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YK03 XSS

2003 Suzuki Jimny

Silver Petrol 1328cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires15 Dec 2026
Tests27 (20 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate74.1%

Mileage

46,654 mi
Last recorded46,654 miles
Recorded on16 Dec 2025
Typical for 2003 Suzuki Jimny57,891 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

20 pass 7 fail
Pass 16 Dec 2025 46,654 miles

Front Coil spring corroded os and ns (5.3.1 (b) (i))

under body covered in undersill

Fail 10 Dec 2025 46,654 miles

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

Front Coil spring corroded os and ns (5.3.1 (b) (i))

under body covered in undersill

Pass 25 Nov 2024 44,422 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front swivel joint play

corrosion to inner wings near head lamp mounts

Pass 6 Nov 2023 42,941 miles

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 19 Nov 2022 41,081 miles

rear seats not fitted at time of test

slight wear offside front anti roll bar link srm

Fail 10 Nov 2022 41,077 miles

Emissions not tested due to exhaust blow (8.2.1.2 (d))

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

rear seats not fitted at time of test

slight wear offside front anti roll bar link srm

Pass 1 Nov 2021 40,171 miles

Metal brake pipes greased

Nearside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule BORDERLINE (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Offside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule BORDERLINE (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Fail 1 Nov 2021 40,170 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded BORDERLINE (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Offside Front Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded BORDERLINE (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Metal brake pipes greased

Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Pass 19 Oct 2020 38,004 miles
Pass 17 Oct 2019 37,071 miles

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

Fuel Pipe/s corroded ()

Nearside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 23 Oct 2018 36,443 miles

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

Nearside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both rear bushes perishing and splitting (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both rear bushes perishing and splitting (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 12 Oct 2017 35,699 miles

fuel pipes corroded

Pass 30 Sep 2016 35,026 miles

Nearside Front hub cover bolt missing

Rear wiper

Pass 12 Oct 2015 34,152 miles
Pass 30 Oct 2014 33,265 miles
Pass 28 Oct 2013 32,032 miles
Pass 16 Oct 2012 31,046 miles

Fuel pipe/s corroded

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

Fail 15 Oct 2012 31,046 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe seriously damaged (found during steering lock to lock check) (2.2.D.2b)

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

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

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

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

Fuel pipe/s corroded

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

Pass 24 Oct 2011 30,287 miles

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

fuel steel pips are corroded

Fail 24 Oct 2011 34,348 miles

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

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

fuel steel pips are corroded

Pass 17 Sep 2010 27,945 miles
Fail 16 Sep 2010 27,945 miles

Nearside Front Axle king pin has excessive play in pin and/or bush adversely affecting the steering (2.5.A.3a)

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

Pass 2 Oct 2009 26,403 miles
Pass 16 Jul 2008 23,940 miles

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

Pass 23 Jul 2007 19,217 miles
Pass 5 Jul 2006 15,065 miles
Fail 29 Jun 2006 15,063 miles

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

Nearside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

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 XSS is a 2003 Suzuki Jimny in Silver with a 1,328cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 27 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 74.1%.

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 XSS, 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 XSS registered?

YK03 XSS is a 2003 Suzuki Jimny, first registered on 1 August 2003.

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