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YB03 DYA

2003 Suzuki Jimny

Silver Petrol 1328cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Jan 2024
Tests23 (17 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate73.9%

Mileage

99,384 mi
Last recorded99,384 miles
Recorded on6 Jan 2023
Typical for 2003 Suzuki Jimny57,891 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYB03 DYA
MakeSuzuki
ModelJimny
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,328cc

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MOT History

17 pass 6 fail
Pass 6 Jan 2023 99,384 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both main towards rear above offside rear spring upper housing (1.1.11 (c))

Coil spring corroded all front and rear (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Fuel Pipe/s corroded ()

Headlamp lens slightly defective both (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Integral body structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security both nearside and offside towards rear under rear wheel arch (6.2.2 (d) (i))

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

front panel/headlamp panel corroded

Fail 5 Jan 2023 99,381 miles

Brake load sensing valve linkage defective and function impaired spring missing (1.1.17 (a))

Offside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both main towards rear above offside rear spring upper housing (1.1.11 (c))

Coil spring corroded all front and rear (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Fuel Pipe/s corroded ()

Headlamp lens slightly defective both (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Integral body structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security both nearside and offside towards rear under rear wheel arch (6.2.2 (d) (i))

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

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

front panel/headlamp panel corroded

Pass 17 Dec 2021 95,625 miles

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

Fail 22 Nov 2021 95,622 miles

Brake load sensing valve linkage defective and function impaired linkage missing (1.1.17 (a))

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

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

Rear Exhaust system insecure (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 24 Nov 2020 89,046 miles

Fuel Pipe/s corroded ()

Offside Front Oil leak, but not excessive tractor ball (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

exhaust corroded at rear flange

Fail 23 Nov 2020 89,046 miles

Offside Front Wheel bearing play so excessive it is likely to break up (5.1.3 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Fuel Pipe/s corroded ()

Offside Front Oil leak, but not excessive tractor ball (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

exhaust corroded at rear flange

Pass 26 Nov 2019 76,502 miles
Pass 5 Sep 2018 63,375 miles

Nearside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Oil leak, but not excessive hub (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Front hub swivel joint slight play

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

all hub breather pipes corroded

Pass 4 Sep 2017 55,267 miles

Nearside Front Axle swivel joint has slight movement between a swivel joint and its housing slight oil leak (2.5.A.1b)

Pass 11 Jul 2016 54,214 miles

Nearside Front Axle swivel joint has slight movement between a swivel joint and its housing also slight oil leak (2.5.A.1b)

Fail 8 Jul 2016 54,214 miles

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

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

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

Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded axle pipes (3.6.B.2c)

Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded load valve to flexi (3.6.B.2c)

Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded of front to rear (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Front Axle swivel joint has slight movement between a swivel joint and its housing also slight oil leak (2.5.A.1b)

Pass 13 Aug 2015 52,789 miles
Pass 11 Aug 2014 50,095 miles
Pass 5 Aug 2013 47,554 miles

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

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

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

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

Pass 7 Aug 2012 44,361 miles

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

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

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

Pass 10 Aug 2011 41,779 miles
Fail 10 Aug 2011 41,779 miles

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

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

Pass 9 Aug 2010 38,854 miles
Fail 9 Aug 2010 38,854 miles

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

Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 12 Aug 2009 35,124 miles
Pass 14 Aug 2008 32,139 miles

advise front tyres slight cracking

Pass 15 Aug 2007 29,029 miles
Pass 2 Aug 2006 25,886 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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YB03 DYA 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 73.9%.

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 YB03 DYA, 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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YB03 DYA is a 2003 Suzuki Jimny, first registered on 5 June 2003.

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