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YK53 VLP

2003 Suzuki Jimny

Red Petrol 1298cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 Mar 2025
Tests20 (15 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

44,065 mi
Last recorded44,065 miles
Recorded on22 Mar 2024
Typical for 2003 Suzuki Jimny57,891 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYK53 VLP
MakeSuzuki
ModelJimny
Year2003
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,298cc

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MOT History

15 pass 5 fail
Pass 22 Mar 2024 44,065 miles

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

Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing x2 (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Body mounting fixing insecure, but overall security not significantly reduced (6.2.2 (c) (i))

front and rear axle corroded

rear back plates corroded

tow bar corroded

Fail 14 Mar 2024 44,065 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced (7.1.1 (a) (i))

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

Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing x2 (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Body mounting fixing insecure, but overall security not significantly reduced (6.2.2 (c) (i))

front and rear axle corroded

rear back plates corroded

tow bar corroded

Pass 20 Mar 2023 43,047 miles

Central Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material 2x into load valve (1.1.11 (c))

Front axle corroded

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

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

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

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear rear back plate corroded

Rear axle corroded

Pass 23 Feb 2022 42,010 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Offside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Fail 22 Feb 2022 42,010 miles

Offside Brake pipe leaking on an air braking system Front to rear (1.1.11 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Offside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Pass 1 Apr 2021 40,586 miles

Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule All brake hose ferrules corroded (1.1.12 (f) (i))

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

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

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

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Corroded before flexi (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Chassis corroded where suspension and steering components mount (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Nearside Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Inner sill corroded (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Nearside Rear Integral body structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security Body corroded where it mounts to chassis (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing Shock absorber casing corroded (5.3.2 (b))

Nearside Rear Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Corrosion along chassis (6.1.1 (c) (i))

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

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

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Corroded before flexi (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Chassis corroded where suspension and steering components mount (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Inner sill corroded (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Rear Fuel Pipe/s corroded Corroded along chassis ()

Offside Rear Integral body structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security Body corroded where it mounts to chassis (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing Shock absorber casing corroded (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Rear Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Corrosion along chassis (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 17 Feb 2020 39,704 miles

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

Nearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Surface corrosion on disc (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Brake pipe corroded before flexi (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing Shock absorber casing corroded (5.3.2 (b))

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

Offside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Surface corrosion on disc (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Brake pipe corroded before flexi (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Chassis area corroded where suspension components mount (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Fuel Pipe/s corroded Fuel pipes corroded long chassis ()

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing Shock absorber casing corroded (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 12 Feb 2019 37,974 miles

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

fuel pipe corroded but no leaks found

Fail 11 Feb 2019 37,974 miles

Nearside Integral body structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting inner sill (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Offside Integral body structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting inner and outer sill (6.2.2 (d) (i))

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

fuel pipe corroded but no leaks found

Pass 15 Feb 2018 32,239 miles

Nearside Front Front suspension has slight movement at a suspension ball joint knuckle joint has slight play (2.5.A.1c)

Offside Front Front suspension has slight movement at a suspension ball joint knuckle joint has slight play (2.5.A.1c)

Pass 9 Feb 2017 27,397 miles
Pass 17 Feb 2016 25,202 miles

engine has slight oil leak

Pass 23 Feb 2015 23,533 miles

both front brake discs slightly corroded

fuel pipes slightly corroded

Fail 19 Feb 2015 23,533 miles

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

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

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

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

both front brake discs slightly corroded

both front brake pads getting low

fuel pipes slightly corroded

rear exhaust slightly deteriorated

Pass 8 Oct 2012 22,299 miles

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

rear exhaust

Pass 12 Oct 2011 20,549 miles
Pass 1 Sep 2008 18,754 miles

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 6 Sep 2007 15,784 miles
Fail 3 Sep 2007 15,784 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Offside Front suspension has excessive play in a upper suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Engine management warning lamp illuminating at all times.

Pass 25 Aug 2006 12,500 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 VLP is a 2003 Suzuki Jimny in Red with a 1,298cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 VLP, 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 VLP is a 2003 Suzuki Jimny, first registered on 1 September 2003.

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