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YH53 KMF

2003 Suzuki Jimny

Red Petrol 1328cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Oct 2021
Tests18 (14 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

68,911 mi
Last recorded68,911 miles
Recorded on30 Oct 2020
Typical for 2003 Suzuki Jimny57,891 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYH53 KMF
MakeSuzuki
ModelJimny
Year2003
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,328cc

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MOT History

14 pass 4 fail
Pass 30 Oct 2020 68,911 miles
Pass 30 Oct 2019 65,529 miles
Fail 15 Nov 2018 65,520 miles

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

Offside Front Brake pad(s) contaminated swivel housing seal leaking grease (1.1.13 (b))

Integral body structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security offside and nearside inner sills along full length of vehicle (6.2.2 (d) (i))

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

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material to flexi hose steel pipe (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 13 Nov 2017 62,709 miles

Nearside rear tyre cracking

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

Offside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Pass 5 Dec 2016 60,139 miles

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

Fail 21 Nov 2016 60,134 miles

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

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

Fuel Pipe/s corroded ()

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

Pass 25 Nov 2015 57,312 miles

centre brake pipes have been greased

metal part of sf flex lightly corroded

nsf tyre worn on outer edge

Fail 23 Nov 2015 57,308 miles

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

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

metal part of sf flex lightly corroded

nsf tyre worn on outer edge

Pass 1 Dec 2014 54,524 miles

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

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

Pass 12 Nov 2013 51,507 miles

rear silencer rusty

Pass 12 Nov 2012 48,841 miles
Pass 5 Dec 2011 45,986 miles
Pass 6 Dec 2010 42,618 miles
Pass 24 Nov 2009 38,675 miles

offside front tyre tread depth getting low

Pass 8 Dec 2008 35,270 miles
Pass 27 Nov 2007 29,669 miles
Pass 11 Dec 2006 20,325 miles

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

Fail 7 Dec 2006 20,327 miles

Front suspension has excessive play in an outer ball joint (2.5.B.2a)

Front suspension has excessive play in an outer ball joint (2.5.B.2a)

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

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

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 KMF is a 2003 Suzuki Jimny in Red with a 1,328cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.8%.

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 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 YH53 KMF, 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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What year was YH53 KMF registered?

YH53 KMF is a 2003 Suzuki Jimny, first registered on 27 September 2003.

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