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YK03 ZGY

2003 Suzuki Jimny

Blue Petrol 1328cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 Jan 2024
Tests26 (17 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate65.4%

Mileage

104,867 mi
Last recorded104,867 miles
Recorded on29 Feb 2024
Typical for 2003 Suzuki Jimny57,891 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYK03 ZGY
MakeSuzuki
ModelJimny
Year2003
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,328cc

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MOT History

17 pass 9 fail
Fail 29 Feb 2024 104,867 miles

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

Nearside Front Inner Body mounting fixings insecure such that stability is seriously impaired corroded (6.2.2 (c) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Inner Body mounting fixings insecure such that stability is seriously impaired corroded (6.2.2 (c) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Inner Body mounting fixings insecure such that stability is seriously impaired corroded (6.2.2 (c) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Inner Body mounting fixings insecure such that stability is seriously impaired corroded (6.2.2 (c) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 21 Jan 2023 98,337 miles

corrosion to fuel pipes

underside of car covered in protective coating (previous advisory surface corrosion to underside)

Fail 16 Jan 2023 98,337 miles

Brake pipe excessively corroded front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

Main beam tell-tale not working (4.9.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Headlamp light intensity severely reduced (4.1.4 (a))

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

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded n/s&o/s (1.1.11 (c))

Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced surface corrosion to underside (6.1.1 (c) (i))

corrosion to fuel pipes

Pass 31 Jan 2022 96,639 miles

Front Service brake imbalance requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Fuel Pipe/s corroded ()

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

Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced All Underbody Rusting (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Fail 28 Jan 2022 96,623 miles

Nearside Front Wheel bearing has excessive play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))

Front Service brake imbalance requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Fuel Pipe/s corroded ()

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

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

Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced All Underbody Rusting (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 5 Feb 2021 93,090 miles

Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive sill back (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material axle pipes (1.1.11 (c))

Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive boot floor (7.1.1 (a) (i))

head light panels corroded both

Pass 24 Feb 2020 90,304 miles

Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Non obligatory mirror damaged ()

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material to drum (1.1.11 (c))

both front inner wheel arches (behind headlamps) slighty corroded

sill covers fitted

Fail 13 Feb 2020 90,304 miles

Brake pipe excessively corroded offside lower front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

Brake pipe excessively corroded steel pipe from offside rear flexible (1.1.11 (c))

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

Rear Fuel pipe leaking (6.1.3 (b) (i))

Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced nearside rear outer sill corrded (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced offside rear inner wheel arch corroded (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed inner edge (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))

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

Fuel Pipe/s corroded ()

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Non obligatory mirror damaged ()

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material to drum (1.1.11 (c))

both front inner wheel arches (behind headlamps) slighty corroded

sill covers fitted

Pass 7 Sep 2018 80,785 miles

Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))

Offside Front Nail in tyre 2 nails in tread ()

fuel pipes corroding

Fail 24 Aug 2018 80,785 miles

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

Offside Rear Seat belt not functioning as intended does not extend (7.1.2 (c))

Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))

Offside Front Nail in tyre 2 nails in tread ()

fuel pipes corroding

Pass 17 Jul 2017 78,089 miles

Nearside Front Non obligatory mirror damaged ()

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

offside front tyre cracking

sill covers fitted

Fail 5 Jul 2017 78,078 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

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

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded nearside rear inner sill (2.4.A.3)

Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded offside rear inner sill (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Front Non obligatory mirror damaged ()

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

offside front tyre cracking

sill covers fitted

Pass 7 Jul 2016 74,806 miles

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

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

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

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

Fail 6 Jul 2016 74,806 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

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

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

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

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

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

Pass 31 Mar 2015 70,982 miles
Pass 1 Apr 2014 69,390 miles
Pass 28 Feb 2013 65,341 miles
Pass 24 Feb 2012 57,904 miles

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Nearside Rear Lower Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Offside Rear Lower Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

centre exhaust braket is broken.

Pass 16 Feb 2011 54,109 miles

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

Fail 16 Feb 2011 54,109 miles

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

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

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Fail 22 Feb 2010 50,047 miles

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Pass 22 Feb 2010 50,047 miles
Pass 4 Mar 2009 45,701 miles
Pass 2 Feb 2008 41,067 miles

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

Pass 2 Feb 2007 32,255 miles

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

Pass 24 Feb 2006 25,010 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 ZGY is a 2003 Suzuki Jimny in Blue with a 1,328cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 26 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 65.4%.

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 ZGY, 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 ZGY is a 2003 Suzuki Jimny, first registered on 1 March 2003.

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