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YP53 FKN

2003 Suzuki Jimny

Black Petrol 1328cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 Jul 2026
Tests25 (18 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate72%

Mileage

64,223 mi
Last recorded64,223 miles
Recorded on21 Jul 2025
Typical for 2003 Suzuki Jimny57,891 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

18 pass 7 fail
Pass 21 Jul 2025 64,223 miles

Coil spring corroded both front and rear (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Fuel Pipe/s corroded front to rear ()

Nearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Offside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

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

Rear Lower Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush both rear (5.3.2 (c))

front and rear shock absorbers corroded

front axle corroded

front axle lines corroded

general underbody corrosion throughout

rear axle corroded

Pass 11 Mar 2024 64,148 miles

Chassis corroded

Front Axle lines corroded

Front/rear shocks corroded

Front/rear springs corroded

Fuel lines corroded

Inner sills corroded

Nearside Front Play wheel bearing

Rear brake pipes corroded

Rear exhaust corroded

Under body corroded

Pass 20 Apr 2023 63,874 miles

Fuel pipes corroded

Nearside Front Play wheel bearing

Chassis corroded

Coil springs corroded

Front Axle feed pipes corroded

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

Rear Shocks corroded

Rear Tyres perished

Fail 17 Apr 2023 63,867 miles

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

Horn not working (7.7 (a))

Offside Front Inner Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Outer Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Chassis corroded

Coil springs corroded

Front Axle feed pipes corroded

Fuel pipes corroded

Nearside Front Play wheel bearing

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

Rear Shocks corroded

Rear Tyres perished

Pass 1 Mar 2022 63,131 miles

Nearside Front Outer Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Slight play wheel bearing

Nearside Front out rigger corroded and holed

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

Offside Rear Inner sill corroded and holed

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

fuel pipes corroded

rear shocks corroded

Fail 28 Feb 2022 63,131 miles

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Brake pipe leaking on a hydraulic braking system (1.1.11 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Outer Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Slight play wheel bearing

Nearside Front out rigger corroded and holed

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

Offside Rear Inner sill corroded and holed

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

fuel pipes corroded

rear shocks corroded

Pass 11 Jan 2021 62,232 miles

Offside Front Outer rigger corroded

Rear metal brake pipes corroded/greased over

fuel pipes corroded

inners sills corroded

rear shocks corroded

Pass 3 Jul 2019 60,546 miles

Offside Front Inner wing/wheel arch corroded front and rear

Offside Rear metal fuel pipes corroded

Fail 3 Jul 2019 60,546 miles

Horn not working (7.7 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Inner wing/wheel arch corroded front and rear

Offside Rear metal fuel pipes corroded

Pass 14 Jun 2018 59,755 miles

Brake master cylinder/servo mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (1.1.21 (e) (i))

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

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

chassis corroding

front brake pads low

rear shocks corroded

underside body corroding

Fail 8 Jun 2018 59,742 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Brake master cylinder/servo mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (1.1.21 (e) (i))

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

Nearside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (7.1.1 (a) (i))

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

chassis corroding

front brake pads low

rear shocks corroded

underside body corroding

Pass 13 Jun 2017 59,110 miles

Offside Front wiper split

rear metal brake pipes corroding

Pass 3 Jun 2016 58,079 miles

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

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

covers fitted over sills unable to fully check condition

slight oil leak from nearside front tractor joint

Pass 18 Jun 2015 57,068 miles

rear shocker bottom bushes perished.

Pass 2 Apr 2014 55,801 miles
Pass 18 Apr 2013 53,580 miles
Pass 2 Feb 2012 50,866 miles

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

Pass 9 Feb 2011 48,030 miles
Pass 3 Nov 2009 43,079 miles
Fail 20 Oct 2009 42,823 miles

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

Pass 10 Nov 2008 38,106 miles
Fail 9 Nov 2007 33,583 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Pass 9 Nov 2007 33,583 miles
Fail 30 Oct 2007 33,447 miles

Nearside Front Lower Axle swivel joint has excessive play (2.5.A.3b)

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Offside Inner Front brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

slight front brake judder.

Pass 1 Nov 2006 28,601 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 FKN 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 72%.

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 YP53 FKN, 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 FKN registered?

YP53 FKN is a 2003 Suzuki Jimny, first registered on 12 November 2003.

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