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YC03 UCP

2003 Suzuki Jimny

Blue Petrol 1298cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 Apr 2022
Tests21 (16 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate76.2%

Mileage

77,641 mi
Last recorded77,641 miles
Recorded on12 Apr 2021
Typical for 2003 Suzuki Jimny57,891 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

16 pass 5 fail
Pass 12 Apr 2021 77,641 miles

Integral body structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security Both sills (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Offside Integral body structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security Chassis leg (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Pass 18 Mar 2020 75,584 miles
Fail 18 Mar 2020 75,581 miles

Engine mounting fractured transfer box (6.1.8 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 18 Apr 2019 72,666 miles
Fail 9 Apr 2019 72,652 miles

Brake load sensing valve seized but ABS functioning (1.1.17 (c) (i))

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

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

Offside Front Axle swivel joint so worn or insecure in a stub axle that directional stability is impaired (5.1.2 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Brake pipe slightly damaged ALL BRAKE PIPES SIGN OF CORROSION NO LEAK AT THE TIME OF TEST (1.1.11 (c))

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing ALL FOUR TYRES SIGND OF CRACKING IN TREAD (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 4 Apr 2018 69,241 miles

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

Pass 5 Apr 2017 66,231 miles
Pass 31 Mar 2016 62,556 miles

front to rear brake and fuel pipes slightly corroded

n/s front and both rear tyres cracking in treads

rear brake pipe along differential slightly corroded

slight play o/s front anti roll bar link ball joint

Pass 2 Apr 2015 57,200 miles

all four tyres cracking slightly in treads

all rear brake pipes from load valve slightly corroded

slight misting of oil around n/s rear shocker

Pass 2 Apr 2014 51,510 miles

fuel pipes corroded

o/s front swivel joint seal leaking

o/s front tyre worn slightly low on inner edge

o/s rear brake pipe and pipe at rear load valve slightly corroded

play in o/s front swivel joint near excessive

Fail 3 Apr 2013 45,391 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

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

Pass 3 Apr 2013 45,391 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Pass 4 Apr 2012 38,732 miles
Fail 4 Apr 2012 38,732 miles

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

Pass 2 Apr 2011 32,804 miles

Fuel pipe/s corroded

front discs are corroded

Pass 29 Mar 2010 29,001 miles

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

Pass 31 Mar 2009 23,813 miles
Pass 27 Mar 2008 21,278 miles
Fail 27 Mar 2008 21,277 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 22 Mar 2007 16,737 miles
Pass 5 Apr 2006 11,417 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 UCP is a 2003 Suzuki Jimny in Blue with a 1,298cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.2%.

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 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 UCP, 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 UCP registered?

YC03 UCP is a 2003 Suzuki Jimny, first registered on 9 April 2003.

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