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YE53 HBD

2003 Suzuki Jimny

Silver Petrol 1328cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Dec 2016
Tests13 (10 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate76.9%

Mileage

74,706 mi
Last recorded74,706 miles
Recorded on8 Dec 2015
Typical for 2003 Suzuki Jimny57,891 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYE53 HBD
MakeSuzuki
ModelJimny
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,328cc

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MOT History

10 pass 3 fail
Pass 8 Dec 2015 74,706 miles
Pass 3 Dec 2014 68,682 miles
Fail 2 Dec 2014 68,679 miles

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

Pass 22 Nov 2013 63,172 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

n/s/f hub seal slight leak

Pass 23 Nov 2012 79,503 miles
Fail 20 Nov 2012 79,472 miles

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

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

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

Pass 24 Oct 2011 52,120 miles
Pass 26 Oct 2010 47,131 miles
Pass 19 Oct 2009 41,998 miles
Pass 15 Oct 2008 36,875 miles
Fail 13 Oct 2008 36,875 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

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

Pass 16 Oct 2007 29,198 miles
Pass 19 Oct 2006 21,625 miles

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

Nearside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

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

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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YE53 HBD is a 2003 Suzuki Jimny in Silver with a 1,328cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.9%.

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 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 YE53 HBD, 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 YE53 HBD registered?

YE53 HBD is a 2003 Suzuki Jimny, first registered on 30 September 2003.

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The MOT history for YE53 HBD shows 13 tests with a 76.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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