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CX53 YAA

2003 Suzuki Jimny

Red Petrol 1328cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires27 Jan 2027
Tests27 (20 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate74.1%

Mileage

35,198 mi
Last recorded35,198 miles
Recorded on28 Jan 2026
Typical for 2003 Suzuki Jimny57,891 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCX53 YAA
MakeSuzuki
ModelJimny
Year2003
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,328cc

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MOT History

20 pass 7 fail
Pass 28 Jan 2026 35,198 miles

Nearside Front Lower inner sill under sealed

Offside Front Lower inner sill under sealed

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases box (6.1.2 (a))

Fail 14 Apr 2025 88,069 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Nearside Brake pipe leaking on an air braking system (1.1.11 (b) (i))

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

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

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

Service brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.2.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 12 Apr 2024 85,390 miles

Nearside Rear Lower Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive under sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

Offside Rear Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive under sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 11 Apr 2023 83,607 miles

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

Fail 11 Apr 2023 83,607 miles

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

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

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Fail 4 Apr 2023 83,572 miles

Central Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded into load sensing valve (1.1.11 (c))

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

Nearside Front Fluid leak harmful to the environment or a risk to other road users Axle swivel joint seal (8.4.1 (a) (i))

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

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

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Brake load sensing valve stiff (1.1.17 (c) (i))

Front Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Position lamp slightly affected by the operation of another lamp (4.2.3 (c))

Nearside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (7.1.1 (a) (i))

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

Offside Rear Position lamp slightly affected by the operation of another lamp (4.2.3 (c))

Offside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Rear Passenger seat(s) missing at time of test ()

Pass 13 Apr 2022 80,949 miles
Pass 15 Apr 2021 76,502 miles
Fail 15 Apr 2021 76,502 miles

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

Offside Front Wheel bearing has excessive play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Pass 18 May 2020 73,884 miles

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))

Fail 18 May 2020 73,884 miles

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

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

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

Pass 8 Apr 2019 68,522 miles
Pass 6 Apr 2018 62,339 miles
Pass 5 Apr 2017 56,142 miles
Pass 4 Apr 2016 50,063 miles
Pass 17 Apr 2015 43,336 miles
Fail 17 Apr 2014 36,035 miles

Centre Front Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Pass 17 Apr 2014 36,035 miles
Pass 16 Apr 2013 27,786 miles

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

Pass 25 Apr 2012 23,951 miles
Fail 11 Apr 2012 23,941 miles

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

Pass 28 Apr 2011 20,615 miles

Nearside Outer Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 21 Apr 2010 18,029 miles
Pass 28 Apr 2009 15,706 miles
Pass 30 Apr 2008 13,371 miles
Pass 23 Apr 2007 10,249 miles
Pass 26 Apr 2006 7,597 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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CX53 YAA is a 2003 Suzuki Jimny in Red with a 1,328cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 27 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 74.1%.

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 CX53 YAA, 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 CX53 YAA registered?

CX53 YAA is a 2003 Suzuki Jimny, first registered on 25 September 2003.

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