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WV53 LVK

2003 Suzuki Jimny

Black Petrol 1328cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Nov 2025
Tests25 (19 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate76%

Mileage

118,275 mi
Last recorded118,275 miles
Recorded on1 Dec 2025
Typical for 2003 Suzuki Jimny57,891 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWV53 LVK
MakeSuzuki
ModelJimny
Year2003
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,328cc

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MOT History

19 pass 6 fail
Fail 1 Dec 2025 118,275 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

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

Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced sill corroded within 30cm of body mounting (6.1.1 (c) (i))

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

Rear Floor excessively deteriorated boot floor excessively corroded, may result in load insecurity (6.2.4 (a) (i))

Coolant leak ()

Nearside Front axle outer seal leaking

Offside Front axle outer seal leaking

general condition of underside is that of corrosion

Pass 25 Nov 2024 115,317 miles

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

Rear axle corroded

Pass 24 Nov 2023 112,484 miles

Nearside Front Crucible has slight play

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

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Rear Fuel Pipe/s corroded ()

Pass 29 Nov 2022 109,829 miles

Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Fuel Pipe/s corroded ()

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

Rear Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing corroded (5.3.2 (b))

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

Fail 29 Nov 2022 109,829 miles

Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Fuel Pipe/s corroded ()

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

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

Rear Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing corroded (5.3.2 (b))

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

Pass 27 Nov 2021 105,778 miles

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

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

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

Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 28 Nov 2020 100,990 miles

Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both side's of vehicle (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front axle sphere has play and weeping

Offside Front axle sphere weeping

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both side's of vehicle (1.1.11 (c))

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing all four tyre's (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 28 Nov 2020 100,990 miles

Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both side's of vehicle (1.1.11 (c))

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

Nearside Front axle sphere has play and weeping

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

Offside Front axle sphere weeping

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both side's of vehicle (1.1.11 (c))

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing all four tyre's (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 27 Jun 2019 96,996 miles

Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material all (1.1.11 (c))

Front axle leaking oil both sides

Front panel corroding

Fuel Pipe/s corroded ()

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both (1.1.11 (c))

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing all four tyre's (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

front and rear suspension components corroding

radiator deteriorating

Fail 27 Jun 2019 96,996 miles

Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material all (1.1.11 (c))

Front axle leaking oil both sides

Front panel corroding

Fuel Pipe/s corroded ()

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both (1.1.11 (c))

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing all four tyre's (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

front and rear suspension components corroding

radiator deteriorating

Pass 29 Jun 2018 93,512 miles

Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front axle swivel joint has slight play

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both (1.1.11 (c))

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing all four (5.2.3 (d) (i))

both front axle swivel joint seals leaking oil

Pass 27 Jun 2017 88,629 miles
Pass 5 Oct 2016 86,603 miles

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

Pass 9 Oct 2015 83,971 miles

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

Pass 3 Oct 2014 79,878 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

o/s/f abs sensor retaining bolt broken, but secure

slight leak from o/s/f hub seal

Fail 3 Oct 2014 79,877 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

o/s/f abs sensor retaining bolt broken, but secure

slight leak from o/s/f hub seal

Pass 21 Oct 2013 73,364 miles
Pass 19 Oct 2012 66,810 miles
Pass 10 Oct 2011 59,163 miles
Pass 19 Oct 2010 54,920 miles

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

Fail 14 Oct 2010 54,895 miles

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

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

o/s front hub oil seal leaking

Pass 19 Oct 2009 50,688 miles
Pass 20 Oct 2008 45,976 miles

slight corrosion front brake pipes

Pass 16 Oct 2007 39,907 miles

Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

both front tyres worn low on edges

rear exhaust rusted and weak

Pass 29 Sep 2006 33,433 miles

rear exhaust very rusted

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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WV53 LVK is a 2003 Suzuki Jimny in Black with a 1,328cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76%.

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 WV53 LVK, 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 WV53 LVK registered?

WV53 LVK is a 2003 Suzuki Jimny, first registered on 30 September 2003.

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The MOT history for WV53 LVK shows 25 tests with a 76% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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