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YC03 HDV

2003 Suzuki Jimny

Blue Petrol 1298cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires31 Aug 2020
Tests17 (13 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate76.5%

Mileage

55,989 mi
Last recorded55,989 miles
Recorded on21 Aug 2019
Typical for 2003 Suzuki Jimny57,891 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYC03 HDV
MakeSuzuki
ModelJimny
Year2003
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,298cc

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MOT History

13 pass 4 fail
Pass 21 Aug 2019 55,989 miles

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

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin both sides (offside worn more than nearside) (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

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

Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (7.1.1 (a) (i))

various pipes corroded

vehicle heavily corroded

Pass 15 Aug 2018 54,714 miles

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

brake flexi hose ferrules corroded

underside of vehicle corroded

Pass 4 Aug 2017 53,352 miles
Pass 1 Sep 2016 52,119 miles
Fail 18 Aug 2016 52,047 miles

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

Offside Front Front suspension has excessive movement at a suspension ball joint plus leaking diff oil (2.5.A.1c) DANGEROUS

Pass 27 Jul 2015 46,357 miles

REAR EXHAUST BOX AND JOINT IN POOR CONDITION

Fail 27 Jul 2015 46,357 miles

Centre Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

REAR EXHAUST BOX AND JOINT IN POOR CONDITION

Pass 29 Jul 2014 41,553 miles
Pass 21 Aug 2013 39,234 miles
Pass 23 Oct 2012 38,271 miles
Fail 18 Oct 2012 38,271 miles

Brake pedal creeps down while the pedal is held under pressure (3.3.B.1a)

Nearside Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Offside Rear Brake pipe leaking (3.6.A.1) DANGEROUS

Pass 4 Oct 2011 32,049 miles
Fail 4 Oct 2011 32,049 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)

Pass 28 Sep 2010 22,461 miles
Pass 8 Apr 2008 20,588 miles
Pass 11 Apr 2007 17,584 miles
Pass 27 Apr 2006 12,846 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 HDV is a 2003 Suzuki Jimny in Blue with a 1,298cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.5%.

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 YC03 HDV, 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 HDV registered?

YC03 HDV is a 2003 Suzuki Jimny, first registered on 28 April 2003.

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