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YE53 KAO

2003 Suzuki Jimny

Black Petrol 1328cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 Nov 2013
Tests11 (6 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate54.5%

Mileage

41,525 mi
Last recorded41,525 miles
Recorded on3 Nov 2012
Typical for 2003 Suzuki Jimny57,891 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYE53 KAO
MakeSuzuki
ModelJimny
Year2003
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,328cc

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MOT History

6 pass 5 fail
Pass 3 Nov 2012 41,525 miles
Fail 3 Nov 2012 41,525 miles

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 9 Nov 2011 38,620 miles
Fail 7 Nov 2011 38,604 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Offside Headlamp aim aimed so that it dazzles other road users (1.8.A.1a)

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

Pass 13 Nov 2010 36,127 miles

Nail in offside rear tyre

both rear tyres and offside front tyre treads cracking

Pass 31 Oct 2009 33,158 miles
Fail 31 Oct 2009 33,158 miles

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

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

Pass 15 Nov 2008 30,495 miles
Fail 20 Oct 2007 30,475 miles

Emissions not tested (7.0)

Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 30 Sep 2006 25,557 miles
Fail 27 Sep 2006 25,557 miles

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

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

front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

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 KAO is a 2003 Suzuki Jimny in Black with a 1,328cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 54.5%.

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 KAO, 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 KAO registered?

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

Is YE53 KAO safe to buy?

The MOT history for YE53 KAO shows 11 tests with a 54.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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