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YC03 UCL

2003 Suzuki Jimny

Silver Petrol 1328cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Nov 2025
Tests29 (20 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate69%

Mileage

160,122 mi
Last recorded160,122 miles
Recorded on28 Oct 2025
Typical for 2003 Suzuki Jimny57,891 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYC03 UCL
MakeSuzuki
ModelJimny
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,328cc

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MOT History

20 pass 9 fail
Fail 28 Oct 2025 160,122 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Nearside Front Lower Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced inner sill (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced inner sill (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Lower Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced inner sill (rear section) (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Offside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced inner sill (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Offside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced inner wheel arch (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced inner whell arch (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength chassis(tie bar mount) (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Front swivel joint leaking

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

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive panard rod (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Front swivel joint leaking

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive panard rod (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 7 Nov 2024 159,812 miles

Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Pass 24 Oct 2023 159,696 miles

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Pass 2 Nov 2022 159,598 miles

n/s swivel joint leaking

Pass 8 Nov 2021 158,804 miles
Fail 8 Nov 2021 158,804 miles

Emissions not tested due to exhaust leak (8.2.1.2 (d))

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

Pass 30 Nov 2020 158,196 miles

Rear Passenger seat(s) missing at time of test ()

Wheel bearing has slight play both front (5.1.3 (a) (i))

both fuel pipes badly corroded

Fail 30 Nov 2020 158,194 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Nearside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Wheel bearing has slight play both front (5.1.3 (a) (i))

both fuel pipes badly corroded

Pass 11 Dec 2019 157,801 miles

fuel pipes corroded

Pass 10 Dec 2018 156,315 miles
Fail 3 Dec 2018 156,031 miles

Nearside Front Integral body structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting seat belt mount (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Integral body structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting seat belt mount (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Pass 22 Nov 2017 152,362 miles

both swivel hubs leaking grease

horn quiet

Pass 30 Nov 2016 139,495 miles
Fail 29 Nov 2016 139,494 miles

Brake pipe excessively corroded BOTH FRONT TO REAR (3.6.B.2c)

Headlamp aim too low BOTH (1.8)

Offside Front Braking system leaking PIPE TO FLEXI (3.6.A.1)

Offside Front Front suspension retaining device ineffective PANARD ROD (2.5.A.4)

Offside Front SWIVEL JOINT LEAKING

Pass 8 Dec 2015 127,311 miles
Pass 22 Dec 2014 116,916 miles
Fail 12 Dec 2014 116,620 miles

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

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

Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

rear parking (secondary) brakes imbalanced (3.7.B.6b)

Pass 9 Dec 2013 105,387 miles
Pass 7 Dec 2012 92,989 miles

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

Pass 9 Jan 2012 83,757 miles
Pass 4 Jan 2011 71,750 miles
Pass 5 Jan 2010 60,176 miles
Pass 17 Dec 2008 48,057 miles
Fail 17 Dec 2008 48,057 miles

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

Pass 19 Dec 2007 36,714 miles

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

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

Fail 18 Dec 2007 36,714 miles

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

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

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

Pass 11 Dec 2006 26,654 miles

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

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

Pass 11 Jan 2006 18,336 miles
Fail 5 Jan 2006 18,333 miles

Front Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated (8.2.2)

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

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

Offside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

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 UCL is a 2003 Suzuki Jimny in Silver with a 1,328cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 29 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69%.

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 UCL, 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 UCL registered?

YC03 UCL is a 2003 Suzuki Jimny, first registered on 29 April 2003.

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