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YK53 VEV

2003 Suzuki Jimny

Silver Petrol 1328cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires7 Jan 2027
Tests27 (20 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate74.1%

Mileage

92,776 mi
Last recorded92,776 miles
Recorded on8 Jan 2026
Typical for 2003 Suzuki Jimny57,891 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYK53 VEV
MakeSuzuki
ModelJimny
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,328cc

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MOT History

20 pass 7 fail
Pass 8 Jan 2026 92,776 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

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

Pass 21 Oct 2024 86,555 miles
Pass 17 Oct 2023 80,172 miles

Nearside Front Oil leak, but not excessive drive shaft joint (8.4.1 (a) (i))

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

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

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

Pass 18 Oct 2022 69,411 miles
Fail 4 Oct 2022 69,374 miles

Brake pipe excessively corroded from limiter to flex (1.1.11 (c))

Position lamp not working both front side (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Brake pipe inadequately clipped or supported front to rear (1.1.11 (d) (i))

Pass 18 Oct 2021 69,298 miles

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

Nearside Front Swivel joint starting to leak

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

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

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

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

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

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 5 Oct 2021 69,283 miles

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (a))

Exhaust carbon monoxide content at idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

Front Brakes imbalanced across an axle 39% (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Brake pipe excessively corroded Front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

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

Offside Brake pipe excessively corroded Front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

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

Nearside Front Integral body structure or chassis has excessive corrosion to the extent that overall security or stability of the body is impaired Body mounting (6.2.2 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Integral body structure or chassis has excessive corrosion to the extent that overall security or stability of the body is impaired Centre body mounting (6.2.2 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Axle swivel joint so worn or insecure in a stub axle that directional stability is impaired (5.1.2 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Integral body structure or chassis has excessive corrosion to the extent that overall security or stability of the body is impaired Body mounting (6.2.2 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Integral body structure or chassis has excessive corrosion to the extent that overall security or stability of the body is impaired Centre body mounting (6.2.2 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Exhaust mounting defective More than 1 (6.1.2 (a))

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

Nearside Front Swivel joint starting to leak

Nearside Front Wheel arch liner insecure

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

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

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

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

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

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material From load sensing valve (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 9 Sep 2020 65,760 miles

Front Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

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

Front Coil spring corroded both sides (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Front body panel corroded

Nearside Body mounting fixing insecure, but overall security not significantly reduced middle corroded and holed (6.2.2 (c) (i))

Offside Body mounting fixing insecure, but overall security not significantly reduced middle corroded and holed (6.2.2 (c) (i))

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

Rear Coil spring corroded both sides (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced all over (6.1.1 (c) (i))

exhaust system corroded

front and rear suspension corroded

fuel and brake pipes heavily under sealed

under vehical heavily under sealed

Fail 9 Sep 2020 65,760 miles

Front Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

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

Front Coil spring corroded both sides (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Front body panel corroded

Headlamp aim too low both (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Body mounting fixing insecure, but overall security not significantly reduced middle corroded and holed (6.2.2 (c) (i))

Offside Body mounting fixing insecure, but overall security not significantly reduced middle corroded and holed (6.2.2 (c) (i))

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

Rear Coil spring corroded both sides (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced all over (6.1.1 (c) (i))

exhaust system corroded

front and rear suspension corroded

fuel and brake pipes heavily under sealed

under vehical heavily under sealed

Pass 19 Oct 2019 64,213 miles

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Rear two (5.2.3 (e))

chassis undersealed

Fail 17 Sep 2019 64,171 miles

Central Exhaust system insecure (6.1.2 (a))

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction inoperative (8.2.1.2 (h))

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

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength chassis to body mount (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed due to perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed due to perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Fuel Pipe/s corroded ()

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

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

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive chassis to body mount (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

Rear exhaust deteriorated

Pass 17 Sep 2018 63,457 miles

Fuel Pipe/s corroded ()

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing perished (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing perished (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive from the oil sump (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 12 Sep 2018 63,457 miles

Offside Front Service brake grabbing severely (1.2.1 (c))

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

Fuel Pipe/s corroded ()

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing perished (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing perished (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive from the oil sump (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 8 Sep 2017 62,651 miles

Offside Rear dust cap missing

Oil leak sump ()

covers over sills

Fail 5 Sep 2017 62,638 miles

Nearside Front Inner Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded sill (5.2.6)

Nearside Rear Inner Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded sill (5.2.6)

Offside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded sill (5.2.6)

Offside Rear dust cap missing

Oil leak sump ()

covers over sills

Pass 9 Sep 2016 61,765 miles

all four tyres slightly perished

exhaust system rusty

Pass 15 Sep 2015 60,652 miles

Nearside Front tyre worn on outer edge

Offside Front tyre has cut in sidewall, cords not exposed

Pass 11 Sep 2014 58,618 miles
Pass 16 Sep 2013 56,545 miles
Pass 17 Sep 2012 54,101 miles
Pass 7 Sep 2011 51,355 miles
Pass 8 Sep 2010 58,160 miles
Pass 21 Sep 2009 45,517 miles
Pass 1 Aug 2008 41,303 miles
Pass 31 Jul 2007 24,625 miles
Pass 1 Sep 2006 20,240 miles
Fail 24 Aug 2006 20,149 miles

Offside Front Front wheel bearing has excessive play (2.5.A.3c)

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 VEV 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 YK53 VEV, 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 VEV is a 2003 Suzuki Jimny, first registered on 13 September 2003.

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