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PK03 YBA

2003 Suzuki Jimny

Red Petrol 1328cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Jan 2020
Tests20 (14 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate70%

Mileage

69,923 mi
Last recorded69,923 miles
Recorded on20 Jul 2020
Typical for 2003 Suzuki Jimny57,891 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationPK03 YBA
MakeSuzuki
ModelJimny
Year2003
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,328cc

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MOT History

14 pass 6 fail
Fail 20 Jul 2020 69,923 miles

Front Brakes imbalanced across an axle (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Axle king pin is loose in the axle beam (5.1.2 (d) (i))

Nearside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Nearside Rear Wheel bearing rough when rotated (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Axle king pin is loose in the axle beam (5.1.2 (d) (i))

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

Offside Rear Wheel bearing rough when rotated (5.1.3 (b) (i))

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

near side front wheel bearing not tested due to brake bind

sill covers fitted not allowing full inspection

Pass 16 Jan 2019 66,623 miles

Coil spring corroded all four (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Wheel hub spigot mounting slightly worn both front (5.2.1 (b) (i))

various suspension bushes cracked/perished

Fail 15 Jan 2019 66,623 miles

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

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

Coil spring corroded all four (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Wheel hub spigot mounting slightly worn both front (5.2.1 (b) (i))

various suspension bushes cracked/perished

Pass 16 Jan 2018 60,223 miles

brake and fuel ,pipes covered in underseal/grease.

o/s/f hub assembly leaking oil.

underbody corroded.

various suspension bushes perished and split.

Fail 16 Jan 2018 60,223 miles

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

brake and fuel ,pipes covered in underseal/grease.

o/s/f hub assembly leaking oil.

underbody corroded.

various suspension bushes perished and split.

Pass 17 Jan 2017 55,429 miles

Offside Front Axle swivel joint has slight play (2.5.A.3b)

some underbody rust

Fail 16 Jan 2017 55,429 miles

Exhaust system not adequately supported centre x 2 (7.1.1)

Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint both sides (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Front Axle swivel joint has slight play (2.5.A.3b)

some underbody rust

Pass 19 Jan 2016 47,454 miles

brake and fuel lines have corrosion

Pass 13 Jan 2015 41,284 miles
Pass 7 Nov 2013 40,995 miles

chassis sections corroding

underbody rust needs addressing

Fail 23 Nov 2012 40,050 miles

Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

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

Fuel pipe/s corroded

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

Nearside Registration plate lamp not illuminating the registration plate (1.1.C.1e)

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

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

front discs warped/scored

underbody rust needs addressing

Pass 23 Nov 2012 40,050 miles

Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

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

Fuel pipe/s corroded

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

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

front discs warped/scored

underbody rust needs addressing

Fail 25 Nov 2011 38,691 miles

2x rear tyres have cracked

Fuel pipe/s corroded

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

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

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

n/s/f tyre worn on out edge

o/s/f disc warped

Pass 25 Nov 2011 38,691 miles

2x rear tyres have cracked

Fuel pipe/s corroded

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

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

n/s/f tyre worn on out edge

o/s/f disc warped

Pass 23 Nov 2010 37,294 miles

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

slight corrosion o/s / n/s rear coil springs

Pass 14 Apr 2010 34,123 miles
Pass 16 Apr 2009 28,715 miles

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

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

Pass 17 Apr 2008 21,969 miles
Pass 19 Apr 2007 13,303 miles
Pass 6 Apr 2006 10,590 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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PK03 YBA is a 2003 Suzuki Jimny in Red with a 1,328cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70%.

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 PK03 YBA, 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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PK03 YBA is a 2003 Suzuki Jimny, first registered on 28 March 2003.

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