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WK53 UDP

2003 Suzuki Jimny

Black Petrol 1328cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires17 Dec 2026
Tests24 (20 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

110,479 mi
Last recorded110,479 miles
Recorded on18 Dec 2025
Typical for 2003 Suzuki Jimny57,891 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWK53 UDP
MakeSuzuki
ModelJimny
Year2003
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,328cc

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MOT History

20 pass 4 fail
Pass 18 Dec 2025 110,479 miles

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

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

Offside Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive sill under vehicle (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 5 Dec 2024 109,319 miles
Pass 21 Jul 2022 107,787 miles
Fail 18 Jul 2022 107,782 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength sill under vehicle (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 21 Jul 2021 104,970 miles
Pass 7 Aug 2020 103,182 miles
Pass 31 Jul 2019 100,853 miles
Pass 6 Aug 2018 98,144 miles
Fail 30 Jul 2018 98,141 miles

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

Pass 31 Jul 2017 94,397 miles
Pass 2 Aug 2016 90,370 miles
Pass 29 Jul 2015 87,255 miles

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

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 21 Jan 2015 81,223 miles

play in nearside hub joints

Fail 21 Jan 2015 81,223 miles

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

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

play in nearside hub joints

Pass 22 Jan 2014 68,264 miles

slight corrosion to chassis area

Pass 22 Jan 2013 55,419 miles

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

front brake discs corroded on inner surfaces

rear exhaust silencer starting to corrode

slight wear in offside front suspension/drive joint

Pass 17 Jan 2012 45,700 miles

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

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

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

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

all tyres perished

battery terminals not securely bolted

rear exhaust silencer corroded

Pass 5 Jan 2011 43,003 miles

Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

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

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

Fail 5 Jan 2011 43,003 miles

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

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

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

Pass 21 Jan 2010 32,054 miles

Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Pass 23 Jan 2009 22,892 miles

Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Pass 24 Jan 2008 80,944 miles
Pass 24 Jan 2007 8,370 miles
Pass 5 Jan 2007 8,208 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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WK53 UDP is a 2003 Suzuki Jimny in Black with a 1,328cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

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 UDP, 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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WK53 UDP is a 2003 Suzuki Jimny, first registered on 5 September 2003.

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