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YD03 YZZ

2003 Suzuki Jimny

Black Petrol 1328cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 Dec 2017
Tests19 (11 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate57.9%

Mileage

117,566 mi
Last recorded117,566 miles
Recorded on8 Dec 2016
Typical for 2003 Suzuki Jimny57,891 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYD03 YZZ
MakeSuzuki
ModelJimny
Year2003
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,328cc

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MOT History

11 pass 8 fail
Pass 8 Dec 2016 117,566 miles

Rear wheel bearing has slight play both rear (2.6.2)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Fail 1 Dec 2016 117,543 miles

Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded O/S chassis leg on both inner and outer sides (2.4.A.3)

Fuel pipe from tank corroded

Rear wheel bearing has slight play both rear (2.6.2)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 2 Dec 2015 115,380 miles

F N/S brake binding slightly

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

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

Nearside Rear Tyre has a small cut in outer sidewall

Offside Rear Tyre perishing on outer sidewall

Pass 3 Dec 2014 113,441 miles

Correct inspection of rear seat belts prevented by fitted dog Gaurd

O/S Front brake binding slightly

O/S rear tyre perishing on outer sidewall

Pass 16 Dec 2013 110,893 miles
Pass 20 Oct 2012 109,765 miles

Oil leak

Fail 13 Oct 2012 109,428 miles

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

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

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

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

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

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

Offside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Oil leak

Pass 8 Oct 2011 90,517 miles

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

Slight oil leak from offside front tractor joint

Fail 5 Oct 2011 90,516 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front coil spring incomplete (2.4.C.1a)

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

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

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

Slight oil leak from offside front tractor joint

Pass 16 Oct 2010 82,432 miles
Fail 15 Oct 2010 82,430 miles

Brake load sensing valve linkage defective and function impaired (3.6.E.3)

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Pass 17 Oct 2009 70,003 miles

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

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

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

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

Fail 10 Oct 2009 69,761 miles

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

Offside Front Axle swivel joint has excessive play in a swivel pin (2.5.A.3b)

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

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

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

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

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

Fail 27 Oct 2008 57,770 miles

Centre Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Engine management light on.

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

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

Pass 27 Oct 2008 57,770 miles

Engine management light on.

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

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

Pass 27 Oct 2007 49,265 miles

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

Fail 26 Oct 2007 49,265 miles

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

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

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)

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

Pass 1 Nov 2006 42,844 miles

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

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

heat shield is loose on rear exhaust silencer box.

Fail 28 Oct 2006 42,843 miles

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Offside Front Axle swivel joint has excessive movement between a swivel joint and its housing (2.5.A.1b)

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

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

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

heat shield is loose on rear exhaust silencer box.

the offside front tyre has low pressure.

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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YD03 YZZ is a 2003 Suzuki Jimny in Black with a 1,328cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 57.9%.

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 YD03 YZZ, 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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YD03 YZZ is a 2003 Suzuki Jimny, first registered on 7 March 2003.

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