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YB53 FPA

2003 Suzuki Jimny

Red Petrol 1328cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 Oct 2020
Tests19 (14 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate73.7%

Mileage

109,691 mi
Last recorded109,691 miles
Recorded on22 Oct 2019
Typical for 2003 Suzuki Jimny57,891 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYB53 FPA
MakeSuzuki
ModelJimny
Year2003
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,328cc

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MOT History

14 pass 5 fail
Pass 22 Oct 2019 109,691 miles

Nearside Front Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced inner wing (6.1.1 (c) (i))

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

Nearside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced inner wing (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 6 Nov 2018 106,348 miles

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

Nearside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Fail 5 Nov 2018 106,348 miles

Front Brake pipe excessively corroded To Rear (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded To Offside. (1.1.11 (c))

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

Nearside Stop lamp(s) all not working (4.3.1 (a) (iii)) DANGEROUS

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

Nearside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Pass 28 Oct 2017 101,131 miles
Fail 27 Oct 2017 101,131 miles

Central Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases pipe (7.1.2)

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

Pass 11 Nov 2016 95,690 miles

Advise., rear seat belts not checked due to position of rear seats.

Pass 20 Nov 2015 90,440 miles

Nearside Rear tyre age cracking

Offside Rear tyre age cracking

Nearside Front tractor joint bad oil leak

Fail 20 Nov 2015 90,438 miles

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

Nearside Rear tyre age cracking

Offside Rear tyre age cracking

Nearside Front tractor joint bad oil leak

Pass 26 Nov 2014 85,289 miles

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

screw in o/s rear tyre

slight play in n/s front swivel pins & housing seal leaking

Pass 21 Nov 2013 76,774 miles

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

FRONT BOTH SIDE METAL&HYDRAULIC HAS SLIGHT CORROSION

FUEL PIPE HAS SLIGHT CORROSION

NEAR SIDE FRONT DRIVE SHAFT HAS SLIGHT OIL SEEPAGE

Nearside Rear Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

Pass 19 Nov 2012 64,875 miles
Fail 19 Nov 2012 64,875 miles

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone 'A' (8.3.1e)

Pass 7 Dec 2011 55,151 miles
Pass 26 Nov 2010 50,482 miles
Pass 27 Nov 2009 43,854 miles

Offside Front Steering pivot point has slight play (2.2.B.1g)

Rear Brake lining(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Fail 25 Nov 2009 43,853 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)

Front brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Front wheel bearing has excessive play (2.5.A.3c)

Rear Brake lining(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

Pass 26 Nov 2008 36,939 miles
Pass 1 Dec 2007 29,795 miles
Pass 21 Dec 2006 22,639 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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YB53 FPA 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 73.7%.

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 YB53 FPA, 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 YB53 FPA registered?

YB53 FPA is a 2003 Suzuki Jimny, first registered on 12 December 2003.

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