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PK03 YKZ

2003 Suzuki Jimny

Blue Petrol 1328cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Apr 2026
Tests23 (15 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate65.2%

Mileage

118,232 mi
Last recorded118,232 miles
Recorded on19 Mar 2025
Typical for 2003 Suzuki Jimny57,891 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationPK03 YKZ
MakeSuzuki
ModelJimny
Year2003
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,328cc

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MOT History

15 pass 8 fail
Pass 19 Mar 2025 118,232 miles

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing All (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 26 Mar 2024 117,946 miles

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing ALL (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 6 Apr 2023 117,409 miles

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing ALL TYRES (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 21 Feb 2022 117,157 miles
Fail 21 Feb 2022 117,157 miles

Brake performance not tested (1.2.1 (g))

Emissions not tested (8.2.1.2 (d))

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 8 Dec 2020 116,491 miles

Offside Front Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

Fail 18 Mar 2020 116,331 miles

Central Rear Upper Stop lamp(s) with a multiple light source more than 1/2 not functioning (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

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

Nearside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded to rear (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded to rear (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Front Lower Shock absorbers has an excessively worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

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

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

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Service brake efficiency below requirements (1.2.2 (a) (i))

Steering box has excessive free play detected at the steering wheel (steering box fitted) (2.3 (a) (i))

Front Brakes imbalanced across an axle by more than 50% (1.2.1 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Front Brakes imbalanced across an axle by more than 50% Axle 1 (1.2.1 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Axle swivel joint insecure in a stub axle (5.1.2 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Axle swivel joint so worn or insecure in a stub axle that directional stability is impaired (5.1.2 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe inadequately clipped or supported (1.1.11 (d) (i))

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

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Rear Vehicle structure is fractured but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (a) (i))

Offside Rear axle wheel string tangled round

Rear Oil leak, but not excessive axle (8.4.1 (a) (i))

both front swivel housings leaking

chassis and axles covered in mud on limit

hand brake uneven adjustment required

tow bar ball covering number plate on limit

Pass 1 Mar 2019 114,998 miles
Fail 27 Feb 2019 114,998 miles

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Nearside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

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

Pass 31 Oct 2017 106,331 miles

both front hub seals weaping

Pass 20 Oct 2016 97,862 miles

Brake pad(s) wearing thin N/S & O/S Front (3.5.1g)

Fuel Pipe/s corroded ()

N/S & O/S Front swivel housings slight leak

Fail 20 Oct 2016 97,862 miles

Brake pad(s) wearing thin N/S & O/S Front (3.5.1g)

Front position lamp(s) not working O/S/F (1.1.A.3b)

Fuel Pipe/s corroded ()

N/S & O/S Front swivel housings slight leak

Registration plate lamp not working N/S & O/S (1.1.C.1d)

Pass 4 Nov 2015 88,081 miles

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

Pass 31 Oct 2014 77,271 miles
Fail 4 Nov 2013 64,711 miles

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Pass 4 Nov 2013 64,711 miles
Pass 5 Oct 2012 61,799 miles
Pass 14 Oct 2011 53,431 miles
Fail 14 Oct 2011 53,431 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

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

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

Pass 29 Oct 2010 45,241 miles
Fail 29 Oct 2010 45,241 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Pass 22 Mar 2006 17,694 miles
Fail 22 Mar 2006 50,371 miles

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

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 YKZ is a 2003 Suzuki Jimny in Blue with a 1,328cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 65.2%.

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 PK03 YKZ, 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 YKZ is a 2003 Suzuki Jimny, first registered on 27 March 2003.

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