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CX53 YAO

2003 Suzuki Jimny

Black Petrol 1328cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires10 Oct 2026
Tests21 (20 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate95.2%

Mileage

92,419 mi
Last recorded92,419 miles
Recorded on11 Oct 2025
Typical for 2003 Suzuki Jimny57,891 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCX53 YAO
MakeSuzuki
ModelJimny
Year2003
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,328cc

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MOT History

20 pass 1 fail
Pass 11 Oct 2025 92,419 miles

Nearside Front hub seal leaking

Offside Front hub seal leaking

Pass 11 Oct 2024 75,442 miles
Pass 23 Aug 2023 75,015 miles

All steering and suspension bushes starting to perish.

All underbody panels starting to corrode.

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

Front brake discs and pads worn.

Fuel Pipe/s corroded ()

Fail 10 Aug 2023 75,009 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases Middle to rear (6.1.2 (a))

All steering and suspension bushes starting to perish.

All underbody panels starting to corrode.

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

Front brake discs and pads worn.

Fuel Pipe/s corroded ()

Pass 18 Aug 2022 73,495 miles

Fuel Pipe/s corroded ()

All underbody panels starting to corrode.

Exhaust system corroded.

Pass 3 Aug 2021 72,666 miles

All four tyres perished.

All underbody panels corroded.

Exhaust system corroded.

Pass 6 Aug 2020 72,464 miles

All steering and suspension bushes starting to perish

All underbody panels starting to corrode.

O/S/Rear tyre cracking

Pass 30 Jul 2019 71,042 miles

All steering and suspension bushes starting to perish

All under body panels starting to corrode.

Rear of exhaust system corroded.

Pass 8 Aug 2018 69,816 miles

All underbody panels starting to corrode

Both numberplates starting to deteriorate

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Rear of exhaust system starting to corrode.

Pass 18 Aug 2017 67,802 miles
Pass 12 Sep 2016 66,427 miles
Pass 4 Sep 2015 62,945 miles
Pass 2 Sep 2014 59,454 miles
Pass 12 Sep 2013 54,697 miles
Pass 20 Sep 2012 50,601 miles
Pass 8 Sep 2011 46,583 miles
Pass 9 Sep 2010 42,377 miles

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Pass 9 Sep 2009 37,038 miles
Pass 3 Sep 2008 31,425 miles
Pass 25 Sep 2007 26,150 miles
Pass 29 Aug 2006 19,261 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 YAO 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 95.2%.

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 CX53 YAO, 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 YAO registered?

CX53 YAO is a 2003 Suzuki Jimny, first registered on 29 September 2003.

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