CarVerify

Free Car Check

YF53 KJK

2003 Suzuki Jimny

Silver Petrol 1328cc
Search another vehicle

MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 Dec 2022
Tests22 (17 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate77.3%

Mileage

69,306 mi
Last recorded69,306 miles
Recorded on15 Dec 2021
Typical for 2003 Suzuki Jimny57,891 mi

Above average mileage for this year

4 checks still locked for this Suzuki
Stolen
Finance
Write-off
Keepers
Unlock full report — £4.99
Instant £30k guarantee
or single check £9.99

Not all car check providers offer a guarantee. Don't risk buying from services that can't back their data. CarVerify reports include a £30,000 finance data guarantee.

Vehicle Details

RegistrationYF53 KJK
MakeSuzuki
ModelJimny
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,328cc

All premium checks include

50+ data points
Finance Check (Experian) Insurance Write-off Salvage Auction Stolen Check Previous Owners Ex-Taxi, Police, NHS Mileage Anomaly Import / Export Scrapped Check Plate Changes

MOT History

17 pass 5 fail
Pass 15 Dec 2021 69,306 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive axle mount (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Front Integral body structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security arch liner covering area (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Offside Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

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

Fail 29 Nov 2021 69,306 miles

Nearside Front Axle swivel pins and bushes swivel pin and/or bush excessively worn leaking aswell (5.1.2 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn both axle bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced 2nd body mounting arm (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Nearside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn front axle bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Axle swivel pins and bushes swivel pin and/or bush excessively worn leaking aswell (5.1.2 (b) (i))

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn both axle bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced 2nd body mounting arm (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Front Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced front body mount (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn front axle bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Wheel bearing rough when rotated (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar attachment bracket/mounting fractured (5.3.3 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Brake lining(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 27 Nov 2020 60,351 miles
Pass 21 Nov 2019 55,022 miles
Fail 12 Nov 2019 55,021 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 27 Mar 2019 53,459 miles

Offside Front Lower Axle swivel pins and bushes swivel pin and/or bush slightly worn (5.1.2 (b) (i))

Fail 18 Mar 2019 53,420 miles

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

Central Exhaust mounting defective broke (6.1.2 (a))

Central Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material axel pipes (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Upper 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 front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Lower Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Lower Axle swivel pins and bushes swivel pin and/or bush slightly worn (5.1.2 (b) (i))

Offside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 22 Mar 2018 50,902 miles

Nearside Front Lower Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Brake pipe slightly corroded front to rear (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front Lower Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 23 Mar 2017 48,502 miles
Pass 22 Mar 2016 46,555 miles
Pass 27 Mar 2015 43,454 miles
Pass 18 Mar 2014 40,780 miles

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

Pass 28 Mar 2013 38,083 miles
Fail 22 Mar 2013 38,053 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 19 Mar 2012 35,118 miles

Centre Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Nearside Front suspension has slight movement at a suspension ball joint (2.5.A.1c)

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

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 24 Mar 2011 32,655 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 7 Apr 2010 29,530 miles

nearside front brake hose ferrule corroded

nearside rear tyre cracking

offside front axle swivel joint damp but not leaking

Fail 7 Apr 2010 29,530 miles

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Front brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Front brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

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

nearside front brake hose ferrule corroded

nearside rear tyre cracking

offside front axle swivel joint damp but not leaking

Pass 17 Apr 2009 26,008 miles
Pass 28 Apr 2008 22,812 miles
Pass 2 Nov 2007 22,584 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

n/s/f brake disc slightly corroded

oil leak from o/s swivel housing

Pass 3 Nov 2006 17,006 miles

both fron discs slightly corroded

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
Full Suzuki Jimny reliability report

Don't risk it. Know before you buy.

Not all vehicle check providers are the same. Some don't offer a data guarantee, which means if their information is wrong, you're on your own. Every CarVerify report is backed by a £30,000 finance data guarantee.

£30k guarantee Instant results Cancel anytime

YF53 KJK is a 2003 Suzuki Jimny in Silver with a 1,328cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.3%.

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 KJK, 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

How do I check the history of YF53 KJK?

You can check the full history of YF53 KJK by running a full vehicle check. This shows you finance, stolen, write-off, MOT history, mileage records and more.

What year was YF53 KJK registered?

YF53 KJK is a 2003 Suzuki Jimny, first registered on 13 November 2003.

Is YF53 KJK safe to buy?

The MOT history for YF53 KJK shows 22 tests with a 77.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does YF53 KJK have outstanding finance?

Finance checks require a premium vehicle report. This checks against all major UK finance providers to see if there is any outstanding finance on YF53 KJK. If you buy a car with outstanding finance, the finance company can repossess it.

No warranty or guarantee of accuracy is provided for any free data on this page. The data guarantee applies only to information obtained through the purchase of a full check.