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YK03 DAT

2003 Suzuki Jimny

Red Petrol 1328cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires18 Nov 2026
Tests23 (20 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate87%

Mileage

78,984 mi
Last recorded78,984 miles
Recorded on12 Nov 2025
Typical for 2003 Suzuki Jimny57,891 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYK03 DAT
MakeSuzuki
ModelJimny
Year2003
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,328cc

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MOT History

20 pass 3 fail
Pass 12 Nov 2025 78,984 miles
Pass 12 Nov 2024 67,782 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Fail 12 Nov 2024 67,782 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Pass 11 Nov 2023 55,661 miles
Pass 9 Nov 2022 43,198 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 15 Nov 2021 31,498 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Nearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened inner face (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Inner Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened inner face (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Inner Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Service brake grabbing slightly (1.2.1 (c))

Fail 15 Nov 2021 31,493 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Nearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened inner face (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Inner Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened inner face (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Inner Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Service brake grabbing slightly (1.2.1 (c))

Pass 12 Nov 2020 29,759 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 11 Nov 2019 26,601 miles
Pass 5 Nov 2018 26,389 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 31 Oct 2017 25,021 miles
Pass 8 Nov 2016 23,574 miles

Engine light on

Pass 19 Nov 2015 22,232 miles
Pass 14 Nov 2014 21,084 miles

near side front tyre is perished on side wall

Pass 15 Jul 2013 18,899 miles

n/s front tyre slighty perished side wall

Fail 9 Jul 2012 17,366 miles

Centre Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

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

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

Pass 9 Jul 2012 17,366 miles
Pass 6 Jul 2011 16,003 miles
Pass 30 Jun 2010 14,963 miles

Offside Front Axle swivel joint has slight movement between a swivel joint and its housing (2.5.A.1b)

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

grease leaking from offside of front axle (swivel joint)

oil leak from engine

Pass 6 Jul 2009 13,518 miles
Pass 15 Jul 2008 12,190 miles
Pass 24 Jul 2007 10,774 miles
Pass 18 Jul 2006 9,203 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 DAT is a 2003 Suzuki Jimny in Red with a 1,328cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 87%.

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 DAT, 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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YK03 DAT is a 2003 Suzuki Jimny, first registered on 26 July 2003.

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