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YE52 YLF

2003 Suzuki Jimny

Black Petrol 1328cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 Mar 2025
Tests27 (19 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate70.4%

Mileage

85,910 mi
Last recorded85,910 miles
Recorded on26 Mar 2024
Typical for 2003 Suzuki Jimny57,891 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYE52 YLF
MakeSuzuki
ModelJimny
Year2003
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,328cc

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MOT History

19 pass 8 fail
Pass 26 Mar 2024 85,910 miles
Fail 26 Mar 2024 85,910 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 13 Feb 2023 81,522 miles
Pass 26 Jan 2022 77,979 miles

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

sill covers fitted

under body has slight surface corrosion

Fail 12 Jan 2022 77,921 miles

Nearside Front Wheel bearing has excessive play sphere (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

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

Offside Front Wheel bearing has excessive play sphere (5.1.3 (a) (i))

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

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

sill covers fitted

under body has slight surface corrosion

Pass 7 Jan 2021 70,153 miles

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

sill covers fitted

slight underbody corrosion

Fail 7 Jan 2021 70,152 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Nearside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

sill covers fitted

slight underbody corrosion

Pass 28 Oct 2019 59,181 miles

General signs of under body corrosion

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material inner wing (1.1.11 (c))

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

Sill covers fitted

Fail 28 Oct 2019 59,181 miles

Fuel pipe leaking excessively or a risk of fire (6.1.3 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Fuel Pipe/s corroded ()

General signs of under body corrosion

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material inner wing (1.1.11 (c))

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

Sill covers fitted

Pass 10 Oct 2018 61,730 miles

Front Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.1 (b) (i))

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

Pass 10 Oct 2017 57,014 miles
Pass 13 Oct 2016 55,536 miles
Fail 13 Oct 2016 55,536 miles

Brake pipe excessively corroded front to rear (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 12 Oct 2015 53,905 miles
Pass 13 Oct 2014 52,600 miles
Fail 7 Oct 2014 52,559 miles

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

Pass 16 Sep 2013 51,263 miles

Nearside Front 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 19 Sep 2012 47,758 miles
Pass 14 Oct 2011 43,366 miles
Fail 1 Oct 2010 38,724 miles

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

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

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

front axle leaking oil

Pass 1 Oct 2010 38,724 miles

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

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

front axle leaking oil

Pass 17 Sep 2009 35,896 miles

Nearside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Oil leak

Pass 9 Sep 2008 33,079 miles

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

Pass 10 Sep 2007 29,966 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Fail 7 Sep 2007 29,965 miles

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

Nearside Front wheel bearing has excessive play (2.5.A.3c)

Offside Front wheel bearing has excessive play (2.5.A.3c)

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 5 Jul 2006 25,245 miles

exhaust back box corrodded - not blowing

freeplay in offside wheel bearing

front axle pivots scored - not leaking

nearside front tyre worn

Pass 14 Jul 2005 19,646 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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YE52 YLF is a 2003 Suzuki Jimny in Black with a 1,328cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 27 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70.4%.

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 YE52 YLF, 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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YE52 YLF is a 2003 Suzuki Jimny, first registered on 23 January 2003.

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