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DU53 YVT

2003 Suzuki Jimny

Silver Petrol 1328cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Jan 2023
Tests22 (15 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate68.2%

Mileage

79,904 mi
Last recorded79,904 miles
Recorded on8 Jan 2022
Typical for 2003 Suzuki Jimny57,891 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDU53 YVT
MakeSuzuki
ModelJimny
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,328cc

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MOT History

15 pass 7 fail
Pass 8 Jan 2022 79,904 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Offside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Fail 8 Jan 2022 79,904 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Offside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Pass 6 Mar 2020 79,167 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Fail 6 Mar 2020 79,167 miles

Rear Rear fog lamp does not emit a steady red light (4.5.4 (a))

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Offside Rear Body component damaged and likely to cause injury Light unit (6.2.1 (a) (i))

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 31 Jan 2019 77,798 miles
Fail 16 Jan 2019 77,707 miles

Nearside Headlamp levelling device inoperative (4.1.5 (a))

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

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

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

Pass 15 Jan 2018 75,548 miles
Fail 15 Jan 2018 75,548 miles

Nearside Front Lower Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Pass 13 Dec 2016 73,806 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases heavily corroded (7.1.2)

Nearside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.2.6)

Pass 7 Jan 2016 72,021 miles
Pass 16 Dec 2014 64,184 miles
Fail 16 Dec 2014 64,184 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

Pass 12 Aug 2013 53,998 miles
Pass 28 Aug 2012 49,625 miles
Fail 28 Aug 2012 55,605 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 12 Sep 2011 44,933 miles
Pass 2 Sep 2010 39,671 miles
Pass 4 Sep 2009 34,534 miles
Pass 12 Sep 2008 29,247 miles
Fail 3 Sep 2008 29,118 miles

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

Pass 6 Sep 2007 21,790 miles

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

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 31 Aug 2006 17,871 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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DU53 YVT is a 2003 Suzuki Jimny in Silver with a 1,328cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.2%.

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 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 DU53 YVT, 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 DU53 YVT registered?

DU53 YVT is a 2003 Suzuki Jimny, first registered on 11 September 2003.

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