miles
Pass 4 Aug 2020 57,082 miles
Pass 28 Nov 2018 56,360 miles
Pass 6 Mar 2018 55,972 miles

Nearside and offside front tyres badly cracked and deteriorated!!!

Offside wiper blade deteriorated

Fail 6 Mar 2018 55,971 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed Outer side wall cracked and split (4.1.D.1b)

Nearside and offside front tyres badly cracked and deteriorated!!!

Offside rear tyre badly cracked and deteriorated!!!

Offside wiper blade deteriorated

Pass 16 Mar 2017 55,259 miles

Nearside and offside front tyres badly cracked!!!

Nearside and offside rear tyres badly cracked!!!

Pass 11 Mar 2016 53,120 miles

Both front tyres cracking on the sidewalls and tread

Pass 18 Mar 2015 50,061 miles
Pass 22 Mar 2014 46,780 miles
Pass 21 Mar 2013 43,163 miles
Pass 11 Apr 2012 38,019 miles
Pass 22 Aug 2006 24,579 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 HFV is a 2003 Suzuki Jimny in Silver with a 1,328cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 94.1%.

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 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 VA53 HFV, 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 VA53 HFV registered?

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

Is VA53 HFV safe to buy?

The MOT history for VA53 HFV shows 17 tests with a 94.1% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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