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VO53 MWD

2003 Suzuki Jimny

Blue Petrol 1298cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires23 Jul 2027
Tests10 (8 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

30,178 mi
Last recorded30,178 miles
Recorded on24 Jul 2026
Typical for 2003 Suzuki Jimny57,891 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationVO53 MWD
MakeSuzuki
ModelJimny
Year2003
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,298cc

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MOT History

8 pass 2 fail
Pass 24 Jul 2026 30,178 miles
Pass 25 Jul 2022 30,032 miles

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

Pass 21 Jul 2021 29,703 miles
Fail 20 Jul 2021 29,701 miles

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

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

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

Pass 8 Jul 2020 29,006 miles

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

Front Brake pipes corroded

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

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Rear tyres cracked and perished (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 7 Jul 2020 29,006 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread pattern not visible over the whole tread area when minimum depth required is 1.0mm Tyre bold on edges (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

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

Front Brake pipes corroded

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

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Rear tyres cracked and perished (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 15 May 2013 23,215 miles

exhaust system corroded

front brake discs corroded

Pass 2 Dec 2008 19,428 miles
Pass 28 Nov 2007 18,885 miles
Pass 26 Sep 2006 15,701 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 MWD is a 2003 Suzuki Jimny in Blue with a 1,298cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 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 VO53 MWD, 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 VO53 MWD registered?

VO53 MWD is a 2003 Suzuki Jimny, first registered on 5 September 2003.

Is VO53 MWD safe to buy?

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