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VN53 YPL

2003 Suzuki Jimny

Silver Petrol 1328cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires1 Dec 2026
Tests23 (20 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate87%

Mileage

80,941 mi
Last recorded80,941 miles
Recorded on27 Nov 2025
Typical for 2003 Suzuki Jimny57,891 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationVN53 YPL
MakeSuzuki
ModelJimny
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,328cc

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MOT History

20 pass 3 fail
Pass 27 Nov 2025 80,941 miles
Fail 27 Nov 2025 80,941 miles

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

Pass 19 Nov 2024 72,481 miles
Pass 28 Nov 2023 66,986 miles

Coil spring corroded Both front coil springs slightly corroded. (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Coil spring corroded Both rear coil springs. (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Exhaust mounting defective Central mountings corroded off, but system still secure. (6.1.2 (a))

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Front pipe has a slight leak and starting to crack. (6.1.2 (a))

Offside Rear Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Boot floor corroded within prescribed area of body mounting. (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Rear exhaust silencer corroding/ delaminating.

Rear silencer heat shield loose.

Underside of vehicle corroding, including inner sill panels.

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 30 Nov 2022 61,301 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Front pipe has a slightly leak and starting to crack/corrode. (6.1.2 (a))

Exhaust mounting defective Center exhaust mounting not attached due to corrosion. exhaust is still secure. (6.1.2 (a))

Front Coil spring corroded Both. (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Both front tyres are slightly perished. (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Rear Coil spring corroded Both. (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Rear exhaust silencer/silencer outer skin is getting rusty.

Underside of vehicle is getting rusty including boot floor and inner sill panels.

Window damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view Small chip. (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 29 Nov 2021 55,104 miles

Exhaust mounting defective Centre mounting corroded off. (6.1.2 (a))

Front Coil spring corroded Both front coil springs. (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Downpipe corroded. (6.1.2 (a))

Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Both front tyre outer sidewalls slightly perished. (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Rear Boot floor corroding.

Rear Coil spring corroded Both rear coil springs. (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Rear Silencer corroded.

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 25 Nov 2020 50,865 miles

Rear exhaust silencer outer skin is rusty.

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 13 Nov 2019 47,366 miles
Pass 6 Nov 2018 39,916 miles
Pass 27 Nov 2017 35,636 miles

Offside Front Offside both brake pipes slightly corroded change them as soon as possible.

Pass 21 Nov 2016 34,498 miles
Fail 21 Nov 2016 34,498 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 23 Nov 2015 33,645 miles
Pass 3 Nov 2014 32,948 miles
Pass 22 Nov 2013 32,173 miles

all 4 tyres pershing

rear silencer corroded

Pass 26 Nov 2012 30,921 miles
Pass 28 Nov 2011 27,621 miles
Fail 17 Nov 2011 27,600 miles

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

Pass 18 Nov 2010 24,041 miles
Pass 26 Nov 2009 21,133 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Nail in offside rear tyre

Pass 27 Nov 2008 17,742 miles
Pass 14 Nov 2007 14,579 miles
Pass 1 Dec 2006 11,399 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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VN53 YPL is a 2003 Suzuki Jimny in Silver with a 1,328cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 87%.

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 VN53 YPL, 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 VN53 YPL registered?

VN53 YPL is a 2003 Suzuki Jimny, first registered on 1 December 2003.

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