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YL03 UPF

2003 Suzuki Jimny

Blue Petrol 1328cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires10 Dec 2026
Tests29 (20 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate69%

Mileage

82,631 mi
Last recorded82,631 miles
Recorded on11 Dec 2025
Typical for 2003 Suzuki Jimny57,891 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYL03 UPF
MakeSuzuki
ModelJimny
Year2003
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,328cc

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MOT History

20 pass 9 fail
Pass 11 Dec 2025 82,631 miles

bodywork is in very poor condition

Fail 9 Dec 2025 82,630 miles

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

Offside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Rear Registration plate inscription illegible blocked by tow hitch (0.1 (b))

bodywork is in very poor condition

Pass 11 Dec 2024 81,464 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

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

Offside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

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

fuel pipes corroded

steering pipes corroded

Pass 28 Feb 2022 80,667 miles
Pass 26 Mar 2021 79,532 miles
Fail 22 Mar 2021 79,520 miles

Integral body structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting Nearside front inner upper arch holed (behind headlamp) (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Integral body structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting Offside rear inner arch holed (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Service brake excessively binding Offside front brake binding (1.2.1 (f))

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

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

Vehicles internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights ()

brake/hydraulic pipes under bonnet slightly corroded

rear silencer baffles noisy

Pass 24 Mar 2020 77,575 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Drop link (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 25 Sep 2019 76,709 miles

Front Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 17 Sep 2019 76,704 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Nearside Integral body structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting inner sill (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Offside Integral body structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting inner sill (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Front Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 5 Sep 2018 75,258 miles
Pass 8 Sep 2017 72,544 miles

Offside Front Body has slight corrosion mounting area (6.1.B.2)

Rear Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing both rear corroded (2.7.2a)

coil spring corroded all four corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Fail 7 Sep 2017 72,544 miles

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

Offside Front Body has slight corrosion mounting area (6.1.B.2)

Rear Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing both rear corroded (2.7.2a)

coil spring corroded all four corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Pass 25 Aug 2016 68,792 miles
Fail 19 Aug 2016 68,796 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded sill (2.4.A.3)

Pass 26 Aug 2015 65,728 miles

Rear Fuel pipe slightly damaged fuel pipes corroded. (7.2.2)

Fail 20 Aug 2015 65,728 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits lamda reading too high. (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases exhaust blowing at rear. (7.1.2)

Offside Front Front position lamp(s) not working side light not working. (1.1.A.3b)

Rear Fuel pipe slightly damaged fuel pipes corroded. (7.2.2)

Pass 10 Sep 2014 62,657 miles
Fail 9 Sep 2014 62,657 miles

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

Pass 20 Aug 2013 58,876 miles
Pass 28 Aug 2012 55,304 miles
Pass 25 Jun 2012 54,782 miles
Pass 25 Jun 2011 51,466 miles

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

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

Fail 18 Jun 2011 51,462 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

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

Pass 11 Jun 2010 48,387 miles
Fail 10 Jun 2010 48,386 miles

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

Nearside Rear 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 15 Jun 2009 45,910 miles

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

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

Pass 18 Aug 2008 40,706 miles
Pass 10 Aug 2007 30,197 miles
Pass 30 Aug 2006 21,902 miles

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

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 UPF is a 2003 Suzuki Jimny in Blue with a 1,328cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 29 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69%.

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 UPF, 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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YL03 UPF is a 2003 Suzuki Jimny, first registered on 7 August 2003.

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