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WK53 UJJ

2003 Suzuki Jimny

Silver Petrol 1328cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires4 Mar 2027
Tests31 (19 pass, 12 fail)
Pass rate61.3%

Mileage

122,749 mi
Last recorded122,749 miles
Recorded on26 Feb 2026
Typical for 2003 Suzuki Jimny57,891 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWK53 UJJ
MakeSuzuki
ModelJimny
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,328cc

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MOT History

19 pass 12 fail
Pass 26 Feb 2026 122,749 miles

Central front body mounts corroded

Nearside reverse light lens damaged

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

Offside Front seat belt slow to retract

Rear Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Rear Lower boot floor heavily corroded

Rear Passenger seat(s) missing at time of test ()

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Rear underside corroded

Fail 26 Feb 2026 122,749 miles

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside reverse light lens damaged

Central front body mounts corroded

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

Offside Front seat belt slow to retract

Rear Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Rear Lower boot floor heavily corroded

Rear Passenger seat(s) missing at time of test ()

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Rear underside corroded

Pass 12 Feb 2025 119,877 miles

Nearside Rear reverse light lens damaged

Offside Front body mount area corroded and thin

Rear Passenger seat(s) missing at time of test ()

surface rust underside

Pass 5 Mar 2024 116,346 miles

Nearside Front hub oil seal weeping

Nearside Rear reverse lens damaged

Offside Front body mount area corroded, thin

Offside Front hub oil seal weeping

Rear exhaust clamp loose

Rear seats removed

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing spare tyre (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

surface rust underside

Pass 3 Mar 2022 110,942 miles
Fail 3 Mar 2022 110,942 miles

Horn not working (7.7 (a))

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Pass 11 Feb 2021 108,547 miles
Fail 11 Feb 2021 108,547 miles

Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 12 Feb 2020 107,121 miles
Pass 28 Feb 2019 105,184 miles
Fail 28 Feb 2019 105,184 miles

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 14 Feb 2018 103,774 miles

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

Fail 12 Feb 2018 103,774 miles

Offside Front Front wheel bearing has excessive play (2.5.A.3c)

Pass 16 Feb 2017 102,146 miles
Pass 25 Feb 2016 100,954 miles
Fail 25 Feb 2016 100,954 miles

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

Pass 12 Dec 2014 98,071 miles

Offside Front Axle king pin has slight play in pin and/or bush (2.5.A.3a)

Fail 8 Dec 2014 98,071 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Front wheel bearing has excessive play (2.5.A.3c) DANGEROUS

Nearside front hub seal leaking oil

Pass 5 Dec 2013 92,323 miles

Nearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

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

rear exhaust heatsheild corroded

surface corrosion on nearside front swivel ball

Fail 5 Dec 2013 92,320 miles

Nearside Front Axle swivel joint has excessive play in a swivel pin (2.5.A.3b)

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

adv heatsheild on rear exhaust corroded and poor condition......

Pass 12 Dec 2012 91,123 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 Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Fail 11 Dec 2012 91,123 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

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

Pass 4 Apr 2012 88,267 miles

EML warning lamp on

Nearside Rear Lower Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

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

Offside Rear Lower Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

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

rear exhaust corroded

Fail 4 Apr 2012 882,667 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)

EML warning lamp on

Nearside Rear Lower Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

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

Offside Rear Lower Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

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

rear exhaust corroded

Pass 27 Sep 2010 80,113 miles

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

Pass 23 Sep 2009 75,644 miles

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

nearside front swivel joint oil seal leaking

Pass 15 Jul 2008 69,579 miles

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

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

Fail 15 Jul 2008 69,579 miles

Nearside Front Ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

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

Pass 4 Oct 2007 32,493 miles

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

n/s/f hub seal leaking

Pass 5 Oct 2006 47,236 miles
Fail 2 Oct 2006 47,236 miles

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

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 UJJ is a 2003 Suzuki Jimny in Silver with a 1,328cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 31 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.3%.

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 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 WK53 UJJ, 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 UJJ is a 2003 Suzuki Jimny, first registered on 29 September 2003.

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