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PL03 YPZ

2003 Suzuki Jimny

Black Petrol 1298cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Nov 2021
Tests20 (15 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

104,194 mi
Last recorded104,194 miles
Recorded on23 Nov 2020
Typical for 2003 Suzuki Jimny57,891 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationPL03 YPZ
MakeSuzuki
ModelJimny
Year2003
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,298cc

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MOT History

15 pass 5 fail
Pass 23 Nov 2020 104,194 miles

Central Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases downpipe (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play rear bar (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Rear Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Rear Position lamp slightly affected by the operation of another lamp both sides (4.2.3 (c))

Fail 23 Nov 2020 104,194 miles

Front Direction indicator incorrect colour both sides (4.4.3 (a))

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

Offside Front Outer Track rod end ball joint has excessive play rear stabiliser bar (2.1.3 (b) (i))

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

Central Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases downpipe (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Rear Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Rear Position lamp slightly affected by the operation of another lamp both sides (4.2.3 (c))

Pass 5 Nov 2019 98,587 miles

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

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

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

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

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

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

Offside Rear Fuel Pipe/s corroded ()

Pass 21 Nov 2018 94,792 miles

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

Exhaust slightly corroded

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

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge o/s and n/s (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Position lamp light intensity obviously reduced (4.2.3 (a) (i))

Offside Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge o/s and n/s (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 1 Dec 2017 91,814 miles

advise door mirror o/s front

front number plate

fuel lines

Pass 30 Nov 2016 89,677 miles
Fail 29 Nov 2016 88,660 miles

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

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

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

Offside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

Pass 24 Nov 2015 80,194 miles
Fail 27 Nov 2014 73,681 miles

Front Direction indicators incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

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

Pass 27 Nov 2014 73,681 miles
Pass 12 Jun 2013 62,224 miles
Fail 29 Jun 2012 58,811 miles

Fuel pipe/s corroded

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

Pass 29 Jun 2012 58,811 miles

Fuel pipe/s corroded

Pass 24 Jun 2011 51,666 miles

nearside front /nearside rear tyres getting low 3mm

rear silencer box casing loose and rattling

Pass 23 Jun 2010 45,324 miles
Pass 20 Jun 2009 38,345 miles
Pass 25 Jun 2008 30,387 miles

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

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

acid contamination around battery carrier

nearside front swivel joint oil seal leaking oil

nearside front tyre wearing on outer edge

Fail 25 Jun 2008 30,387 miles

Front Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching by more than 10mm within zone 'A' (8.3.1b)

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

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

acid contamination around battery carrier

nearside front swivel joint oil seal leaking oil

nearside front tyre wearing on outer edge

Pass 21 Jun 2007 23,740 miles

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

nearside tractor joint oil seal leaking grease

Pass 23 Jun 2006 15,757 miles

n.s.f.tractor joint seal leaking grease.

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 YPZ is a 2003 Suzuki Jimny in Black with a 1,298cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 PL03 YPZ, 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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PL03 YPZ is a 2003 Suzuki Jimny, first registered on 27 June 2003.

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