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VK53 FEH

2003 Suzuki Jimny

Silver Petrol 1328cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires18 May 2027
Tests25 (20 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

75,264 mi
Last recorded75,264 miles
Recorded on12 May 2026
Typical for 2003 Suzuki Jimny57,891 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationVK53 FEH
MakeSuzuki
ModelJimny
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,328cc

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MOT History

20 pass 5 fail
Pass 12 May 2026 75,264 miles
Pass 19 May 2025 68,623 miles

Rear Coil spring corroded both (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 25 May 2024 61,197 miles

light surface corrosion on exposed underfloor components

Pass 20 Jun 2023 56,930 miles

Fuel Pipe/s corroded ()

both front suspension tractor joints wearing

Pass 10 Jun 2022 52,958 miles

both front tractor ball hubs wearing

Pass 14 Jun 2021 51,360 miles
Fail 11 Jun 2021 51,360 miles

Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords both (5.2.3 (d) (i))

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

Pass 24 Jun 2019 51,235 miles

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

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

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Pass 20 Jun 2018 51,110 miles

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (i))

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

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (i))

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

Pass 20 Jun 2017 51,015 miles

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

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

Pass 27 Jun 2016 50,736 miles
Fail 27 Jun 2016 50,736 miles

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 8 Jul 2015 50,387 miles

Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Rear Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Pass 29 Jul 2014 49,359 miles
Fail 24 Jul 2014 49,359 miles

Offside Front Axle swivel joint has excessive play in a swivel pin (2.5.A.3b)

Pass 21 Nov 2013 47,626 miles
Pass 11 Sep 2012 45,228 miles

Exhaust centre mounting rotted off but still adequately supported

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Vehicle's internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights

Fail 11 Sep 2012 45,228 miles

Exhaust centre mounting rotted off but still adequately supported

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Vehicle's internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights

Fail 9 Sep 2011 39,402 miles

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

Pass 9 Sep 2011 39,402 miles
Pass 9 Sep 2010 32,695 miles
Pass 17 Sep 2009 27,521 miles
Pass 16 Sep 2008 23,825 miles
Pass 4 Sep 2007 18,098 miles
Pass 1 Sep 2006 13,454 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 FEH is a 2003 Suzuki Jimny in Silver with a 1,328cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 FEH, 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 FEH registered?

VK53 FEH is a 2003 Suzuki Jimny, first registered on 13 September 2003.

Is VK53 FEH safe to buy?

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