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YF53 KJO

2003 Suzuki Jimny

Blue Petrol 1298cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Feb 2025
Tests24 (17 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate70.8%

Mileage

81,169 mi
Last recorded81,169 miles
Recorded on29 Feb 2024
Typical for 2003 Suzuki Jimny57,891 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYF53 KJO
MakeSuzuki
ModelJimny
Year2003
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,298cc

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MOT History

17 pass 7 fail
Pass 29 Feb 2024 81,169 miles

Central Front Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Front Inner Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive inner sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive inner sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 16 May 2023 80,465 miles
Fail 16 May 2023 80,465 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Pass 20 May 2022 79,703 miles

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

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 5 May 2022 79,701 miles

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

Parking (secondary brake) on a single line braking system imbalanced across an axle Axle 1 (1.3.1 (b) (i))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Service brake efficiency below requirements (1.2.2 (a) (i))

Central Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

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

Front Inner Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 31 Mar 2021 76,443 miles
Fail 26 Mar 2021 76,403 miles

Brake load sensing valve linkage defective and function impaired spring snapped (1.1.17 (a))

Nearside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Service brake efficiency below requirements (1.2.2 (a) (i))

Pass 27 Apr 2020 72,377 miles
Pass 21 Mar 2018 63,407 miles

Axle bushes perished

Both front swivels damp

Nearside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Offside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

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

Oil leak ()

Rear Tie bar/rod corroded but not seriously weakened Panhard arm (2.4.G.1)

Fail 15 Mar 2018 63,402 miles

Brake pipe excessively corroded Brake pipes along rear axle x2 (3.6.B.2c)

Brake pipe excessively corroded Front to rear along chassis to compensator x2 (3.6.B.2c)

Axle bushes perished

Both front swivels damp

Nearside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Offside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

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

Oil leak ()

Rear Tie bar/rod corroded but not seriously weakened Panhard arm (2.4.G.1)

Pass 16 Mar 2017 59,654 miles

Brake pipe slightly corroded rear/rear lontitudinal (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Drag link end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Nearside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

air pipes for 4wd corroded

fuel pipes corroded

inner sills/underbody corroding

n/s front brake low efficiency/slight drag

o/s front bearing slightly rough

slight blay in o/s front hub

sump rusty

Pass 1 Mar 2016 55,514 miles

Nearside Inner Body has slight corrosion sill (6.1.B.2)

Offside Inner Body has slight corrosion sill (6.1.B.2)

coil spring corroded all four (2.4.C.1b)

corrosion to all brake pipes

corrosion to fuel pipes

Pass 16 Mar 2015 52,113 miles
Fail 19 Sep 2013 49,367 miles

Nearside Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Pass 19 Sep 2013 49,367 miles
Pass 27 Sep 2012 47,488 miles

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

Rear tyre walls slightly cracked

Fail 27 Sep 2012 47,488 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

Rear tyre walls slightly cracked

Pass 19 Sep 2011 46,747 miles
Fail 19 Sep 2011 46,747 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 28 Sep 2010 45,429 miles
Pass 21 Sep 2009 44,337 miles

reverse lamps on all time

Pass 18 Sep 2008 41,753 miles
Pass 21 Sep 2007 38,477 miles

Rear exhaust box badly rusted and thin in places

Rear tyres getting low

Pass 30 Sep 2006 35,382 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 KJO is a 2003 Suzuki Jimny in Blue with a 1,298cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70.8%.

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 YF53 KJO, 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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YF53 KJO is a 2003 Suzuki Jimny, first registered on 8 November 2003.

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