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YK53 VMC

2003 Suzuki Jimny

Green Petrol 1328cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 Nov 2019
Tests23 (13 pass, 10 fail)
Pass rate56.5%

Mileage

71,903 mi
Last recorded71,903 miles
Recorded on24 Oct 2018
Typical for 2003 Suzuki Jimny57,891 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

13 pass 10 fail
Pass 24 Oct 2018 71,903 miles

Offside Front Axle swivel pins and bushes swivel pin and/or bush slightly worn (5.1.2 (b) (i))

Fail 18 Oct 2018 71,899 miles

Nearside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

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

Pass 15 Nov 2017 70,730 miles

heavily under sealed floor area

Fail 9 Nov 2017 70,730 miles

Front Brake pipe excessively corroded to rear (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 12 Oct 2016 68,091 miles
Fail 10 Oct 2016 68,089 miles

Nearside Rear Inner Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded inner arch holed and badly corroded within prescribed area (5.2.6)

Nearside Rear Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded inner sill holed and badly corroded within prescribed area (2.4.A.3)

Offside Rear Inner Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded inner arch holed and badly corroded within prescribed area (5.2.6)

Offside Rear Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded inner sill holed and badly corroded within prescribed area (2.4.A.3)

Fail 2 Sep 2016 67,546 miles

Nearside Rear Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings Inner sill (6.1.B.2)

Nearside Rear Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings Outer sill under plastic trim (6.1.B.2)

Offside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

Offside Rear Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings Inner lower wheel arch/end sill (6.1.B.2)

Front Body has slight corrosion Both inner Wings behind headlamps (6.1.B.2)

Nearside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

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

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

Offside Rear Body has slight corrosion Inner and outer sill (6.1.B.2)

Offside Rear Fuel Pipe/s corroded ()

Offside front swivel housing losing grease

Rear coil spring corroded Both springs (2.4.C.1b)

Pass 8 Sep 2015 56,749 miles

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

Fail 2 Sep 2015 56,418 miles

Nearside Front wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.5.A.2)

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

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

Pass 9 Sep 2014 44,459 miles
Pass 11 Sep 2013 33,783 miles
Pass 30 Jul 2012 31,329 miles
Fail 26 Jul 2012 31,264 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage worn and seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage worn and seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Gearbox mounting defective

Pass 22 Jul 2011 28,269 miles

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Underside of vehicle heavily corroded

Fail 22 Jul 2011 28,269 miles

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

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

Offside Front coil spring incomplete (2.4.C.1a)

Offside Rear Brake pipe leaking (3.6.A.1)

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

Underside of vehicle heavily corroded

Pass 16 Jul 2010 26,091 miles
Fail 16 Jul 2010 26,088 miles

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

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

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

Pass 14 Jul 2009 22,724 miles
Pass 6 Aug 2008 19,611 miles

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

Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Fail 6 Aug 2008 19,611 miles

Offside Front Steering pivot point has excessive play (2.2.B.1g)

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

Nearside Front Steering pivot point has slight play (2.2.B.1g)

Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Pass 8 Aug 2007 16,133 miles

Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Pass 1 Aug 2006 12,706 miles
Fail 1 Aug 2006 12,706 miles

Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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 VMC is a 2003 Suzuki Jimny in Green with a 1,328cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 56.5%.

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 VMC, 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 VMC is a 2003 Suzuki Jimny, first registered on 3 September 2003.

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