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CX03 YKL

2003 Suzuki Jimny

Blue Petrol 1328cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 Jan 2022
Tests25 (15 pass, 10 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

119,328 mi
Last recorded119,328 miles
Recorded on6 Jan 2022
Typical for 2003 Suzuki Jimny57,891 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCX03 YKL
MakeSuzuki
ModelJimny
Year2003
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,328cc

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MOT History

15 pass 10 fail
Fail 6 Jan 2022 119,328 miles

Brake performance not tested rear axle insecure (1.2.1 (g))

Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (a))

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

Front Suspension rod pin or bush excessively worn panhard rod bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated at inner wing (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Suspension rod insecurely attached (5.3.3 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Suspension spring mounting prescribed area excessively damaged significantly reducing structural strength (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced body mounting (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Nearside Rear Suspension rod mounting has an unsafe modification trailing arm mounting (5.3.3 (c) (i))

Nearside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced inner sill (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Offside Brake cable insecure (1.1.15 (c))

Offside Front Suspension spring mounting prescribed area excessively damaged significantly reducing structural strength spring cup (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Front Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced body mounting (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Parking brake mechanism/associated mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (1.1.21 (e) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension rod corroded and seriously weakened panhard rod (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Vehicle structure is deformed and structural rigidity is significantly reduced rail corroded and weakened (6.1.1 (a) (i))

Offside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced inner sill (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Rear Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced body mounting (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded to the extent that control of the vehicle is likely to be adversely affected panhard rod mounting (5.3.6 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Suspension rod attachment bracket/mounting likely to fail trailing arm mounting (5.3.3 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion which adversely affects braking or steering trailing arm mountings corroded away (6.1.1 (c) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 18 Jan 2021 110,579 miles

Front Upper Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule into wing. offside and nearside (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Rear Upper Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive offside and nearside (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Fail 4 Jan 2021 110,202 miles

Offside Front Inner Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced sill (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Front Upper Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule into wing. offside and nearside (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Rear Upper Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive offside and nearside (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 3 Jan 2020 102,210 miles

suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considerd excessive

Fail 4 Dec 2019 102,200 miles

Nearside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Power steering component leaking steering box (2.1.5 (a))

Rear Brake prescribed area is excessively corroded Offside and Nearside back plates badly corroded (1.1.21 (e) (i))

Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule nearside and offside (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive All Upper areas (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive offside and nearside inner sills and boot floor (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Pass 17 Dec 2018 94,011 miles

Manufactures engine and body/sill covers fitted restricting inspection of components

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive shock absorber mounting (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Suspension component mounting repair covered in underseal All repairs (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced offside and nearside general (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Fail 15 Nov 2018 93,525 miles

Nearside Front Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Nearside Rear Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

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

Offside Front Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Rear Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Rear Floor excessively deteriorated above crossmember (6.2.4 (a) (i))

Front Brakes imbalanced across an axle by more than 50% (1.2.1 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

EML illuminated indicating a fault

Underside and components heavily undersealed restricting full inspection of all components.and repairs

Pass 17 Nov 2017 85,083 miles

Coil spring mounting corroded but not seriously weakened All (2.4.C.3c)

Manufactures engine and body/sill covers fitted restricting inspection of components

Panhard rod attachment bracket/mounting corroded but its strength is not seriously reduced front and rear (2.4.G.1)

Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive General front and rear (2.4.A.3)

Vehicle structure has slight corrosion General underside (6.1.B.2)

coil spring corroded All (2.4.C.1b)

Fail 13 Nov 2017 85,065 miles

Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded boot floor (2.4.A.3)

Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded Offside and Nearside inner sills (5.2.6)

Coil spring mounting corroded but not seriously weakened All (2.4.C.3c)

Manufactures engine and body/sill covers fitted restricting inspection of components

Panhard rod attachment bracket/mounting corroded but its strength is not seriously reduced front and rear (2.4.G.1)

Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive General front and rear (2.4.A.3)

Vehicle structure has slight corrosion General underside (6.1.B.2)

coil spring corroded All (2.4.C.1b)

Fail 7 Oct 2016 85,018 miles

Brake valve corroded and excessively weakened (3.6.A.2b)

Front Suspension arm rubber bush bonding deteriorated resulting in excessive movement offside and nearside (2.4.G.2)

Fuel pipe excessively damaged both front to rear (7.2.2)

Rear Brake load sensing valve defective and function impaired (3.6.E.3)

Rear Suspension arm synthetic bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement offside and nearside (2.4.G.2)

Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded both at load valvr (3.6.B.2c) DANGEROUS

Body has slight corrosion offside and nearside (6.1.B.2)

Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules various (3.6.B.4e)

Brake pipe slightly corroded various (3.6.B.2c)

Rear Coil spring mounting corroded but not seriously weakened offside and nearside upper and lower (2.4.C.3c)

Rear Vehicle structure has slight corrosion at component anchor points (6.1.A.1)

Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive offside and nearside inner sills (5.2.6)

Vehicle structure has slight corrosion offside and nearside prescribed areas (6.1.B.2)

Pass 2 Oct 2015 78,178 miles

exhaust centre and tail pipe slightly deteriorated.

Fail 23 Sep 2015 78,173 miles

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

Nearside Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded stabilizer mounting point on axle. (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Nearside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

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

Pass 29 Sep 2014 75,949 miles
Fail 26 Sep 2014 75,949 miles

Nearside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

Pass 24 Sep 2013 73,276 miles

rear seats in fold away position not allowing full inspection of seat belt

Pass 20 Sep 2012 70,591 miles
Pass 23 Sep 2011 69,676 miles

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

Pass 26 Aug 2010 67,294 miles
Pass 7 Sep 2009 58,795 miles
Pass 24 Sep 2008 51,693 miles
Pass 4 Apr 2008 51,451 miles
Fail 27 Mar 2008 51,439 miles

Offside Front Lower Steering pivot point has excessive play (2.2.B.1g)

Offside Front Upper Steering pivot point has excessive play (2.2.B.1g)

Pass 26 Mar 2007 38,890 miles
Fail 26 Mar 2007 38,884 miles

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

Pass 30 Mar 2006 28,593 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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CX03 YKL is a 2003 Suzuki Jimny in Blue with a 1,328cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

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 CX03 YKL, 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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CX03 YKL is a 2003 Suzuki Jimny, first registered on 31 March 2003.

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