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YE53 KAK

2003 Suzuki Jimny

Green Petrol 1328cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 Aug 2024
Tests23 (17 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate73.9%

Mileage

44,640 mi
Last recorded44,640 miles
Recorded on16 Aug 2023
Typical for 2003 Suzuki Jimny57,891 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYE53 KAK
MakeSuzuki
ModelJimny
Year2003
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,328cc

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MOT History

17 pass 6 fail
Pass 16 Aug 2023 44,640 miles

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

Pass 14 Jul 2022 42,837 miles
Fail 13 Jul 2022 42,836 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Pass 23 Jul 2021 39,875 miles
Fail 20 Jul 2021 39,852 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (a))

Nearside Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

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

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (above chassis) (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

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

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Front body mount area holed and corroded

Pass 15 Jul 2020 37,154 miles
Pass 22 Jul 2019 36,294 miles
Pass 11 Jul 2018 36,250 miles
Fail 11 Jul 2018 36,250 miles

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 20 Jul 2017 36,233 miles
Fail 20 Jul 2017 36,203 miles

Nearside Rear Coil spring not correctly located (2.4.C.2)

Offside Rear Coil spring not correctly located (2.4.C.2)

Pass 11 Jul 2016 36,177 miles
Pass 5 Aug 2015 36,142 miles
Fail 10 Jul 2015 36,118 miles

Drag link end seriously misaligned (2.2.C.1b)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low and too far to the right. (1.8)

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

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

front brake discs corroded

Pass 11 Jul 2014 36,052 miles
Pass 26 Jun 2013 35,843 miles
Pass 19 Mar 2012 33,907 miles
Fail 13 Mar 2012 33,903 miles

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

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

Offside Front front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Pass 11 Mar 2011 32,050 miles

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

Pass 15 Mar 2010 29,666 miles
Pass 17 Mar 2009 27,888 miles
Pass 14 Jan 2008 26,472 miles
Pass 5 Jan 2007 21,061 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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YE53 KAK is a 2003 Suzuki Jimny in Green with a 1,328cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.9%.

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 YE53 KAK, 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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YE53 KAK is a 2003 Suzuki Jimny, first registered on 23 October 2003.

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