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YC03 XHA

2003 Suzuki Jimny

Blue Petrol 1298cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 Apr 2021
Tests26 (15 pass, 11 fail)
Pass rate57.7%

Mileage

110,950 mi
Last recorded110,950 miles
Recorded on18 Mar 2021
Typical for 2003 Suzuki Jimny57,891 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

15 pass 11 fail
Fail 18 Mar 2021 110,950 miles

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

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

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

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

Pass 20 Mar 2020 106,207 miles
Fail 19 Mar 2020 106,207 miles

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Wheel bearing so rough it is likely to overheat or break up (5.1.3 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 18 Apr 2019 100,574 miles
Fail 1 Apr 2019 100,534 miles

Nearside Rear Inner Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Rear Inner Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 12 Apr 2018 93,330 miles

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

Fail 12 Apr 2018 93,329 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage missing (2.4.G.1)

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

Pass 18 Apr 2017 86,680 miles
Fail 18 Apr 2017 86,680 miles

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

Pass 30 Apr 2016 82,332 miles

Centre engine mounting bracket damaged but not likely to fail transfer box rear mount cracked (6.1.D.1b)

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

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

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

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

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1a)

fuel pipes corroded

oil leak

Fail 30 Apr 2016 82,332 miles

Centre engine mounting bracket damaged but not likely to fail transfer box rear mount cracked (6.1.D.1b)

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

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

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

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

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

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

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1a)

fuel pipes corroded

oil leak

Pass 13 May 2015 75,952 miles
Fail 11 May 2015 75,861 miles

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 15 May 2014 69,112 miles
Fail 13 May 2014 69,092 miles

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

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

Nearside Drag link end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f) DANGEROUS

Pass 11 Apr 2013 60,513 miles
Fail 8 Apr 2013 60,513 miles

Nearside Front Drag link end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Front Drag link end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Fail 27 Mar 2012 53,473 miles

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 27 Mar 2012 53,473 miles
Pass 19 Apr 2011 47,160 miles
Pass 18 May 2010 42,266 miles
Fail 14 May 2010 42,228 miles

Nearside Drag link end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Pass 16 May 2009 37,797 miles
Pass 19 May 2008 33,949 miles
Pass 18 May 2007 29,206 miles
Pass 15 May 2006 23,666 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 XHA is a 2003 Suzuki Jimny in Blue with a 1,298cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 26 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 57.7%.

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 YC03 XHA, 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 XHA registered?

YC03 XHA is a 2003 Suzuki Jimny, first registered on 30 May 2003.

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The MOT history for YC03 XHA shows 26 tests with a 57.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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