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YP53 FKA

2003 Suzuki Jimny

Black Petrol 1328cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Sep 2025
Tests25 (20 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

137,161 mi
Last recorded137,161 miles
Recorded on28 Sep 2024
Typical for 2003 Suzuki Jimny57,891 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYP53 FKA
MakeSuzuki
ModelJimny
Year2003
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,328cc

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MOT History

20 pass 5 fail
Pass 28 Sep 2024 137,161 miles
Fail 28 Aug 2024 137,084 miles

Central Rear Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced Floor pan is significantly rusted & holed. (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

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

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

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

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

Offside Rear Direction indicator lens defective such that the emitted light is adversely affected (4.4.1 (b) (ii))

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

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

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

Pass 25 Aug 2023 132,960 miles
Fail 25 Aug 2023 132,960 miles

Central Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

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

Pass 31 Aug 2022 132,484 miles

nearside front hub oil seal leaking slightly

vehicle structure slight corrosion

Pass 26 Aug 2021 132,327 miles

Fuel Pipe/s corroded ()

Offside Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

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

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

vehicle structure slight corrosion

Fail 25 Aug 2021 132,327 miles

Front passenger door cannot be opened from inside the vehicle (6.2.3 (a))

Fuel Pipe/s corroded ()

Offside Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

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

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

vehicle structure slight corrosion

Pass 26 Aug 2020 125,521 miles

Fuel Pipe/s corroded ()

Nearside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

nearside front hub oil seal leaking slightly

vehicle structure slight corrosion

Pass 27 Aug 2019 113,559 miles
Pass 27 Nov 2018 105,436 miles
Pass 12 Oct 2017 91,763 miles
Pass 25 Oct 2016 79,228 miles
Fail 6 Oct 2016 46,926 miles

Offside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Rear registration plate obscured By tow bar (6.3.1d)

Trailer electrical socket (13 pin) not operating the trailer lamps as intended (1.9.4)

Trailer electrical socket insecure (1.9.3a)

Nearside front hub seal leaking grease

Pass 3 Nov 2015 72,441 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Nearside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules inner wing end (3.6.B.4e)

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

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded along axle to wheel cyclinder (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded both pipes on bulkhead adjacent to bracket (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded along chassis to rear hose adjacent to bracket (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded both pipes along axle to wheel cyclinder (3.6.B.2c)

Fail 30 Oct 2015 72,409 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Nearside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules inner wing end (3.6.B.4e)

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

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded along axle to wheel cyclinder (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded both pipes on bulkhead adjacent to bracket (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded along chassis to rear hose adjacent to bracket (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded both pipes along axle to wheel cyclinder (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 16 Oct 2014 67,330 miles

front and rear suspension rubbers mounts stating to wear

Pass 7 Oct 2013 61,605 miles
Pass 20 Oct 2012 56,151 miles

Fuel pipe/s corroded

Nearside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Offside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

both rear shock absorber lower bushes slightly deteriorated

Pass 30 Sep 2011 48,446 miles
Pass 4 Oct 2010 40,410 miles

both front tyres slightly perished

offside rear tyre slightly perished

rear exhaust box corroded

Pass 2 Oct 2009 32,283 miles

Nail in offside rear tyre

Pass 3 Oct 2008 25,438 miles
Pass 24 Sep 2007 17,715 miles
Pass 24 Sep 2007 17,715 miles
Pass 2 Oct 2006 12,313 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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YP53 FKA is a 2003 Suzuki Jimny in Black with a 1,328cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 YP53 FKA, 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 YP53 FKA registered?

YP53 FKA is a 2003 Suzuki Jimny, first registered on 26 October 2003.

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