MOT Status
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92,776 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
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))
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))
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))
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))
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
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
Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Rear two (5.2.3 (e))
chassis undersealed
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
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))
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))
Offside Rear dust cap missing
Oil leak sump ()
covers over sills
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
all four tyres slightly perished
exhaust system rusty
Nearside Front tyre worn on outer edge
Offside Front tyre has cut in sidewall, cords not exposed
Offside Front Front wheel bearing has excessive play (2.5.A.3c)
How Reliable is the Suzuki Jimny?
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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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