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WF53 KGK

2003 Suzuki Jimny

Blue Petrol 1328cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 Mar 2025
Tests26 (18 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate69.2%

Mileage

177,503 mi
Last recorded177,503 miles
Recorded on10 Feb 2025
Typical for 2003 Suzuki Jimny57,891 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWF53 KGK
MakeSuzuki
ModelJimny
Year2003
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,328cc

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MOT History

18 pass 8 fail
Fail 10 Feb 2025 177,503 miles

Central Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Central Vehicle structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting nearside (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Central Vehicle structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting offside (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Vehicle structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Outer Vehicle structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Offside Front Vehicle structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Offside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Offside Rear Inner Vehicle structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded axle (1.1.11 (c))

Brake load sensing valve inoperative and ABS not fitted or inoperative (1.1.17 (c) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Power steering component has slight seepage from a component steering box (2.1.5 (a))

Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 12 Mar 2024 170,551 miles
Fail 11 Mar 2024 170,551 miles

Offside Rear Body mounting fixings insecure (6.2.2 (c) (i))

Pass 13 Mar 2023 163,634 miles

Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 14 Mar 2022 158,801 miles

Nearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

leak from n/s swivel housing

Pass 15 Mar 2021 153,591 miles

Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Fail 5 Mar 2021 153,591 miles

Nearside Front Axle swivel pins and bushes swivel pin and/or bush excessively worn (5.1.2 (b) (i))

Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 9 Mar 2020 138,521 miles

Fuel Pipe/s corroded ()

Headlamp lens slightly defective both (4.1.1 (b) (i))

plastic covers fitted not allowing full inspection of outer sills

rear (front to rear) brake pipe corroded

slight play in nearside front swivel joint

Pass 12 Mar 2019 126,067 miles

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

Central Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Coolant leak radiator ()

Front panel corroded behind headlights

Fuel Pipe/s corroded ()

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

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

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

Nearside Front Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced outrigger (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Nearside Front swivel seal leaking

Nearside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

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

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

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

Offside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Offside Power steering pipe/hose slightly corroded (2.1.5 (g) (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))

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

Rear under body corroded

Fail 5 Mar 2019 126,048 miles

Brake master cylinder/servo mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (1.1.21 (e) (i))

Nearside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Offside Front Lower Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced inner sill corroded (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced (7.1.1 (a) (i))

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

Central Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Coolant leak radiator ()

Front panel corroded behind headlights

Fuel Pipe/s corroded ()

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

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

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

Nearside Front Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced outrigger (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Nearside Front swivel seal leaking

Nearside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

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

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

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

Offside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Offside Power steering pipe/hose slightly corroded (2.1.5 (g) (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))

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

Rear under body corroded

Pass 1 Mar 2018 11,983 miles

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

Pass 4 Mar 2017 109,226 miles

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

Fail 4 Mar 2017 109,226 miles

Emissions not tested (7.3.A.1)

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Pass 1 Mar 2016 96,341 miles

All steel brake pipes are slightly corroded

Pass 27 Feb 2015 86,775 miles

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

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

oil leak at offside front hub

Fail 27 Feb 2015 86,775 miles

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

Offside Front Braking system leaking (3.6.A.1)

Rear registration plate dirty (6.3.1d)

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

oil leak at offside front hub

Pass 24 Feb 2014 81,270 miles

Offside Front Steering pivot point has slight play (2.2.B.1g)

Pass 13 Feb 2013 72,112 miles

both front hub swivel housings corroded and pitted

Pass 17 Jan 2012 61,005 miles
Fail 17 Jan 2012 61,005 miles

Rear registration plate obscured (6.3.1d)

Pass 20 Oct 2010 46,184 miles
Pass 26 Feb 2010 44,263 miles
Pass 16 Mar 2009 40,371 miles
Pass 17 Mar 2008 31,153 miles
Pass 19 Mar 2007 21,024 miles
Fail 19 Mar 2007 21,024 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)

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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WF53 KGK is a 2003 Suzuki Jimny in Blue with a 1,328cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 26 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69.2%.

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 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 WF53 KGK, 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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WF53 KGK is a 2003 Suzuki Jimny, first registered on 31 December 2003.

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