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YL03 GBE

2003 Suzuki Jimny

Red Petrol 1328cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 Jan 2022
Tests18 (15 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

67,979 mi
Last recorded67,979 miles
Recorded on15 Jan 2021
Typical for 2003 Suzuki Jimny57,891 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYL03 GBE
MakeSuzuki
ModelJimny
Year2003
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,328cc

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MOT History

15 pass 3 fail
Pass 15 Jan 2021 67,979 miles
Pass 10 Jan 2020 67,686 miles
Pass 25 Jul 2018 67,648 miles
Fail 23 Jul 2018 67,644 miles

Nearside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced inner sill (7.1.1 (a) (i))

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

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

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Pass 4 Aug 2017 92,546 miles
Fail 4 Aug 2017 62,545 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm mishaped and cords exposed (4.1.E.1)

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

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Pass 8 Aug 2016 56,252 miles

slight inballance on front brakes in favour of off/side

Pass 24 Aug 2015 50,605 miles

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases joint at rear box (7.1.2)

Pass 20 Aug 2014 45,086 miles
Pass 15 Jul 2013 43,031 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Fuel pipe/s corroded

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

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

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

Pass 27 Jun 2012 40,837 miles

Fuel pipe/s corroded

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

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

Pass 5 Jul 2011

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

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

both discs pitted/corroded

Pass 6 Jul 2010 35,250 miles
Pass 19 Jun 2009 31,918 miles
Pass 18 Jun 2008 25,800 miles
Fail 18 Jun 2008 25,800 miles

Centre Exhaust mounting missing (7.1.1b)

Pass 20 Jun 2007 15,023 miles
Pass 26 Jun 2006 11,765 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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YL03 GBE 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 YL03 GBE, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was YL03 GBE registered?

YL03 GBE is a 2003 Suzuki Jimny, first registered on 30 June 2003.

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The MOT history for YL03 GBE shows 18 tests with a 83.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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