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YP53 UGB

2003 Suzuki Jimny

Black Petrol 1328cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Jan 2026
Tests27 (20 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate74.1%

Mileage

54,066 mi
Last recorded54,066 miles
Recorded on3 Jan 2025
Typical for 2003 Suzuki Jimny57,891 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

20 pass 7 fail
Pass 3 Jan 2025 54,066 miles

Rear Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 3 Jan 2024 49,984 miles

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

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

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

Offside Front King pin has slight play

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

Pass 5 Jan 2023 47,225 miles
Pass 21 Sep 2021 45,335 miles

Central Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases mounting point (6.1.2 (a))

Central Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases lambda sensor after CAT (6.1.2 (a))

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Fuel Pipe/s corroded ()

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

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

Nearside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

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

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

Pass 21 Jan 2021 44,371 miles

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

Central Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Central Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Fuel Pipe/s corroded ()

Nearside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Fail 21 Jan 2021 44,371 miles

Headlamp aim too low both (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Central Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Central Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Fuel Pipe/s corroded ()

Nearside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Fail 31 Dec 2020 44,330 miles

Central Exhaust emissions likely to be affected by an exhaust leak (8.2.1.1 (b))

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

Nearside Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength INNER SILL CHALKED (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength CHASSIS / SUB FRAME CHALKED (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength INNER SILL (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Fuel Pipe/s corroded ()

Pass 4 Jan 2020 41,268 miles

Both inner sills badly corroded

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Front section (6.1.2 (a))

Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material O/S and N/S (1.1.11 (c))

Front Coil spring corroded O/S and N/S (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Fuel Pipe/s corroded ()

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material O/S and N/S (1.1.11 (c))

Rear Coil spring corroded O/S and N/S (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Various under body corrosion

Fail 2 Jan 2020 41,253 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Both inner sills badly corroded

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Front section (6.1.2 (a))

Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material O/S and N/S (1.1.11 (c))

Front Coil spring corroded O/S and N/S (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Fuel Pipe/s corroded ()

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

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material O/S and N/S (1.1.11 (c))

Rear Coil spring corroded O/S and N/S (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Various under body corrosion

Pass 2 Jan 2019 32,816 miles

Localised corrosion to underside vehicle.

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

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))

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing Corroded. (5.3.2 (b))

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

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))

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

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing Corroded. (5.3.2 (b))

Spare tyre defective ()

Pass 3 Jan 2018 26,897 miles
Pass 31 Jul 2017 26,398 miles

N/S/F tyre, low tread depth on outside edge

Nearside Front Vehicle structure has slight corrosion near body mounting (6.1.B.2)

Pass 25 Jul 2016 25,758 miles

N/S/F tyre, low tread depth on outside edge

Offside Lower Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 20 Jul 2015 24,777 miles
Fail 16 Jul 2015 24,773 miles

Offside Front Front constant velocity joint is excessively worn (2.5.C.1b) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Front constant velocity joint is slightly worn (2.5.C.1b)

Pass 30 Jul 2014 23,867 miles
Fail 30 Jul 2014 23,867 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 2 Aug 2013 22,836 miles

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

front steering, both swivel spheres badly corroded

Fail 2 Aug 2013 22,836 miles

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

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

front steering, both swivel spheres badly corroded

Pass 2 Aug 2012 22,014 miles
Pass 2 Aug 2011 21,182 miles

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

Pass 2 Aug 2010 20,490 miles

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

slight imbalance front brakes

Pass 28 Jul 2009 18,573 miles

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

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Fail 28 Jul 2009 18,573 miles

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

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 30 Jul 2008 16,006 miles
Pass 25 Jul 2007 13,478 miles
Pass 18 Oct 2006 12,412 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 UGB is a 2003 Suzuki Jimny in Black with a 1,328cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 27 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 74.1%.

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 UGB, 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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YP53 UGB is a 2003 Suzuki Jimny, first registered on 25 October 2003.

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