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YK53 VDD

2003 Suzuki Jimny

Green Petrol 1328cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires21 Mar 2027
Tests25 (20 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

97,882 mi
Last recorded97,882 miles
Recorded on14 Mar 2026
Typical for 2003 Suzuki Jimny57,891 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYK53 VDD
MakeSuzuki
ModelJimny
Year2003
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,328cc

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MOT History

20 pass 5 fail
Pass 14 Mar 2026 97,882 miles
Fail 14 Mar 2026 97,882 miles

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

Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 22 Mar 2025 90,450 miles

Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Pass 22 Feb 2024 83,324 miles
Pass 18 Mar 2023 78,912 miles

Nearside Rear Body not fully secure body mount heavily corroded but not likely to become detached (6.2.2 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Body not fully secure body mount heavily corroded but not likely to become detached (6.2.2 (a) (i))

Fail 13 Mar 2023 78,887 miles

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

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin all (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Body not fully secure body mount heavily corroded but not likely to become detached (6.2.2 (a) (i))

Offside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Offside Rear Body not fully secure body mount heavily corroded but not likely to become detached (6.2.2 (a) (i))

Pass 15 Dec 2021 72,927 miles

Offside Front Body fixing missing, but overall security not significantly reduced body mount corroded and holed off side front (6.2.2 (c) (i))

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

Pass 13 Jul 2020 70,262 miles

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

Fuel Pipe/s corroded Various ()

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

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

Fail 13 Jul 2020 70,262 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

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

Fuel Pipe/s corroded Various ()

Nearside Front Drive shaft joint worn, but not excessively Hub oil leak (6.1.7 (c) (i))

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

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

Pass 1 Aug 2019 67,438 miles

Fuel Pipe/s corroded ()

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

Rear Towball/hitch not fitted at time of test ()

Fail 31 Jul 2019 67,438 miles

Nearside Front Lower Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced Inner sill corroded (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Offside Front Lower Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced Inner sill corroded (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Fuel Pipe/s corroded ()

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

Rear Towball/hitch not fitted at time of test ()

Pass 25 Jul 2018 63,790 miles

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

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

Rear Fuel Pipe/s corroded ()

Fail 25 Jul 2018 63,790 miles

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

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

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

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

Rear Fuel Pipe/s corroded ()

Pass 2 Aug 2017 60,952 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn on inner edge

Outer plastic sill covers fitted

Slight corrosion started in inner sills

Pass 9 Jul 2016 57,559 miles
Pass 1 Aug 2015 54,823 miles
Pass 2 Aug 2014 51,193 miles

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

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

only one horn button works

Pass 27 Jul 2013

o/s/r brake pipe and pipe to compensator corroded

Pass 4 Aug 2012 46,296 miles

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

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

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

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

only one horn button working

Pass 6 Aug 2011 43,438 miles

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

Pass 7 Aug 2010 40,107 miles
Pass 1 Aug 2009 36,502 miles
Pass 2 Aug 2008 30,185 miles

n/s/f tyre bald on inside

o/s/f brake binding

Pass 4 Aug 2007 22,955 miles

n/s/f tyre worn heavy on inside

Pass 4 Aug 2006 16,579 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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YK53 VDD is a 2003 Suzuki Jimny in Green with a 1,328cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 YK53 VDD, 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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YK53 VDD is a 2003 Suzuki Jimny, first registered on 6 September 2003.

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