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YK52 RBG

2003 Suzuki Jimny

Silver Petrol 1328cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Mar 2021
Tests24 (17 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate70.8%

Mileage

87,625 mi
Last recorded87,625 miles
Recorded on14 Mar 2020
Typical for 2003 Suzuki Jimny57,891 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYK52 RBG
MakeSuzuki
ModelJimny
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,328cc

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MOT History

17 pass 7 fail
Pass 14 Mar 2020 87,625 miles

Offside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Fail 13 Mar 2020 87,624 miles

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

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

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 29 Mar 2019 85,878 miles

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

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

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

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

Offside Front Suspension component pin or bush slightly worn king pin (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 27 Mar 2018 82,736 miles
Fail 27 Mar 2018 82,736 miles

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

Pass 11 Oct 2017 79,221 miles

sub frame mounting areas corroded-front brake pads worn low-exhaust system corroded-inner wheel arches corroded-n/s/r shocker damp

Pass 8 Nov 2016 77,500 miles
Pass 14 Oct 2015 74,817 miles
Fail 14 Oct 2015 74,817 miles

Nearside Front All position lamps not working (1.1.A.3b)

Pass 10 Mar 2015

eml on

no mileage dispayed

o/s/f swivel hub oil seal slight leak

Pass 14 Oct 2014 72,554 miles
Pass 19 Feb 2014 68,505 miles

Front axle breather pipes corroded

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

NSF swivel housing has a slight leak of grease

Nearside Inner Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

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

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

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

Offside Inner Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Rear Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Fail 19 Feb 2014 68,504 miles

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

Front axle breather pipes corroded

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

NSF swivel housing has a slight leak of grease

Nearside Inner Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

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

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

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

Offside Inner Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Rear Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Pass 22 Feb 2013 63,862 miles

fuel pipes corroded

Fail 19 Feb 2013 63,818 miles

Brake load sensing valve inoperative (3.6.E.3)

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

fuel pipes corroded

Pass 23 Feb 2012 58,585 miles

All fuel & metal brake pipes corroded

Fail 17 Feb 2012 58,505 miles

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

Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

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

All fuel & metal brake pipes corroded

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 28 Jan 2011 52,512 miles

Offside Front Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 10 Feb 2010 44,924 miles
Fail 10 Feb 2010 44,924 miles

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

Pass 10 Feb 2009 42,670 miles
Pass 29 Jan 2008 312,164 miles
Pass 12 Feb 2007 26,300 miles
Pass 22 Feb 2006 21,435 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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YK52 RBG is a 2003 Suzuki Jimny in Silver with a 1,328cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70.8%.

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 YK52 RBG, 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 YK52 RBG registered?

YK52 RBG is a 2003 Suzuki Jimny, first registered on 13 February 2003.

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