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YK53 VFM

2003 Suzuki Jimny

Red Petrol 1328cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 Nov 2021
Tests18 (15 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

57,561 mi
Last recorded57,561 miles
Recorded on18 Nov 2020
Typical for 2003 Suzuki Jimny57,891 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYK53 VFM
MakeSuzuki
ModelJimny
Year2003
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,328cc

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MOT History

15 pass 3 fail
Pass 18 Nov 2020 57,561 miles
Pass 13 Aug 2019 56,763 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material All brake pipes (1.1.11 (c))

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

Front Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Swivel joint leak

Nearside Rear Inner sill corroded

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

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Inner sill corroded

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

Pass 20 Aug 2018 55,971 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material ALL BRAKE PIPES COVERED WITH GREASE (1.1.11 (c))

EXHAUST CORRODED AND WEAK

Nearside Front Oil leak, but not excessive HUB HAS SLIGHT LEAK (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Offside Front CRACKING IN TREAD

Pass 30 Aug 2017 54,828 miles

Central Stop lamp has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% (1.2.1b)

Fuel Pipe/s corroded ()

Nearside Rear tyre cracking slightly

Offside Brake pipe slightly corroded front to rear (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front tyre cracking slightly

Offside Rear tyre cracking slightly

Pass 25 Aug 2016 53,655 miles

Centre Stop lamp has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% (1.2.1b)

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases CAT (7.1.2)

Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded Brake pipes to load valve (3.6.B.2c)

Fail 23 Aug 2016 53,653 miles

Front Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Nearside Front brake disc contaminated by oil (3.5.1h)

Centre Stop lamp has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% (1.2.1b)

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases CAT (7.1.2)

Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded Brake pipes to load valve (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 28 Aug 2015 52,526 miles

Nearside Front steering joint leaking oil

Pass 3 Sep 2014 49,946 miles

Both front axle swivel housing seals leaking.

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

Pass 14 Aug 2013 46,694 miles
Fail 14 Aug 2013 46,694 miles

Centre Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Pass 28 Aug 2012 42,306 miles
Pass 16 Aug 2011 36,737 miles
Pass 18 Aug 2010 32,061 miles
Pass 2 Sep 2009 27,536 miles
Fail 2 Sep 2009 27,536 miles

Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 1 Sep 2008 23,124 miles
Pass 24 Aug 2007 18,422 miles

Nearside Front Axle swivel joint has slight play (2.5.A.3b)

Nearside Front Stub axle has slight vertical movement between stub axle and axle beam (2.5.A.1a)

Offside Front Axle swivel joint has slight play (2.5.A.3b)

Offside Front Stub axle has slight vertical movement between stub axle and axle beam (2.5.A.1a)

slight oil leak n/s front swivel ball to seal

Pass 14 Aug 2006 12,732 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 VFM is a 2003 Suzuki Jimny in Red with a 1,328cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

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 VFM, 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 VFM is a 2003 Suzuki Jimny, first registered on 10 September 2003.

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