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DY53 KKO

2003 Suzuki Jimny

Silver Petrol 1328cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 Oct 2025
Tests23 (19 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate82.6%

Mileage

94,465 mi
Last recorded94,465 miles
Recorded on9 Oct 2024
Typical for 2003 Suzuki Jimny57,891 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDY53 KKO
MakeSuzuki
ModelJimny
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,328cc

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MOT History

19 pass 4 fail
Pass 9 Oct 2024 94,465 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Both front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside and offside rear body mounts corroded

Nearside and offside rear inner wheel arce/end sills corroded

Offside outer chassis slightly corroded in several places

Fail 27 Sep 2024 94,241 miles

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits Rear exhaust blowing (8.2.1.2 (c))

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

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Both front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside and offside rear body mounts corroded

Nearside and offside rear inner wheel arce/end sills corroded

Offside outer chassis slightly corroded in several places

Pass 28 Sep 2023 90,473 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Front to rear brake pipes slightly corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Coil spring corroded All four springs corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside front hub seal leaking

Offside front wiper blade split on end

Rear boot floor/underbody corroded

Surface corrosion on suspension and chassis

offside rear end sill/bodywork corroded

Pass 14 Oct 2022 86,177 miles
Fail 4 Oct 2022 86,175 miles

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

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

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

Pass 6 Oct 2021 80,938 miles

Boot floor corroded

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Nearside and offside rear (1.1.11 (c))

Inner sills slightly corroded

Offside Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Center outer chassis (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside rear body corroded by body mount

Fail 27 Sep 2021 80,718 miles

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Boot floor corroded

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Nearside and offside rear (1.1.11 (c))

Inner sills slightly corroded

Offside Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Center outer chassis (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside rear body corroded by body mount

Pass 25 Sep 2020 76,099 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement trailing arm bushes cracking/deteriorated (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement trailing arm bushes cracking/deteriorated (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 11 Sep 2019 75,458 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

Fail 11 Sep 2019 75,458 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

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

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

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

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

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

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

Offside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

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

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

Pass 12 Sep 2018 74,090 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement axle bushes cracking/deteriorated (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside n/s sill fully coverd

Offside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement axle bushes cracking /deteriorated (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside o/s sill fully coverd

Pass 15 Sep 2017 72,561 miles
Pass 12 Sep 2016 70,580 miles
Pass 8 Sep 2015 68,232 miles
Pass 8 Sep 2014 65,046 miles

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

Pass 10 Sep 2013 62,220 miles

Exhaust back box outter skin corroded

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

Pass 25 Sep 2012 58,229 miles

Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

o/s/f bottom swivel joint has slight play

outer silencer skin slightly corroded

Pass 13 Sep 2011 53,318 miles
Pass 7 Sep 2010 46,529 miles
Pass 23 Sep 2009 40,091 miles

Both rear shock absorber bushes starting to deterioate

Pass 18 Sep 2008 33,298 miles
Pass 26 Sep 2007 27,263 miles

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

Pass 27 Sep 2006 20,860 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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DY53 KKO is a 2003 Suzuki Jimny in Silver with a 1,328cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 82.6%.

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 DY53 KKO, 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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DY53 KKO is a 2003 Suzuki Jimny, first registered on 30 September 2003.

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