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Suzuki Jimny

Silver · Petrol · 2003 · 1,328 cc

LX53 ZWAMOT history

LX53 ZWA is a silver petrol Suzuki Jimny first used on 13 Sept 2003. Its MOT expired on 23 Sept 2026 and it has passed 20 of 26 MOT tests, with 94,229 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 20 Oct 2026.

LX53 ZWA silver Suzuki Jimny – car details, MOT history and tax status
Illustration of a Suzuki Jimny, not a photo of this vehicle
MOT
Expired
On 23 Sept 2026
Mileage
94,229 mi
At MOT on 19 Oct 2026
MOT tests
26
20 passed · 6 failed
Per year
3,898 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
LX53 ZWA
Registration format
Current format (from 2001)
Make
Suzuki
Model
Jimny
Colour
Silver
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
1,328 cc
Year of manufacture
2003
First used
13 Sept 2003
MOT status
MOT expired on 23 Sept 2026
Latest MOT test
19 Oct 2026 (Fail)

Mileage history

LX53 ZWA was last recorded at 94,229 miles on 19 Oct 2026, 4,178 miles more than at the previous MOT on 28 Aug 2025.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
90,051 miles · 28 Aug 2025
Between the last two tests
4,178 miles
Average per year
3,898 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 94,229 miles
  • 2025 – 90,051 miles
  • 2024 – 78,397 miles
  • 2023 – 65,395 miles
  • 2022 – 59,308 miles
  • 2021 – 55,922 miles
  • 2020 – 55,484 miles
  • 2019 – 54,910 miles
  • 2018 – 53,946 miles
  • 2017 – 52,480 miles
  • 2016 – 50,095 miles
  • 2015 – 47,905 miles
  • 2014 – 44,647 miles
  • 2013 – 40,302 miles
  • 2012 – 36,958 miles
  • 2011 – 34,007 miles
  • 2010 – 30,391 miles
  • 2009 – 29,472 miles
  • 2008 – 24,263 miles
  • 2007 – 19,378 miles
  • 2006 – 16,342 miles

What the latest MOT found

Fail94,229 miles
  • MajorNearside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced Inner sill (7.1.1 (a) (i))
  • MajorOffside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced Inner sill (7.1.1 (a) (i))
  • AdvisoryRear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material All (1.1.11 (c))

What MOT failures mean

Recurring issues

Items recorded at more than one earlier MOT but not at the latest one. Repeat advisories can show maintenance that was put off.

  • Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2022–2023

  • Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2022–2023

  • Nearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2022

  • Offside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2022

  • Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2022

  • Rear Upper Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2022

Full MOT history

26 tests since 25 Oct 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Fail94,229 miles (+4,178)2 major1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    94,229 miles
    Test number
    797942099990
    • MajorNearside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced Inner sill (7.1.1 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced Inner sill (7.1.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material All (1.1.11 (c))

  2. Pass90,051 miles (+11,654)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    23 Sept 2026
    Odometer
    90,051 miles
    Test number
    752474809312
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))

  3. Pass78,397 miles (+13,002)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    23 Sept 2025
    Odometer
    78,397 miles
    Test number
    373731796495
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced with-in 30cm of a body mounting (6.1.1 (c) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material running left to right (1.1.11 (c))

  4. Pass65,395 miles (+6,087)7 advisories
    MOT expiry
    3 Sept 2024
    Odometer
    65,395 miles
    Test number
    722797656722
    • AdvisoryBrake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rears (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened inner faces slightly corroded (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Vehicle structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security middle front mount slight corrosion (6.2.2 (d) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryFront axle breather pipes heavily corroded

  5. Pass59,308 miles6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    17 Feb 2023
    Odometer
    59,308 miles
    Test number
    496997771854
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryRear Upper Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

  6. Fail59,308 miles (+3,386)2 major6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    59,308 miles
    Test number
    514869189504
    • MajorOffside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorService brake is causing the vehicle to swerve to the nearside (1.2.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryRear Upper Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

  7. Pass55,922 miles (+438)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    3 Feb 2022
    Odometer
    55,922 miles
    Test number
    711716063022
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

  8. Pass55,484 miles (+574)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    4 Mar 2021
    Odometer
    55,484 miles
    Test number
    639636568510
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play ball (5.3.4 (a) (i))

  9. Pass54,910 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    4 Mar 2020
    Odometer
    54,910 miles
    Test number
    520153871668
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Outer swivel leak

  10. Fail54,910 miles (+964)1 dangerous1 major2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    54,910 miles
    Test number
    961479515285
    • DangerousNearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))
    • MajorExhaust system insecure 3 mount brocken (6.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Outer swivel leak
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

  11. Pass53,946 miles (+1,466)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    27 Feb 2019
    Odometer
    53,946 miles
    Test number
    636599396624
    • Advisory001 Axle swivel joint has slight play offside front [2.5.A.3b] leaking oil
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

  12. Pass52,480 miles (+2,385)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    23 Feb 2018
    Odometer
    52,480 miles
    Test number
    130828341761
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Axle swivel joint has slight play (2.5.A.3b)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  13. Pass50,095 miles
    MOT expiry
    20 Jan 2017
    Odometer
    50,095 miles
    Test number
    983455962775

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  14. Fail50,091 miles (+2,186)2 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    50,091 miles
    Test number
    114598220192
    • FailureOffside Front Axle swivel joint has excessive movement between a swivel joint and its housing (2.5.A.1b)
    • FailureParking brake lever ratchet mechanism is broken (3.1.5)

  15. Pass47,905 miles
    MOT expiry
    20 Jan 2016
    Odometer
    47,905 miles
    Test number
    879511025093

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  16. Fail47,905 miles (+3,258)3 failures1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    47,905 miles
    Test number
    765660625018
    • FailureExhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
    • FailureFront Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)
    • FailureOffside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

  17. Pass44,647 miles (+4,345)
    MOT expiry
    19 Jan 2015
    Odometer
    44,647 miles
    Test number
    259710224059

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  18. Pass40,302 miles (+3,344)1 advisory1 note
    MOT expiry
    14 Jan 2014
    Odometer
    40,302 miles
    Test number
    167835713049
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
    • NoteRear silencer deterating

  19. Pass36,958 miles (+2,951)1 note
    MOT expiry
    12 Jan 2013
    Odometer
    36,958 miles
    Test number
    308132012073
    • NoteRear silenser started to corrode

  20. Pass34,007 miles (+3,616)1 note
    MOT expiry
    12 Jan 2012
    Odometer
    34,007 miles
    Test number
    748803811040
    • NoteRear silencer deteriating.

  21. Pass30,391 miles (+919)
    MOT expiry
    12 Jan 2011
    Odometer
    30,391 miles
    Test number
    910023810033

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  22. Pass29,472 miles (+104)
    MOT expiry
    31 Aug 2010
    Odometer
    29,472 miles
    Test number
    510504549294

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  23. Fail29,368 miles (+5,105)1 failure1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    29,368 miles
    Test number
    833319729241
    • FailureOffside Front Axle king pin has excessive play in pin and/or bush adversely affecting the steering (2.5.A.3a)
    • NoteTyres getting badly perished

  24. Pass24,263 miles (+4,885)
    MOT expiry
    22 Aug 2009
    Odometer
    24,263 miles
    Test number
    904475738256

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  25. Pass19,378 miles (+3,036)
    MOT expiry
    22 Aug 2008
    Odometer
    19,378 miles
    Test number
    932615537283

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  26. Pass16,342 miles
    MOT expiry
    24 Oct 2007
    Odometer
    16,342 miles
    Test number
    662628196273

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about LX53 ZWA

Does LX53 ZWA currently have a valid MOT?
No. The MOT on LX53 ZWA expired on 23 Sept 2026, according to DVSA records.
When is the MOT due on LX53 ZWA?
The MOT on LX53 ZWA expired on 23 Sept 2026. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
What mileage has LX53 ZWA done?
LX53 ZWA was recorded at 94,229 miles at its MOT on 19 Oct 2026, an average of 3,898 miles a year.
Has LX53 ZWA ever failed its MOT?
Yes. LX53 ZWA has failed 6 of its 26 MOT tests, most recently on 19 Oct 2026.
Has the mileage on LX53 ZWA ever gone down?
No. The odometer reading went up or stayed the same at every MOT test on record. Service records are still worth checking.
What did the latest MOT on LX53 ZWA find?
LX53 ZWA failed its latest MOT on 19 Oct 2026 with 2 major defects and 1 advisory: nearside rear seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced inner sill; offside rear seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced inner sill; rear brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material all.

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