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VO53 MVW

2003 Suzuki Jimny

Blue Petrol 1328cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires4 Sep 2027
Tests22 (20 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate90.9%

Mileage

65,950 mi
Last recorded65,950 miles
Recorded on20 Aug 2026
Typical for 2003 Suzuki Jimny57,891 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

20 pass 2 fail
Pass 20 Aug 2026 65,950 miles
Pass 28 Aug 2025 64,016 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 2 Sep 2024 62,189 miles
Pass 22 Aug 2023 60,577 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

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

Pass 5 Sep 2022 59,096 miles
Pass 24 Aug 2021 56,078 miles
Pass 25 Aug 2020 53,428 miles
Pass 3 Sep 2019 51,431 miles
Fail 26 Jun 2019 51,395 miles

Nearside Front Brake disc significantly and obviously worn (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Wheel bearing has excessive play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Offside Front Brake disc significantly and obviously worn (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Offside Front Wheel bearing has excessive play axle is leaking oil. (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Pass 10 Oct 2018 47,582 miles

FRONT AXLE SWIVEL BALLS CORRODED

N/S FRONT TYRE TREAD LOW

N/S REAR TYRE TREAD LOW ON OUTER SHOULDER

OIL LEAK FILLTER AREA

SLIGHT DRAG O/S FRONT WHEEL

SLIGHT PLAY N/S SWIVEL HUB & LEAKING OIL

Pass 8 Sep 2017 42,587 miles

BOTH FRONT SWIVEL HUBS LEAKING

REAR EXHAUST RUSTY

Pass 20 Aug 2016 36,514 miles

FRONT SUSPENSION, AXLE SWIVEL BALLS LEAKING

REAR EXHAUST BOX RUSTY

Pass 11 Sep 2015 31,292 miles
Pass 18 Sep 2014 25,113 miles
Pass 29 Aug 2013 23,131 miles
Pass 28 Aug 2012 21,581 miles
Pass 30 Aug 2011 20,583 miles

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

Fail 1 Sep 2010 15,597 miles

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

Pass 1 Sep 2010 15,597 miles
Pass 26 Aug 2009 14,259 miles
Pass 15 Aug 2008 11,633 miles
Pass 12 Jul 2007 9,723 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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VO53 MVW is a 2003 Suzuki Jimny in Blue with a 1,328cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 90.9%.

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 VO53 MVW, 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 VO53 MVW registered?

VO53 MVW is a 2003 Suzuki Jimny, first registered on 19 September 2003.

Is VO53 MVW safe to buy?

The MOT history for VO53 MVW shows 22 tests with a 90.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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