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PL03 YDT

2003 Suzuki Jimny

Red Petrol 1298cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 Jul 2017
Tests17 (11 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate64.7%

Mileage

61,136 mi
Last recorded61,136 miles
Recorded on11 Jul 2016
Typical for 2003 Suzuki Jimny57,891 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationPL03 YDT
MakeSuzuki
ModelJimny
Year2003
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,298cc

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MOT History

11 pass 6 fail
Pass 11 Jul 2016 61,136 miles
Fail 11 Jul 2016 61,136 miles

Offside Front front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Pass 10 Apr 2015 59,092 miles

Nearside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Fail 16 Jul 2014 58,744 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)

Front registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

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

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Fail 3 Jul 2014 58,742 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

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

Nearside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 29 Mar 2014 57,410 miles

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

Nearside Drag link end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 29 Mar 2013 54,387 miles
Fail 29 Mar 2012 49,019 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

slight oil leak o/s front hubseal

Pass 29 Mar 2012 49,019 miles

slight oil leak o/s front hubseal

Pass 21 Apr 2011 96,527 miles
Pass 2 Apr 2010 37,554 miles
Pass 29 Apr 2009 33,312 miles

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

Pass 14 Aug 2008 29,567 miles
Fail 13 Aug 2008 29,567 miles

Nearside Rear Windscreen wiper blade insecure (8.2.2)

Offside Front Windscreen wiper blade insecure (8.2.2)

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

Pass 4 Jun 2007 25,034 miles
Fail 31 May 2007 24,910 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Rear registration plate insecure (6.3.1b)

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

Oil leak

Pass 1 Jun 2006 15,195 miles

advise n/s/f tyre worn on outer edge

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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PL03 YDT is a 2003 Suzuki Jimny in Red with a 1,298cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.7%.

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 PL03 YDT, 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 PL03 YDT registered?

PL03 YDT is a 2003 Suzuki Jimny, first registered on 28 July 2003.

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The MOT history for PL03 YDT shows 17 tests with a 64.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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