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YK03 DBA

2003 Suzuki Jimny

Green Petrol 1328cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Jan 2021
Tests21 (14 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

51,872 mi
Last recorded51,872 miles
Recorded on26 Jun 2019
Typical for 2003 Suzuki Jimny57,891 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYK03 DBA
MakeSuzuki
ModelJimny
Year2003
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,328cc

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MOT History

14 pass 7 fail
Pass 26 Jun 2019 51,872 miles
Fail 25 Jun 2019 51,872 miles

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

Pass 28 Jun 2018 48,873 miles
Pass 5 Jul 2017 46,822 miles
Pass 5 Jul 2016 42,775 miles
Fail 28 Jun 2016 42,775 miles

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

Pass 8 Sep 2015 41,753 miles

4x4 vacuum pipes corroded though

metal fuel pipes corroded ,not leaking

Pass 11 Sep 2014 39,998 miles
Fail 9 Sep 2014 39,997 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Offside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

Nearside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Pass 19 Sep 2013 38,168 miles
Fail 18 Sep 2013 38,165 miles

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

Pass 8 Oct 2012 36,006 miles
Fail 5 Oct 2012 36,006 miles

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

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

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

Pass 7 Oct 2011 33,589 miles

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

Pass 11 Oct 2010 32,309 miles

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

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

o/s/f and n/s/f tyres ,side walls cracked all round

Fail 8 Oct 2010 32,307 miles

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

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

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

advise o/s/f disc has a small run out

o/s/f and n/s/f tyres ,side walls cracked all round

Pass 1 Oct 2009 29,189 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.7.5)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.7.5)

Pass 17 Oct 2008 25,448 miles

advise n/s/f brake hose ferrules corroded

Pass 10 Aug 2007 22,288 miles
Pass 15 Aug 2006 20,463 miles
Fail 11 Aug 2006 20,449 miles

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

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 DBA is a 2003 Suzuki Jimny in Green with a 1,328cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 DBA, 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 DBA is a 2003 Suzuki Jimny, first registered on 17 August 2003.

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