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PY53 DYT

2003 Suzuki Jimny

Black Petrol 1298cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Mar 2024
Tests24 (17 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate70.8%

Mileage

74,029 mi
Last recorded74,029 miles
Recorded on30 Mar 2023
Typical for 2003 Suzuki Jimny57,891 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationPY53 DYT
MakeSuzuki
ModelJimny
Year2003
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,298cc

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MOT History

17 pass 7 fail
Pass 30 Mar 2023 74,029 miles
Fail 2 Sep 2022 73,969 miles

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

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

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

Offside Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Pass 16 Sep 2021 70,643 miles

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

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

Fail 13 Sep 2021 70,638 miles

Brake performance not tested (1.2.1 (g))

Central Rear Brake pipe leaking on a hydraulic braking system (1.1.11 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

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

Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

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

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

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

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

Pass 25 Aug 2020 68,130 miles
Fail 18 Aug 2020 68,130 miles

Emissions not tested exhaust leaking (8.2.1.2 (d))

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases joint front pipe to centre (6.1.2 (a))

Offside Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced by transfer box mounting (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage fractured (5.3.3 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 28 Aug 2019 65,491 miles

Central Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

rear seats folded down,

Pass 14 Sep 2018 61,094 miles

Central Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

rear belts not fully tested due to seats folded down

Fail 14 Sep 2018 61,094 miles

Central Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

rear belts not fully tested due to seats folded down

Pass 8 Sep 2017 59,682 miles

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

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

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

Pass 16 Sep 2016 58,625 miles
Fail 16 Sep 2016 58,624 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 11 Sep 2015 56,625 miles

Underside of vehicle corroding

Various oil leaks on engine

Fail 4 Sep 2015 56,623 miles

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

Nearside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded boot floor next to seatbelt mounting (5.2.6)

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

Offside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded boot floor next to seatbelt mounting (5.2.6)

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

Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded to top of compensator (3.6.B.2c)

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases silencer (7.1.2)

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported silencer mounts broken (7.1.1)

Underside of vehicle corroding

Various oil leaks on engine

Pass 6 Jan 2015 54,834 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)

Oil leak

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

Pass 7 Jan 2014 52,128 miles

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

Nearside Front Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)

Nearside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)

Offside Front Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)

Offside Front front brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)

Oil leak

Pass 8 Jan 2013 49,150 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Oil leak

front axle/coil spring mounts corroding

Pass 11 Jan 2012 46,336 miles
Pass 5 Jan 2011 43,587 miles
Pass 6 Jan 2010 39,743 miles
Pass 13 Jan 2009 35,547 miles
Fail 13 Jan 2009 35,547 miles

Power steering pump drive system defective (2.3.6)

Both front tyres wearing on outer edges

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

Pass 23 Nov 2007 30,128 miles
Pass 8 Dec 2006 20,983 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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PY53 DYT is a 2003 Suzuki Jimny in Black with a 1,298cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70.8%.

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 PY53 DYT, 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 PY53 DYT registered?

PY53 DYT is a 2003 Suzuki Jimny, first registered on 12 December 2003.

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