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YK03 DWS

2003 Suzuki Jimny

Silver Petrol 1328cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Apr 2022
Tests18 (11 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate61.1%

Mileage

54,022 mi
Last recorded54,022 miles
Recorded on23 Apr 2021
Typical for 2003 Suzuki Jimny57,891 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

11 pass 7 fail
Pass 23 Apr 2021 54,022 miles

UNDER CHASSIS COROSION

Pass 19 Feb 2019 54,021 miles

Central Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 19 Feb 2019 54,021 miles

Offside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Central Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Central Front Windscreen wiper blade defective both (3.4 (b) (i))

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

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

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 4 Oct 2017 53,518 miles
Pass 7 Oct 2016 52,249 miles

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Front front brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

Nearside Front swivel joint leaking

Fail 6 Oct 2016 52,247 miles

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Front front brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

Nearside Front swivel joint leaking

Pass 3 Oct 2015 49,741 miles

Nearside Front Brake lining(s) wearing thin inner (3.5.1g)

Offside Front Brake lining(s) wearing thin inner and outer (3.5.1g)

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded from T joint leading to offside rear upper brake hose (3.6.B.2c)

brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both front slightly corroded inner faces. (3.5.1i)

Fail 3 Oct 2015 49,741 miles

Nearside Front Brake lining(s) wearing thin inner (3.5.1g)

Offside Front Brake lining(s) wearing thin inner and outer (3.5.1g)

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded from T joint leading to offside rear upper brake hose (3.6.B.2c)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid both front (8.2.3)

brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both front slightly corroded inner faces. (3.5.1i)

Pass 2 Jan 2014 44,389 miles

back box corroded

both rear damper lower bushes deteriorated

center exhaust bracket missing but still secure

nsf brake flexi corroded but not exessivly

steering box has slight play

feed pipes to front hubs corroded but not leaking

Fail 30 Dec 2013 44,389 miles

Nearside Front Front suspension ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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)

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

back box corroded

both rear damper lower bushes deteriorated

center exhaust bracket missing but still secure

nsf brake flexi corroded but not exessivly

steering box has slight play

eml light on dash

feed pipes to front hubs corroded but not leaking

Pass 6 Jan 2012 38,688 miles

Front Brake lining(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

front discs showing signs of wear

Fail 9 Jul 2010 29,994 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

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

slight wear on inner face of front brake discs

Pass 9 Jul 2010 29,994 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

slight wear on inner face of front brake discs

Fail 8 Jul 2010 29,974 miles

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

Centre Front Exhaust has a part missing (7.1.1a)

Emissions not tested (7.0)

Nearside Front front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

Offside Rear Exhaust has a part missing (7.1.1a)

clutch very high

Pass 24 Mar 2009 25,334 miles
Fail 23 Mar 2009 25,333 miles

Centre Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Centre Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching by more than 10mm within zone 'A' (8.3.1b)

Nearside Headlamp aim too far to the left (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too far to the left (1.8)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 9 Nov 2007 20,963 miles
Pass 24 Aug 2006 15,377 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 DWS is a 2003 Suzuki Jimny in Silver with a 1,328cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.1%.

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 DWS, 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 DWS is a 2003 Suzuki Jimny, first registered on 29 August 2003.

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