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YE53 KDJ

2003 Suzuki Jimny

Blue Petrol 1328cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 Jan 2024
Tests23 (17 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate73.9%

Mileage

77,061 mi
Last recorded77,061 miles
Recorded on16 Jan 2024
Typical for 2003 Suzuki Jimny57,891 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYE53 KDJ
MakeSuzuki
ModelJimny
Year2003
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,328cc

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MOT History

17 pass 6 fail
Fail 16 Jan 2024 77,061 miles

Nearside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced boot area (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Vehicle structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Offside Front Vehicle structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Offside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced Boot area (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Vehicle structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Offside Rear Vehicle structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting Inner sill (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))

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))

Pass 6 Jan 2023 74,062 miles
Fail 4 Jan 2023 74,062 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength nsr sill / suspension mounting corroded (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength osr sill / suspension mounting corroded (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Axle swivel joint so worn or insecure in a stub axle that directional stability is impaired osf swivel hub bearings worn to excess (5.1.2 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 12 Jan 2022 68,913 miles
Pass 5 Jan 2021 63,917 miles
Fail 5 Jan 2021 63,917 miles

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

Pass 20 Dec 2019 59,338 miles

Nearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material on chassis (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 14 Jan 2019 58,602 miles
Fail 14 Jan 2019 58,598 miles

Nearside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 18 Jan 2018 55,164 miles
Pass 27 Oct 2016 52,623 miles
Pass 20 Oct 2015 49,832 miles

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

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

Pass 27 Oct 2014 47,555 miles

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

Pass 17 Oct 2013 45,895 miles

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

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

Pass 18 Oct 2012 41,972 miles

rear silencer slightly corroded

Pass 20 Oct 2011 40,229 miles

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

Pass 11 Nov 2010 35,602 miles
Pass 28 Jun 2010 33,549 miles

Offside front brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.2b)

Pass 10 Jun 2009 26,912 miles
Fail 9 Jun 2009 26,912 miles

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

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

Nail in nearside front tyre

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

Spare tyre defective

Pass 30 Oct 2008 26,869 miles

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

Pass 27 Oct 2007 22,207 miles
Fail 26 Oct 2007 22,205 miles

Nearside Front Axle swivel joint has excessive play (2.5.A.3b)

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

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

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

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 KDJ is a 2003 Suzuki Jimny in Blue 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 KDJ, 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 KDJ registered?

YE53 KDJ is a 2003 Suzuki Jimny, first registered on 5 November 2003.

Is YE53 KDJ safe to buy?

The MOT history for YE53 KDJ shows 23 tests with a 73.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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