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VK53 EPA

2003 Suzuki Jimny

Red Petrol 1328cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 Feb 2020
Tests17 (13 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate76.5%

Mileage

74,923 mi
Last recorded74,923 miles
Recorded on18 Feb 2019
Typical for 2003 Suzuki Jimny57,891 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationVK53 EPA
MakeSuzuki
ModelJimny
Year2003
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,328cc

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MOT History

13 pass 4 fail
Pass 18 Feb 2019 74,923 miles
Fail 18 Feb 2019 74,923 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions tyre direction (5.2.3 (i))

Offside Rear Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions tyre direction (5.2.3 (i))

Pass 10 Nov 2017 64,208 miles

Brake pipe slightly corroded front to rear pair (3.6.B.2c)

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

Pass 12 Oct 2016 61,941 miles
Pass 28 Sep 2015 59,771 miles
Pass 8 Oct 2014 57,610 miles
Pass 8 Oct 2013 54,594 miles

N.S.R Tyre cracking in tread

Fail 8 Oct 2013 54,594 miles

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

N.S.R Tyre cracking in tread

Fail 8 Oct 2012 51,857 miles

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Offside Front Valve stem seriously damaged (4.1.D.1e)

nearside front tyre perished

rear exhaust section deteriorated

Pass 8 Oct 2012 51,857 miles

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

nearside front tyre perished

rear exhaust section deteriorated

Fail 30 Aug 2011 46,418 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Pass 30 Aug 2011 46,418 miles
Pass 26 Aug 2010 40,638 miles
Pass 7 Jan 2010 37,708 miles

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

fuel lines corroding

Pass 30 Oct 2008 30,688 miles

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

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

Pass 2 Nov 2007 23,064 miles
Pass 24 Oct 2006 15,996 miles

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

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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VK53 EPA is a 2003 Suzuki Jimny in Red with a 1,328cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.5%.

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 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 VK53 EPA, 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 VK53 EPA registered?

VK53 EPA is a 2003 Suzuki Jimny, first registered on 1 September 2003.

Is VK53 EPA safe to buy?

The MOT history for VK53 EPA shows 17 tests with a 76.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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