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YH53 KME

2003 Suzuki Jimny

Silver Petrol 1328cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 Oct 2020
Tests22 (14 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate63.6%

Mileage

112,489 mi
Last recorded112,489 miles
Recorded on18 Oct 2019
Typical for 2003 Suzuki Jimny57,891 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYH53 KME
MakeSuzuki
ModelJimny
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,328cc

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MOT History

14 pass 8 fail
Pass 18 Oct 2019 112,489 miles

both innersill corroded

Pass 17 Oct 2018 107,645 miles

Exhaust corroded and blowing slightly at front .

Fuel pipes corroded

Various areas of chassis and vehicle showing corrosion

Fail 28 Sep 2018 107,636 miles

Horn not working (7.7 (a) (ii))

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

Fuel Pipe/s corroded All 3 pipes ()

General all over body corrosion

General all over chassis corrosion

Slight play o/s swivel joint

Pass 21 Nov 2017 103,146 miles

fuel pipes corroded

full underside has surface corrosion

Pass 10 Aug 2016 98,577 miles

SLIGHT CORROSION ON FUEL PIPES

Fail 9 Aug 2016 98,555 miles

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

SLIGHT CORROSION ON FUEL PIPES

Pass 20 Aug 2015 92,674 miles
Fail 17 Aug 2015 92,595 miles

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

Fail 28 Aug 2014 86,415 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Pass 28 Aug 2014 86,415 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Pass 21 Aug 2013 76,048 miles

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

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Fail 20 Aug 2013 80,816 miles

Nearside Front Front wheel bearing has excessive play (2.5.A.3c)

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

Offside Anti-roll bar insecure (2.4.G.1)

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

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

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

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

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

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

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 30 Aug 2012 65,204 miles
Fail 29 Aug 2012 65,204 miles

Nearside Front Front wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.5.A.2)

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

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

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Pass 30 Aug 2011 54,358 miles
Fail 16 Aug 2011 54,144 miles

Nearside Axle swivel joint has excessive movement between a swivel joint and its housing (2.5.A.1b)

Nearside Outer Front drive shaft coupling flexible rubber or fabric coupling softened by oil contamination (2.5.C.1e)

Pass 31 Aug 2010 42,182 miles
Pass 17 Aug 2009 26,815 miles
Pass 11 Aug 2008 20,956 miles
Pass 14 Aug 2007 17,581 miles
Fail 13 Aug 2007 17,579 miles

Offside Front Front constant velocity joint is excessively worn (2.5.C.1b)

Pass 18 Sep 2006 13,560 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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YH53 KME 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 63.6%.

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 YH53 KME, 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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YH53 KME is a 2003 Suzuki Jimny, first registered on 22 September 2003.

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