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YP53 UGL

2003 Suzuki Jimny

Black Petrol 1328cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 Feb 2026
Tests26 (21 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate80.8%

Mileage

80,387 mi
Last recorded80,387 miles
Recorded on18 Feb 2025
Typical for 2003 Suzuki Jimny57,891 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

21 pass 5 fail
Pass 18 Feb 2025 80,387 miles

Nearside Front Axle swivel pins and bushes swivel pin and/or bush slightly worn (5.1.2 (b) (i))

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

corrosion of offside rear body mounting

fuel pipes corroded at rear

quality of repairs at offside rear seat belt mounting not visible

Fail 7 Feb 2025 80,387 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Nearside Headlamp light source and lamp not compatible (4.1.4 (c))

Offside Front Axle swivel pins and bushes swivel pin and/or bush excessively worn (5.1.2 (b) (i))

Offside Headlamp light source and lamp not compatible (4.1.4 (c))

Nearside Front Axle swivel pins and bushes swivel pin and/or bush slightly worn (5.1.2 (b) (i))

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

corrosion of offside rear body mounting

fuel pipes corroded at rear

quality of repairs at offside rear seat belt mounting not visible

Pass 14 Nov 2023 75,770 miles
Fail 14 Nov 2023 75,770 miles

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

Offside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 28 Nov 2022 73,545 miles
Pass 22 Nov 2021 70,844 miles
Pass 7 Dec 2020 68,285 miles
Fail 30 Nov 2020 68,280 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))

Nearside Front Axle swivel pins and bushes swivel pin and/or bush excessively worn (5.1.2 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Oil leaking excessively from transmission swivel seal (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Axle swivel pins and bushes swivel pin and/or bush excessively worn (5.1.2 (b) (i))

Offside Front Oil leaking excessively from transmission swivel seal (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Headlamp aim too high both (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 6 Nov 2019 65,449 miles
Pass 4 Dec 2018 62,259 miles
Pass 5 Mar 2018 61,569 miles

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

slight corrosion to all brake pipes

Pass 10 Mar 2017 61,088 miles

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

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

various brake pipes corroded

Pass 11 Mar 2016 57,766 miles

BOTH REAR RADIUS ARM BUSHES

REAR BRAKE PIPES ON /& TOO AXLE CORRODED ...

Fail 8 Mar 2016 57,756 miles

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

BOTH REAR RADIUS ARM BUSHES

REAR BRAKE PIPES ON /& TOO AXLE CORRODED ...

Pass 3 Mar 2015 53,987 miles

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

nearside front and offside rear tyres cracked and perished

Pass 25 Feb 2014 49,909 miles
Pass 21 Feb 2013 44,876 miles
Pass 27 Feb 2012 40,167 miles
Pass 16 Mar 2011 33,153 miles
Pass 17 Dec 2010 32,572 miles
Pass 11 Jan 2010 25,694 miles
Pass 4 Aug 2009 25,686 miles
Pass 22 Nov 2008 21,886 miles
Fail 15 Nov 2008 21,886 miles

Nearside Front brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

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

Pass 24 Nov 2007 16,921 miles
Pass 18 Nov 2006 11,650 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 UGL is a 2003 Suzuki Jimny in Black with a 1,328cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 26 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80.8%.

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 UGL, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was YP53 UGL registered?

YP53 UGL is a 2003 Suzuki Jimny, first registered on 6 December 2003.

Is YP53 UGL safe to buy?

The MOT history for YP53 UGL shows 26 tests with a 80.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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