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YF53 KKE

2003 Suzuki Jimny

Green Petrol 1328cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires21 Mar 2027
Tests30 (21 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate70%

Mileage

102,606 mi
Last recorded102,606 miles
Recorded on9 Mar 2026
Typical for 2003 Suzuki Jimny57,891 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYF53 KKE
MakeSuzuki
ModelJimny
Year2003
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,328cc

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MOT History

21 pass 9 fail
Pass 9 Mar 2026 102,606 miles

Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced heavily undersealed underneath (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 6 Mar 2025 81,095 miles
Pass 22 Mar 2024 75,584 miles

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

Fail 18 Mar 2024 75,579 miles

Offside Front Lower Seat belt anchorage loose not bolted in place (7.1.1 (b))

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

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

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

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

Nearside Rear Service brake has no recorded effort at a wheel (1.2.1 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Nearside Front Lower Vehicle structure is repaired but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (d) (i))

Offside Front Lower Vehicle structure is repaired but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (d) (i))

Fail 29 Jan 2024 75,575 miles

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

Nearside Rear Inner Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced wheel arch to floor (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

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

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

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

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded front to rear brake pipe corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Inner Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced wheel arch to floor (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Inner Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced next to rear trailing arm fixing. (6.1.1 (c) (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))

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

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

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

Nearside Rear Service brake has no recorded effort at a wheel (1.2.1 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Key fractured 2/3 through.

Nearside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Pass 6 Feb 2023 70,618 miles

Near side and off side inner sills corroding

Near side and off side rear body corroding by body mounting points

Suspension pipes corroding and perishing

Pass 4 Feb 2022 65,356 miles

Front to rear metal brake and fuel lines all corroding.

Inner sills on both sides starting to corrode.

Fail 4 Feb 2022 65,356 miles

Front to rear metal brake and fuel lines all corroding.

Inner sills on both sides starting to corrode.

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar insecurely attached (5.3.3 (a) (i))

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Pass 3 Mar 2021 60,959 miles
Fail 9 Feb 2021 60,959 miles

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

Offside Rear Suspension arm attachment bracket/mounting insecure (5.3.3 (a) (i))

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

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

Nearside Rear Suspension arm attachment bracket/mounting fractured (5.3.3 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement trailing arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement trailing arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear exhaust leaking from joint

Pass 3 Feb 2020 57,659 miles
Pass 11 Feb 2019 52,240 miles

All tyres perished and cracking.

Fail 11 Feb 2019 52,240 miles

All tyres perished and cracking.

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

Pass 22 Jan 2018 49,657 miles
Pass 19 Jan 2017 46,724 miles
Fail 18 Jan 2017 46,722 miles

Emissions not tested (7.3.A.1)

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases seals on system blowing (7.1.2)

Offside Front Steering component deformed and unserviceable Realco hum pins / bearing worn to excess (2.2.C.1d)

Offside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Pass 25 Jan 2016 44,410 miles
Fail 25 Jan 2016 44,410 miles

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Pass 28 Jan 2015 41,880 miles
Pass 27 Jan 2014 39,378 miles
Fail 27 Jan 2014 39,378 miles

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

Pass 4 Feb 2013 69,263 miles

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

Pass 17 Jan 2012 34,415 miles

brake master cylender showing sings of possible leak (dectected at servo unit)

Fail 17 Jan 2012 34,415 miles

Nearside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

brake master cylender showing sings of possible leak (dectected at servo unit)

Pass 20 Jan 2011 31,817 miles
Pass 20 Jan 2010 28,201 miles
Pass 14 Jan 2009 22,853 miles
Pass 21 Jan 2008 22,853 miles
Pass 6 Feb 2007 19,371 miles
Pass 24 Nov 2006 19,322 miles

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

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 KKE is a 2003 Suzuki Jimny in Green with a 1,328cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 30 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70%.

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 KKE, 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 KKE is a 2003 Suzuki Jimny, first registered on 22 November 2003.

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