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YK53 YVD

2003 Suzuki Jimny

Blue Petrol 1328cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Jun 2024
Tests19 (17 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate89.5%

Mileage

81,553 mi
Last recorded81,553 miles
Recorded on9 Jun 2023
Typical for 2003 Suzuki Jimny57,891 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYK53 YVD
MakeSuzuki
ModelJimny
Year2003
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,328cc

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MOT History

17 pass 2 fail
Pass 9 Jun 2023 81,553 miles

Front Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Offside Cab or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Steering linkage ball joint ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 3 Nov 2021 66,037 miles
Pass 3 Nov 2020 61,790 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material all steel (1.1.11 (c))

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

Nearside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Offside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 29 Oct 2019 61,071 miles

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

Nearside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Offside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Fail 29 Oct 2019 61,071 miles

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

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Nearside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Offside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Pass 18 Oct 2018 59,653 miles

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

Pass 12 Oct 2017 58,265 miles

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 11 Oct 2016 56,330 miles

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

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 13 Oct 2015 53,180 miles

slight play in steering rack ends

Pass 13 Oct 2014 51,091 miles

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Pass 25 Sep 2013 48,202 miles

EXHAUST centre section hanger corroded and broken off of system. remainder of system adequately supported

EXHAUST rear silencer outer casing corroded. not leaking at time of test

Fuel pipe/s corroded

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

Pass 28 Sep 2012 45,811 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Nail in offside rear tyre

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

Pass 28 Sep 2011 43,157 miles
Pass 29 Sep 2010 40,529 miles

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

Pass 29 Sep 2009 36,080 miles

both front wiper blades starting to tear

Pass 2 Oct 2008 31,909 miles
Pass 28 Sep 2007 27,033 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 11 Sep 2006 19,283 miles
Fail 7 Sep 2006 59,613 miles

Brake performance not tested (3.7.A.1)

Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.C.1a)

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

Offside Front Front wheel bearing has excessive play (2.5.A.3c) DANGEROUS

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.C.1b) DANGEROUS

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 YVD is a 2003 Suzuki Jimny in Blue with a 1,328cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 89.5%.

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 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 YVD, 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 YVD registered?

YK53 YVD is a 2003 Suzuki Jimny, first registered on 1 September 2003.

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