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VA53 KJO

2003 Suzuki Jimny

Silver Petrol 1328cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires1 Oct 2026
Tests24 (19 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate79.2%

Mileage

131,299 mi
Last recorded131,299 miles
Recorded on2 Oct 2025
Typical for 2003 Suzuki Jimny57,891 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

19 pass 5 fail
Pass 2 Oct 2025 131,299 miles
Fail 2 Oct 2025 131,299 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Pass 13 Apr 2024 129,570 miles
Pass 11 Apr 2023 122,975 miles

Central Oil leak, but not excessive engine oil (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive power steering fluid (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 11 Apr 2023 122,971 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))

Emissions unable to be completed (8.2.1.2 (d))

Exhaust emissions likely to be affected by an exhaust leak (8.2.1.1 (b))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn top and bottom joint (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Central Oil leak, but not excessive engine oil (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive power steering fluid (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 1 Apr 2022 112,272 miles

Both front Hub Seals slightly leaking

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

Pass 14 Apr 2021 111,842 miles
Pass 4 Feb 2020 97,349 miles

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

Nearside Front Outer Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

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

Offside Front Outer Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 23 Jan 2019 88,415 miles
Pass 17 Mar 2018 86,064 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

nearside rear tyre tread low on the outer edge

sill covers fitted

Pass 8 Mar 2017 83,094 miles
Pass 1 Mar 2016 76,565 miles
Fail 4 Mar 2015 70,638 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

centre exhaust has tempory repair

Pass 4 Mar 2015 70,638 miles

centre exhaust has tempory repair

Pass 14 Mar 2014 63,908 miles
Pass 20 Mar 2013 56,054 miles

rear exhaust box rusty.

Pass 21 Mar 2012 47,660 miles
Pass 23 Mar 2011 39,735 miles

Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Fail 23 Mar 2011 39,735 miles

Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Pass 19 May 2010 36,018 miles

Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Pass 26 May 2009 31,149 miles
Pass 15 May 2008 25,615 miles
Pass 18 May 2007 19,582 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Fail 18 May 2007 19,582 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

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 KJO is a 2003 Suzuki Jimny in Silver with a 1,328cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 79.2%.

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 KJO, 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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What year was VA53 KJO registered?

VA53 KJO is a 2003 Suzuki Jimny, first registered on 29 December 2003.

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