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WK53 UDG

2003 Suzuki Jimny

Black Petrol 1298cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires12 Jan 2027
Tests25 (20 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

85,781 mi
Last recorded85,781 miles
Recorded on18 Dec 2025
Typical for 2003 Suzuki Jimny57,891 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWK53 UDG
MakeSuzuki
ModelJimny
Year2003
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,298cc

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MOT History

20 pass 5 fail
Pass 18 Dec 2025 85,781 miles

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

Pass 19 Dec 2024 83,808 miles

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

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

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))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 12 Jan 2024 81,789 miles

rear brakes binding slightly

Pass 13 Jan 2023 79,928 miles

Vehicles internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights ()

Pass 25 Nov 2021 77,975 miles

Offside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive inner sill (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Offside front hub seal has minor leak

Rear crossmember slightly corroded close to o/s/r chassis mounting point

Pass 11 Nov 2020 75,678 miles

Offside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Offside Front hub has grease leak

Pass 31 May 2019 72,433 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases middle and rear --heavily corroded (6.1.2 (a))

Front axle os ball seal leaking grease

Front exhaust /cat heavily corroded

Pass 17 May 2018 70,102 miles

exhaust system corroded and weak

Pass 25 May 2017 67,875 miles

front exhaust pipe/cat corroded

Pass 1 Jun 2016 65,757 miles

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

rear silencer corroded

Fail 3 Jun 2015 63,563 miles

Centre Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

slight corrosion front panel

Pass 3 Jun 2015 63,563 miles

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

slight corrosion front panel

Pass 7 Apr 2014 60,654 miles

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 8 Apr 2013 57,723 miles
Fail 30 Mar 2012 54,306 miles

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

Pass 30 Mar 2012 54,306 miles
Pass 7 Apr 2011 50,642 miles
Pass 1 Apr 2010 47,982 miles

rear silcencer slightly corroded

Pass 9 Apr 2009 43,290 miles
Fail 2 Apr 2009 43,286 miles

Offside Front brake disc contaminated by grease (3.5.1h)

Pass 17 Sep 2008 39,561 miles

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Offside Front Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)

Fail 15 Sep 2008 39,542 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area in excess of a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Offside Front Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)

Fail 27 Sep 2007 32,946 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 27 Sep 2007 32,946 miles
Pass 20 Sep 2006 23,912 miles

offside & nearside rear tyres worn on outer edges

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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WK53 UDG is a 2003 Suzuki Jimny in Black with a 1,298cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 25 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 WK53 UDG, 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 WK53 UDG registered?

WK53 UDG is a 2003 Suzuki Jimny, first registered on 24 September 2003.

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