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SY53 YVV

2003 Suzuki Jimny

Red Petrol 1328cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Oct 2019
Tests19 (12 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate63.2%

Mileage

34,520 mi
Last recorded34,520 miles
Recorded on4 Oct 2018
Typical for 2003 Suzuki Jimny57,891 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSY53 YVV
MakeSuzuki
ModelJimny
Year2003
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,328cc

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MOT History

12 pass 7 fail
Pass 4 Oct 2018 34,520 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both front and rear (1.1.11 (c))

both front and rear inner body has rust

Fail 1 Aug 2018 34,450 miles

Brake pipe excessively corroded front to rear at rear (1.1.11 (c))

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Nearside Front Suspension component pin or bush excessively worn swivel pins[ball joints] (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

Nearside Front Suspension component pin or bush slightly worn swivel joints (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

covers on sills

front inner wings corroded

n/s tractor joint leaking

Pass 5 Jan 2017 30,690 miles
Pass 7 Jan 2016 27,737 miles
Fail 4 Jan 2016 27,737 miles

Offside Front Axle swivel joint has excessive play in a swivel pin (2.5.A.3b)

child seat fitted adult belt not fully checked

eml on

Pass 3 Jan 2015 25,539 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

eml on

slight play in osf hub

Pass 14 Dec 2013 23,898 miles

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

o/s rear tyre perished

tractor joints leaking

Fail 14 Dec 2013 23,898 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

o/s rear tyre perished

tractor joints leaking

Pass 21 Dec 2012 23,002 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

offside rear tyre wall slightly perished

Fail 20 Dec 2012 23,001 miles

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

Offside Front coil spring fractured (2.4.C.1a) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

offside rear tyre wall slightly perished

Pass 7 Dec 2011 21,956 miles

Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Pass 15 Dec 2010 20,099 miles
Pass 17 Dec 2009 17,948 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Pass 16 Dec 2008 15,513 miles

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

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

Fail 15 Dec 2008 15,507 miles

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

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

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

Fail 15 Dec 2008 15,507 miles

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

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

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

Pass 20 Dec 2007 13,581 miles
Fail 18 Dec 2007 13,564 miles

Nearside Front Axle swivel joint has excessive play (2.5.A.3b)

nearside front swivelhub oil seal is leaking

Pass 18 Dec 2006 10,528 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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SY53 YVV is a 2003 Suzuki Jimny in Red with a 1,328cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.2%.

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 SY53 YVV, 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 SY53 YVV registered?

SY53 YVV is a 2003 Suzuki Jimny, first registered on 30 December 2003.

Is SY53 YVV safe to buy?

The MOT history for SY53 YVV shows 19 tests with a 63.2% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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