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YK03 CUF

2003 Suzuki Jimny

Silver Petrol 1328cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires19 Nov 2026
Tests26 (20 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate76.9%

Mileage

67,389 mi
Last recorded67,389 miles
Recorded on24 Oct 2025
Typical for 2003 Suzuki Jimny57,891 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYK03 CUF
MakeSuzuki
ModelJimny
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,328cc

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MOT History

20 pass 6 fail
Pass 24 Oct 2025 67,389 miles

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

Lower Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced under body and suspension components (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Nearside Front stub axle leaking

Pass 8 Nov 2024 58,956 miles

Brake fluid close to minimum mark on minimum mark (1.1.10 (d) (ii))

Brake fluid warning lamp illuminated (1.1.10 (f))

Front Coil spring corroded both side (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Outer cv joint covered in grease

Pass 20 Nov 2023 52,938 miles

Front to rear brake pipes and rear brake pipes all poorly routed and rubbing agianst each other. Insecure

Offside Rear Brake backing plate corroded

Fail 10 Nov 2023 52,932 miles

Brake valve leaking Front junction block (1.1.7 (d) (i))

Fuel pipe insecure All front to rear along axle (6.1.3 (a) (i))

Nearside Brake pipe likely to become detached or damaged Front to rear (1.1.11 (d) (ii))

Offside Brake pipe likely to become detached or damaged Front to rear (1.1.11 (d) (ii))

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

Offside Rear Lower Brake pipe leaking on a hydraulic braking system At wheel cylinder (1.1.11 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Upper Brake pipe connection leaking on a hydraulic braking system At wheel cylinder (1.1.11 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Front to rear brake pipes and rear brake pipes all poorly routed and rubbing agianst each other. Insecure

Nearside Brake pipe inadequately clipped or supported Front to rear (1.1.11 (d) (i))

Offside Brake pipe inadequately clipped or supported Front to rear (1.1.11 (d) (i))

Offside Rear Brake backing plate corroded

Fail 23 Sep 2023 52,926 miles

Brake pedal has insufficient reserve travel (1.1.2 (a))

Emissions unable to be completed Exhaust detatched at centre (8.2.1.2 (d))

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Brake pipe excessively corroded Front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Brake pipe excessively corroded Front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

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

Offside Rear Suspension component pin or bush excessively worn Axle stabilizer bar (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Brake hydraulic reservoir fluid not visible (1.1.10 (d) (iii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 4 Oct 2022 48,243 miles
Pass 3 Sep 2021 46,926 miles

Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced general all over body and chassis corrosion (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Rear Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced boot floor (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Fail 9 Aug 2021 46,914 miles

Nearside Rear Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced outrigger body mounting (6.1.1 (c) (i))

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

Offside Front Inner Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced wing near headlight (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Rear Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced outrigger body mounting (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Rear Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced boot floor (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 29 Jul 2020 45,317 miles

Offside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 22 Jul 2019 42,937 miles
Pass 24 Jul 2018 39,668 miles
Pass 27 Jul 2017 36,233 miles
Pass 20 Jul 2016 33,799 miles

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

Pass 24 Jul 2015 30,792 miles
Pass 14 Aug 2014 28,689 miles
Fail 11 Aug 2014 28,689 miles

Centre Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Nearside Front suspension has excessive play in a pin or bush of a lower wishbone inner bearing (2.5.B.1a) DANGEROUS

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

Offside Front suspension has excessive play in a pin or bush of an upper wishbone inner bearing (2.5.B.1a) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 12 Aug 2013 27,701 miles
Pass 30 Jul 2012 24,592 miles
Pass 8 Aug 2011 21,143 miles
Pass 6 Aug 2010 17,639 miles
Pass 10 Aug 2009 15,271 miles
Fail 7 Aug 2009 15,271 miles

Nearside Front Axle swivel joint has excessive play in a ball joint (2.5.A.3b)

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

oilleak on nearside front swivel ball joint

Pass 11 Aug 2008 12,683 miles

rear wiper does not clear screen

Pass 14 Aug 2007 10,259 miles
Fail 10 Aug 2007 10,250 miles

Offside Front Axle swivel joint has excessive play (2.5.A.3b)

Pass 11 Aug 2006 74,266 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 CUF is a 2003 Suzuki Jimny in Silver with a 1,328cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 26 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.9%.

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 YK03 CUF, 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 YK03 CUF registered?

YK03 CUF is a 2003 Suzuki Jimny, first registered on 12 August 2003.

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The MOT history for YK03 CUF shows 26 tests with a 76.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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