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YL03 UPC

2003 Suzuki Jimny

Silver Petrol 1328cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Aug 2015
Tests15 (11 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate73.3%

Mileage

69,744 mi
Last recorded69,744 miles
Recorded on5 Aug 2014
Typical for 2003 Suzuki Jimny57,891 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYL03 UPC
MakeSuzuki
ModelJimny
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,328cc

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MOT History

11 pass 4 fail
Pass 5 Aug 2014 69,744 miles
Pass 2 Aug 2013 65,440 miles

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

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

Fail 13 Aug 2012 60,931 miles

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Pass 13 Aug 2012 60,931 miles
Pass 6 Jul 2012 60,620 miles
Fail 2 Jul 2012 60,617 miles

Windscreen has damage to the swept area in excess of a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

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

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

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

Pass 17 Aug 2011 52,210 miles
Pass 26 Aug 2010 43,816 miles
Pass 5 Sep 2009 34,873 miles
Fail 2 Sep 2009 34,844 miles

Nearside Front Axle swivel joint has excessive movement between a swivel joint and its housing (2.5.A.1b)

Nearside Front brake disc contaminated by oil (3.5.1h)

Pass 3 Sep 2008 26,560 miles
Pass 30 Aug 2007 26,976 miles
Fail 21 Aug 2007 26,976 miles

Nearside Rear Seat belt has a cut which has significantly weakened the webbing (5.2.2a)

Offside Front Sub-frame has excessive play in a pin/bearing (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Seat belt has a cut which has significantly weakened the webbing (5.2.2a)

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

Pass 23 Aug 2006 10,477 miles
Pass 27 Jun 2006 10,422 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 UPC is a 2003 Suzuki Jimny in Silver with a 1,328cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.3%.

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 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 YL03 UPC, 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 UPC registered?

YL03 UPC is a 2003 Suzuki Jimny, first registered on 7 July 2003.

Is YL03 UPC safe to buy?

The MOT history for YL03 UPC shows 15 tests with a 73.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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