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YK03 KDF

2003 Suzuki Jimny

Red Petrol 1298cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires19 Oct 2026
Tests21 (17 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate81%

Mileage

60,671 mi
Last recorded60,671 miles
Recorded on20 Oct 2025
Typical for 2003 Suzuki Jimny57,891 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYK03 KDF
MakeSuzuki
ModelJimny
Year2003
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,298cc

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MOT History

17 pass 4 fail
Pass 20 Oct 2025 60,671 miles

Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Suspension component mounting repair covered in underseal (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Fail 13 Oct 2025 60,668 miles

Front Headlamp aim too high both (4.1.2 (a))

Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect both sides (4.1.2 (c))

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength inner wing/front crossmember to body mount (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

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

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Seat belt missing all belts missing (7.1.2 (a))

Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Pass 5 Dec 2023 55,172 miles

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

under body and all components coated in sealant

Pass 7 May 2020 52,363 miles
Fail 1 May 2020 52,353 miles

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

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

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Lower Anti-roll bar attachment bracket/mounting insecure and impairing directional stability (5.3.3 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

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

Pass 3 Apr 2019 51,105 miles

Nearside Front Axle swivel pins and bushes swivel pin and/or bush slightly worn And Weeping Oil Slightly (5.1.2 (b) (i))

Offside Front Axle swivel pins and bushes swivel pin and/or bush slightly worn And Weeping Oil Slightly (5.1.2 (b) (i))

Pass 4 Apr 2018 49,397 miles

Nearside And Offside Inner sills Rusty

Offside Front Axle king pin has slight play in pin and/or bush (2.5.A.3a)

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

Rear Exhaust Silencer Delaminating Badly

Fail 4 Apr 2018 49,397 miles

Nearside And Offside Inner sills Rusty

Offside Front Axle king pin has slight play in pin and/or bush (2.5.A.3a)

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

Rear Exhaust Silencer Delaminating Badly

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Pass 31 Mar 2017 47,327 miles

Central Stop lamp has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% (1.2.1b)

Rear Exhaust Silencer Delaminating

Pass 6 Apr 2016 44,798 miles

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

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

Pass 9 Apr 2015 42,420 miles
Pass 6 Mar 2014 39,663 miles
Pass 12 Mar 2013 37,321 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)

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

Pass 28 Feb 2012 35,059 miles
Pass 1 Mar 2011 32,095 miles
Pass 3 Mar 2010 28,089 miles
Pass 3 Mar 2009 24,852 miles
Pass 13 Mar 2008 22,042 miles
Pass 16 Mar 2007 18,499 miles
Fail 12 Mar 2007 18,478 miles

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

Pass 3 Mar 2006 15,531 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 KDF is a 2003 Suzuki Jimny in Red with a 1,298cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81%.

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 KDF, 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 KDF registered?

YK03 KDF is a 2003 Suzuki Jimny, first registered on 4 March 2003.

Is YK03 KDF safe to buy?

The MOT history for YK03 KDF shows 21 tests with a 81% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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