MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
71,903 miAbove average mileage for this year
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50+ data pointsMOT History
Offside Front Axle swivel pins and bushes swivel pin and/or bush slightly worn (5.1.2 (b) (i))
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))
heavily under sealed floor area
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)
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)
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)
Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
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)
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
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
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
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)
Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)
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)
Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)
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.
Top MOT Failure Points
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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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What year was YK53 VMC registered?
YK53 VMC is a 2003 Suzuki Jimny, first registered on 3 September 2003.
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