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DF03 YUT

2003 Suzuki Jimny

Silver Petrol 1328cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 Nov 2020
Tests18 (14 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

126,477 mi
Last recorded126,477 miles
Recorded on14 Sep 2021
Typical for 2003 Suzuki Jimny57,891 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDF03 YUT
MakeSuzuki
ModelJimny
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,328cc

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MOT History

14 pass 4 fail
Fail 14 Sep 2021 126,477 miles

Bonnet cannot be secured in the closed position (3.1 (b) (i))

Front Coil spring with an unsafe modification not sat in cups. (5.3.1 (d) (i))

Nearside Front Integral body structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Nearside Rear Integral body structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Offside Front Integral body structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting (6.2.2 (d) (i))

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

Offside Rear Integral body structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Power steering pipe/hose excessively corroded (2.1.5 (g) (i))

Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded from load valve. (1.1.11 (c))

Rear Coil spring with an unsafe modification not sat in upper cups. (5.3.1 (d) (i))

Towbar attachment insecure bolt loose. (6.1.6 (c) (i))

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

Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive inner sill. (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Rear Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush nsr & osr. (5.3.2 (c))

Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement trailing arm. (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Towbar obstructing the registration plate (6.1.6 (f) (i))

exhaust downpipe corroded.

Fuel Pipe/s corroded ()

Pass 20 Nov 2019 126,363 miles

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

Fuel Pipe/s corroded ()

Integral body structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Power steering pipe/hose slightly corroded (2.1.5 (g) (i))

Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 13 Nov 2018 125,042 miles

Power steering pipe/hose slightly corroded (2.1.5 (g) (i))

Power steering pipe/hose slightly corroded (2.1.5 (g) (i))

Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

body corrosion

breather pipes corroded

Fail 13 Nov 2018 125,042 miles

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

Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Power steering pipe/hose slightly corroded (2.1.5 (g) (i))

Power steering pipe/hose slightly corroded (2.1.5 (g) (i))

Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

body corrosion

breather pipes corroded

Pass 15 Sep 2017 123,017 miles

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Fuel Pipe/s corroded ()

centre exhaust hanger broken

leading and trailing arm bushes perishing

n/s/f tyre wearing thin on outer edge

Fail 24 May 2017 52,994 miles

Offside Front Outer Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

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

Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded across axel (3.6.B.2c)

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

centre exhaust hanger broken

fuel pipes corroding

leading and trailing arm bushes perishing

n/s/f tyre worn to limit on outer edge

Pass 26 May 2016 119,121 miles

Centre Stop lamp has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% (1.2.1b)

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement all rear (2.4.G.2)

body corroding at rear body mounts

centre exhaust mount broken

front panel corroding behind headlights

underbody corroding

Pass 1 Jun 2015 113,072 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 8 Jul 2014 101,432 miles

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

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

Pass 14 Jun 2013 92,854 miles
Pass 11 May 2012 75,379 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Nail in offside front tyre

Fail 11 May 2012 75,379 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

Nail in offside front tyre

Pass 3 May 2011 66,672 miles
Pass 3 Jun 2010 62,576 miles

Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Pass 15 May 2009 61,225 miles
Pass 22 May 2008 55,478 miles
Pass 19 Sep 2007 49,048 miles
Pass 4 Sep 2006 34,991 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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DF03 YUT is a 2003 Suzuki Jimny in Silver with a 1,328cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.8%.

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 DF03 YUT, 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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DF03 YUT is a 2003 Suzuki Jimny, first registered on 18 August 2003.

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