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VK53 ERJ

2003 Suzuki Jimny

Black Petrol 1328cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires5 Dec 2026
Tests26 (21 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate80.8%

Mileage

99,273 mi
Last recorded99,273 miles
Recorded on20 Nov 2025
Typical for 2003 Suzuki Jimny57,891 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationVK53 ERJ
MakeSuzuki
ModelJimny
Year2003
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,328cc

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MOT History

21 pass 5 fail
Pass 20 Nov 2025 99,273 miles

Nearside Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Body mount (6.1.1 (c) (i))

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

Offside Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Body mount (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 14 Nov 2024 95,967 miles

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Front Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Pass 30 Nov 2023 92,408 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 1 Dec 2022 88,773 miles

Central Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

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

Pass 6 Dec 2021 84,161 miles

Offside Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 7 Jan 2021 76,991 miles

bioth front hub seals leaking

Fail 7 Jan 2021 76,991 miles

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

bioth front hub seals leaking

Pass 20 Dec 2019 70,511 miles
Pass 20 Dec 2018 66,112 miles

Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Fail 17 Dec 2018 66,076 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Pass 11 Jan 2018 61,002 miles
Pass 12 Jan 2017 56,554 miles
Pass 14 Nov 2015 52,998 miles
Pass 28 Nov 2014 45,769 miles
Fail 28 Nov 2014 45,769 miles

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

Pass 10 Dec 2013 38,029 miles
Pass 13 Aug 2013 36,539 miles

rear wiper blade split

Pass 1 Sep 2012

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

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

Pass 1 Sep 2011 29,948 miles

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

Front swivel hubs slightly corroded.

Nearside windscreen wiper split.

Offside front swivel hub has a slight seepage of lubricant.

Pass 9 Sep 2010 26,415 miles

Front swivel hubs are slightly corroded, Offside seal has started to fail.

Front tyres are perished slightly due to age, MY2003

Pass 9 Sep 2009 23,166 miles

Front swivel hubs corroded.

Fail 9 Sep 2009 23,166 miles

Front swivel hubs corroded.

Nearside Headlamp aim too low and too far to the left. (1.8)

Pass 12 Sep 2008 20,093 miles
Pass 10 Sep 2007 17,083 miles
Fail 10 Sep 2007 17,083 miles

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

Pass 24 Aug 2006 13,695 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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VK53 ERJ is a 2003 Suzuki Jimny in Black with a 1,328cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 26 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80.8%.

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 ERJ, 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 VK53 ERJ registered?

VK53 ERJ is a 2003 Suzuki Jimny, first registered on 15 September 2003.

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The MOT history for VK53 ERJ shows 26 tests with a 80.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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