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YC03 ETV

2003 Suzuki Jimny

Silver Petrol 1298cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Feb 2023
Tests22 (15 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate68.2%

Mileage

76,011 mi
Last recorded76,011 miles
Recorded on4 Feb 2022
Typical for 2003 Suzuki Jimny57,891 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYC03 ETV
MakeSuzuki
ModelJimny
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,298cc

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MOT History

15 pass 7 fail
Pass 4 Feb 2022 76,011 miles

VARIOUS CORROSION

Pass 18 Apr 2019 72,217 miles

Fuel Pipe/s corroded ()

Fail 12 Apr 2019 72,217 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

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

Fuel Pipe/s corroded ()

Pass 10 Apr 2018 68,660 miles

Central exhaust clamp badly corroded

Nearside Front axle swivel joint excessive fluid leak

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Rear brake load sensing valve arm badly corroded

various fuel pipes corroded

Fail 9 Apr 2018 68,660 miles

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

Central exhaust clamp badly corroded

Nearside Front axle swivel joint excessive fluid leak

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Rear brake load sensing valve arm badly corroded

various fuel pipes corroded

Pass 3 Apr 2017 64,092 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

fuel pipes corroding

Pass 15 Mar 2016 58,514 miles

Front Inner Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Nearside Rear tyre nail in tread

fuel pipes corroded near tank

inner sills corroding

Pass 13 Apr 2015 53,817 miles

Nearside Front Valve stem slightly damaged (4.1.D.1e)

Pass 15 Apr 2014 50,125 miles

Fuel pipe/s corroded

Fail 14 Apr 2014 50,119 miles

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

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

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

Fuel pipe/s corroded

Pass 8 Apr 2013 46,419 miles

Fuel pipe/s corroded

Nail in nearside rear tyre

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

Fail 8 Apr 2013 46,416 miles

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Fuel pipe/s corroded

Nail in nearside rear tyre

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

Pass 26 Mar 2012 41,905 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Rear exhaust corroded

Fail 26 Mar 2012 41,901 miles

Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Rear exhaust corroded

Pass 22 Mar 2011 37,022 miles

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

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

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

Fail 21 Mar 2011 37,015 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 29 Mar 2010 32,542 miles

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

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

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

Fail 27 Mar 2009 26,340 miles

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

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

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 27 Mar 2009 26,340 miles

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

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

Pass 20 Mar 2008 20,561 miles
Pass 10 Apr 2007 15,891 miles
Pass 29 Mar 2006 11,311 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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YC03 ETV is a 2003 Suzuki Jimny in Silver with a 1,298cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.2%.

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 YC03 ETV, 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 YC03 ETV registered?

YC03 ETV is a 2003 Suzuki Jimny, first registered on 13 April 2003.

Is YC03 ETV safe to buy?

The MOT history for YC03 ETV shows 22 tests with a 68.2% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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