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YF53 KJA

2003 Suzuki Jimny

Black Petrol 1328cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires11 Dec 2026
Tests24 (20 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

57,554 mi
Last recorded57,554 miles
Recorded on13 Nov 2025
Typical for 2003 Suzuki Jimny57,891 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYF53 KJA
MakeSuzuki
ModelJimny
Year2003
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,328cc

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MOT History

20 pass 4 fail
Pass 13 Nov 2025 57,554 miles
Pass 12 Dec 2024 55,991 miles
Pass 1 Nov 2023 54,234 miles
Pass 4 Nov 2022 52,748 miles
Pass 2 Nov 2021 51,562 miles
Fail 2 Nov 2021 51,562 miles

Central Brake pipe excessively corroded both front to rear brake pipes corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded rear brake from compensator to rear flexi corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 27 Oct 2020 50,697 miles
Pass 7 Nov 2019 49,736 miles
Fail 7 Nov 2019 49,736 miles

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

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

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

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

Pass 6 Nov 2018 48,054 miles
Pass 6 Nov 2017 45,995 miles
Pass 10 Nov 2016 43,834 miles
Pass 29 Oct 2015 41,297 miles

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

Pass 30 Oct 2014 38,920 miles
Pass 4 Nov 2013 37,181 miles
Pass 19 Oct 2012 33,325 miles
Pass 14 Oct 2011 29,132 miles
Pass 11 Oct 2010 25,114 miles

Offside front tractor joint oil leak

Fail 20 Oct 2009 22,261 miles

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

Pass 20 Oct 2009 22,261 miles
Pass 13 Oct 2008 20,447 miles
Pass 25 Oct 2007 18,195 miles
Fail 24 Oct 2007 18,195 miles

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

Nearside Front brake disc contaminated by oil (3.5.1h)

Offside Front Mechanical brake component has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

oil leaking from n\s\f joint to brake disc

Pass 2 Oct 2006 15,472 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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YF53 KJA is a 2003 Suzuki Jimny in Black with a 1,328cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

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 YF53 KJA, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was YF53 KJA registered?

YF53 KJA is a 2003 Suzuki Jimny, first registered on 24 October 2003.

Is YF53 KJA safe to buy?

The MOT history for YF53 KJA shows 24 tests with a 83.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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