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VK53 UWD

2003 Suzuki Jimny

Black Petrol 1328cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires25 Sep 2026
Tests21 (20 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate95.2%

Mileage

59,516 mi
Last recorded59,516 miles
Recorded on12 Sep 2025
Typical for 2003 Suzuki Jimny57,891 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

20 pass 1 fail
Pass 12 Sep 2025 59,516 miles

Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

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

Fuel Pipe/s corroded ()

front and rear suspension components corroded

under body corroded

Pass 30 Aug 2024 59,256 miles

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

Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

front and rear suspension components corroded

under vehicle corroded

Pass 20 Sep 2023 58,920 miles

Central Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

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

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

suspension components corroded

Pass 26 Sep 2022 58,726 miles

Central Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Offside Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear brake pipe corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 27 Aug 2021 58,354 miles

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

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

Pass 10 Sep 2020 58,193 miles

Coil spring corroded both front and o/s/r (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

fuel pipes corroded

Pass 11 Sep 2019 57,781 miles

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

fuel pipes corroded

Pass 14 Sep 2018 54,721 miles

Coil spring corroded front and rear (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Rear Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 11 Oct 2017 49,025 miles
Pass 7 Oct 2016 44,560 miles
Pass 16 Oct 2015 41,238 miles
Pass 10 Oct 2014 38,078 miles
Pass 18 Oct 2013 32,530 miles

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

both rear tyre walls perrishing

Pass 28 Sep 2012 33,060 miles
Pass 24 Oct 2011 31,088 miles

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

Pass 25 Oct 2010 28,585 miles
Pass 20 Oct 2009 26,093 miles
Fail 16 Oct 2009 26,068 miles

Offside Front Axle swivel joint has excessive movement between a swivel joint and its housing (2.5.A.1b) DANGEROUS

Pass 27 Sep 2008 22,890 miles
Pass 22 Oct 2007 19,941 miles

surface rust on various metal brake pipes

Pass 27 Oct 2006 16,937 miles

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

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 UWD is a 2003 Suzuki Jimny in Black with a 1,328cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 95.2%.

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 VK53 UWD, 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 UWD registered?

VK53 UWD is a 2003 Suzuki Jimny, first registered on 29 September 2003.

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