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WV53 LVT

2003 Suzuki Jimny

Black Petrol 1328cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires24 Aug 2025
Tests21 (18 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

121,812 mi
Last recorded121,812 miles
Recorded on5 Aug 2024
Typical for 2003 Suzuki Jimny57,891 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

18 pass 3 fail
Pass 5 Aug 2024 121,812 miles

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

Offside Front Upper Axle swivel pins and bushes swivel pin and/or bush slightly worn (5.1.2 (b) (i))

Offside Obligatory mirror slightly damaged glass cracked (3.3 (b) (i))

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

all four coil springs corroded

all four tyres slightly perished

slight oil leak from osf + nsf lower swivel seals

Pass 4 Aug 2023 120,629 miles

Nearside Front brake slightly binding

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

Offside Front Upper Axle swivel pins and bushes swivel pin and/or bush slightly worn (5.1.2 (b) (i))

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

slight oil leak from nsf+ osf swivel seals

Pass 8 Aug 2022 117,919 miles

Offside Front Axle swivel pins and bushes swivel pin and/or bush slightly worn slight play (5.1.2 (b) (i))

Pass 9 Aug 2021 114,890 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material rear brake pipes above rear subframe (1.1.11 (c))

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

Pass 17 Aug 2020 112,905 miles

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

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

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

fuel cap seal slight perished

slight corrosion around brake servo

slight crack in o/s/r bumper light unit

slight oil leak around n/s/f axle swivel seal

small chips in screen swept area

Pass 8 Aug 2019 109,990 miles

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

general corrosion to underside components

Pass 30 Jul 2018 107,270 miles

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

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

Pass 7 Aug 2017 104,445 miles
Pass 13 Aug 2016 101,613 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Fuel pipe slightly damaged (7.2.2)

Pass 10 Aug 2015 98,714 miles
Pass 13 Aug 2014 96,637 miles

Prop-shaft universal joint worn

Pass 10 Aug 2013 89,142 miles

Both rear tyres perished

Both sides Front swivels pitted

Both sides rear upper and lower shock absorber bushes deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement

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

Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Pass 25 Aug 2012 81,972 miles
Fail 14 Aug 2012 81,636 miles

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

Offside Front brake disc contaminated by oil (3.5.1h) DANGEROUS

Pass 4 May 2011 70,012 miles

screw in the n/s/r tyre

screw in the o/s/r tyre inner edge

Fail 4 May 2011 70,010 miles

Front Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

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

screw in the n/s/r tyre

screw in the o/s/r tyre inner edge

Fail 26 Mar 2010 62,238 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)

n/s/f-o/s/f swivel joints corroding

Pass 26 Mar 2010 62,238 miles

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

n/s/f-o/s/f swivel joints corroding

Pass 23 Oct 2008 58,559 miles

n/s/f tyre 2-2.5mm

o/s/ headlamp broken

o/s/f tyre 3mm

Pass 28 Sep 2007 54,477 miles
Pass 27 Sep 2006 47,806 miles

n/s/f hub seal damp

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 LVT is a 2003 Suzuki Jimny in Black with a 1,328cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85.7%.

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 LVT, 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 WV53 LVT registered?

WV53 LVT is a 2003 Suzuki Jimny, first registered on 29 September 2003.

Is WV53 LVT safe to buy?

The MOT history for WV53 LVT shows 21 tests with a 85.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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