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VO53 LVT

2003 Suzuki Jimny

Blue Petrol 1328cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 Sep 2025
Tests29 (19 pass, 10 fail)
Pass rate65.5%

Mileage

108,764 mi
Last recorded108,764 miles
Recorded on18 Sep 2024
Typical for 2003 Suzuki Jimny57,891 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationVO53 LVT
MakeSuzuki
ModelJimny
Year2003
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,328cc

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MOT History

19 pass 10 fail
Pass 18 Sep 2024 108,764 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Body mounting area corroded

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

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

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

Offside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

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

Offside Rear Body mounting area corroded

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

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

Wiper linkage worn

Pass 22 Sep 2023 108,063 miles

Both rear body mounting prescribed areas corroded

Both rear body mounting prescribed areas corroded

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

Wiper linkage worn

Fail 7 Sep 2023 108,063 miles

Brake performance unable to be tested Major fluid leak (1.2.1 (g))

Brake pipe leaking on a hydraulic braking system Front to rear brake pipe (1.1.11 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Both rear body mounting prescribed areas corroded

Metal fuel pipes corroded

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

Wiper linkage worn

Pass 6 Sep 2022 107,096 miles

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

Fuel pipes corroded

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Inner sidewalls perished/cracked (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Inner sidewalls perished/cracked (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Inner sidewalls perished/cracked (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Inner sidewalls perished/cracked (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 25 Aug 2021 105,728 miles

Load area corroded and body mounts corroded but not considered excessive

No rear seats or seat belts fitted

Offside Rear Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced around front arm mount (6.1.1 (c) (i))

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

Rear Fuel Pipe/s corroded ()

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

Sill covers fitted restricting inspection

Fail 25 Aug 2021 105,728 miles

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

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

Load area corroded and body mounts corroded but not considered excessive

No rear seats or seat belts fitted

Offside Rear Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced around front arm mount (6.1.1 (c) (i))

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

Rear Fuel Pipe/s corroded ()

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

Sill covers fitted restricting inspection

Pass 4 Sep 2020 103,580 miles

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

Load area floor corroded near offside rear and nearside rear body mounting - not considered excessive

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

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

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

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

Slight oil weepage from front axle swivel joints

Fail 2 Sep 2020 103,577 miles

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

Nearside Front Lower Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced Sill corroded within nearside front outer lower seat belt prescribed area (7.1.1 (a) (i))

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

Load area floor corroded near offside rear and nearside rear body mounting - not considered excessive

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

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

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

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

Slight oil weepage from front axle swivel joints

Pass 27 Aug 2019 101,357 miles

Body corroded around rear mountings body not likely to become insecure

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

Fuel Pipe/s corroded ()

Unable to see front inner brake pads

Fail 27 Aug 2019 101,357 miles

Offside Front Headlamp levelling device inoperative (4.1.5 (a))

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

Body corroded around rear mountings body not likely to become insecure

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

Fuel Pipe/s corroded ()

Unable to see front inner brake pads

Pass 4 Sep 2018 98,006 miles

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

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Pipes from rear load valve (1.1.11 (c))

Fuel Pipe/s corroded Front to rear ()

Nearside Rear Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Boot floor close to body mount (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Rear Integral body structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Fail 30 Aug 2018 98,005 miles

Brake pipe leaking on a hydraulic braking system Front to rear pipe (1.1.11 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Pipe to o/s rear hose (1.1.11 (c))

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Pipes from rear load valve (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Boot floor close to body mount (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Rear Integral body structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Pass 31 Aug 2017 94,247 miles

metal brake and fuel pipes corroded near fuel tank

Pass 7 Sep 2016 90,452 miles

Brake pipe slightly corroded Front to rear pipe adjacent to fuel tank (3.6.B.2c)

Rigid fuel pipes corroded

Fail 1 Sep 2016 90,451 miles

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

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords Inner sidewall (4.1.D.1a)

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

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords Inner sidewall (4.1.D.1a)

Brake pipe slightly corroded Front to rear pipe adjacent to fuel tank (3.6.B.2c)

Fluid leaks from front swivel hubs

Rigid fuel pipes corroded

Unable to see front inner brake pads

Pass 27 Aug 2015 84,767 miles

Exhaust system in poor condition

Fuel lines and metal brake pipes corroded near fuel tank

Nearside Front Slight play in swivel hub

One bulb not working in high level brake lamp

Various cuts in offside rear tyre sidewall

Fail 27 Aug 2015 84,767 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust system in poor condition

Fuel lines and metal brake pipes corroded near fuel tank

Nearside Front Slight play in swivel hub

One bulb not working in high level brake lamp

Various cuts in offside rear tyre sidewall

Pass 4 Sep 2014 79,148 miles

Front to rear metal brake pipes and fuel pipes corroded near fuel tank

Pass 28 Aug 2013 73,525 miles

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

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

fuel pipes slightly corroded adjacent to fuel tank

Pass 28 Aug 2012 67,975 miles
Pass 6 Sep 2011 62,723 miles

no rear seats fitted

rear wiper poor

Pass 2 Sep 2010 57,514 miles
Pass 3 Sep 2009 52,636 miles
Pass 4 Sep 2008 48,183 miles
Fail 3 Sep 2008 48,166 miles

Nearside Front Axle swivel joint has excessive play (2.5.A.3b)

Fail 28 Aug 2007 43,935 miles

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Pass 28 Aug 2007 43,935 miles
Pass 8 Sep 2006 35,983 miles
Fail 4 Sep 2006 35,983 miles

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

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

2 Small stone chips front windscreen

Offside front rim has small dent inside edge

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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VO53 LVT is a 2003 Suzuki Jimny in Blue with a 1,328cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 29 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 65.5%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 VO53 LVT, 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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VO53 LVT is a 2003 Suzuki Jimny, first registered on 2 September 2003.

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