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AY03 YEV

2003 Suzuki Jimny

Green Petrol 1328cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 Jan 2020
Tests16 (13 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate81.3%

Mileage

203,126 mi
Last recorded203,126 miles
Recorded on16 Jan 2019
Typical for 2003 Suzuki Jimny57,891 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAY03 YEV
MakeSuzuki
ModelJimny
Year2003
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,328cc

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MOT History

13 pass 3 fail
Pass 16 Jan 2019 203,126 miles

rear exhaust is rusty

Pass 10 Jan 2018 191,839 miles

Rear Propshaft universal joint worn ()

Fail 8 Jan 2018 191,820 miles

Brake performance not tested (3.7.A.1)

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded front to rear (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded front to rear (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear Brake pipe leaking front to rear (3.6.A.1)

Rear Propshaft universal joint worn ()

Pass 9 Jan 2017 181,553 miles

Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside slight play in swivel joint

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 29 Dec 2015 169,111 miles
Pass 5 Jan 2015 152,691 miles

Nearside Front Seat belt cut but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)

Pass 11 Jan 2014 133,604 miles
Pass 8 Jan 2013 117,926 miles

battery insecure

front to rear steel brake pipe rusting

Fail 3 Jan 2013 117,881 miles

Nearside Front Seat belt damaged sufficient to significantly weakened the webbing (5.2.2a)

Offside Rear Seat belt damaged sufficient to significantly weakened the webbing (5.2.2a)

battery insecure

front to rear steel brake pipe rusting

Pass 11 Jan 2012 115,623 miles

front inner pads appear low

fuel pipes corroded

nsf axle sphere leaking oil

Offside Rear Seat belt cut but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)

nsr and both front to rear brake pipes corroded

tail gate only latchs on first catch

tow ball interfers with view of number plate slightly

windscreen chipped

Fail 9 Jan 2012 115,623 miles

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

Rear Passenger's seat cannot be secured in the upright position. (6.2.A.2)

Statutory seat belt missing (5.1.1)

front inner pads appear low

fuel pipes corroded

nsf axle sphere leaking oil

nsr and both front to rear brake pipes corroded

tail gate only latchs on first catch

tow ball interfers with view of number plate slightly

windscreen chipped

Pass 7 Jan 2011 110,802 miles
Pass 21 Jul 2009 78,951 miles

Nearside Front Axle swivel joint has slight play (2.5.A.3b)

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

both front tyres wearing unevenly

both front wipers split

o/s/f brake flexi-pipe incorrectly routed

Pass 22 Jul 2008 55,923 miles

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

Pass 16 Jul 2007 42,716 miles
Pass 25 Jul 2006 35,311 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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AY03 YEV is a 2003 Suzuki Jimny in Green with a 1,328cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.3%.

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 AY03 YEV, 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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AY03 YEV is a 2003 Suzuki Jimny, first registered on 10 March 2003.

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