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YP03 UFA

2003 Suzuki Jimny

Blue Petrol 1298cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 Dec 2020
Tests17 (13 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate76.5%

Mileage

65,104 mi
Last recorded65,104 miles
Recorded on22 Jun 2019
Typical for 2003 Suzuki Jimny57,891 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYP03 UFA
MakeSuzuki
ModelJimny
Year2003
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,298cc

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MOT History

13 pass 4 fail
Pass 22 Jun 2019 65,104 miles
Fail 3 Oct 2018 65,020 miles

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

Nearside Rear Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced BODY MOUNT (6.1.1 (c) (i))

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

Offside Rear Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced BODY MOUNT (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Front Inner Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Central Exhaust mounting defective EXHAUST MOUNT RUSTED OUT (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside DOOR MIRROR TEMPORARY REPAIR

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

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

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

Pass 6 Oct 2017 63,292 miles

HEADLAMP HEIGHT CONTROLE ON NO/3 SETTING

Nearside DOOR MIRROR TEMPORARY REPAIR

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Fail 6 Oct 2017 63,292 miles

HEADLAMP HEIGHT CONTROLE ON NO/3 SETTING

Nearside DOOR MIRROR TEMPORARY REPAIR

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Pass 6 Oct 2016 61,066 miles
Fail 6 Oct 2016 61,066 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone 'A' (8.3.1e)

Pass 7 Oct 2015 58,849 miles

Metal fuel lines slightly corroded

Slight engine oil leaK

Pass 1 Oct 2014 55,942 miles

Metal fuel pipes at rear of vehicle corroded

Oil leak

One offside washer jet blocked

Pass 3 Oct 2013 52,612 miles

Nearside Rear Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Offside Rear Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

slight corrosion on fuel pipes

Pass 22 Sep 2012 48,407 miles

Fuel pipe/s corroded

Fail 20 Sep 2012 48,406 miles

Nearside Front Drag link end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

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

Fuel pipe/s corroded

Pass 18 Oct 2011 44,332 miles
Pass 20 Oct 2010 39,983 miles

rear silencer very rusty

Pass 27 Oct 2009 35,251 miles

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

Pass 8 Oct 2008 30,346 miles
Pass 9 Oct 2007 25,166 miles
Pass 2 Oct 2006 22,556 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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YP03 UFA is a 2003 Suzuki Jimny in Blue with a 1,298cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.5%.

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 YP03 UFA, 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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YP03 UFA is a 2003 Suzuki Jimny, first registered on 14 April 2003.

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