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YK03 ALM

2003 Suzuki Jimny

Black Petrol 1328cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 Oct 2017
Tests15 (11 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate73.3%

Mileage

54,700 mi
Last recorded54,700 miles
Recorded on26 Oct 2016
Typical for 2003 Suzuki Jimny57,891 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYK03 ALM
MakeSuzuki
ModelJimny
Year2003
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,328cc

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MOT History

11 pass 4 fail
Pass 26 Oct 2016 54,700 miles
Pass 20 Oct 2015 53,439 miles
Fail 20 Oct 2015 53,439 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end loose (2.2.B.1d)

Pass 21 Oct 2014 52,529 miles
Fail 15 Oct 2014 52,517 miles

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

Nearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Offside Headlamp damaged but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Pass 24 Oct 2013 50,926 miles
Fail 24 Oct 2013 50,926 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 9 Oct 2012 48,582 miles
Pass 19 Oct 2011 46,221 miles
Pass 27 Oct 2010 44,099 miles
Pass 10 Sep 2009 42,721 miles
Fail 10 Aug 2009 42,008 miles

Offside Front Front drive shaft coupling is excessively worn (2.5.C.1c)

Pass 7 Aug 2008 28,972 miles
Pass 19 Jul 2007 15,293 miles
Pass 31 Jul 2006 5,429 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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YK03 ALM is a 2003 Suzuki Jimny in Black with a 1,328cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.3%.

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 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 YK03 ALM, 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

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What year was YK03 ALM registered?

YK03 ALM is a 2003 Suzuki Jimny, first registered on 30 July 2003.

Is YK03 ALM safe to buy?

The MOT history for YK03 ALM shows 15 tests with a 73.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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