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YP53 UZU

2003 Suzuki Jimny

Black Petrol 1328cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Sep 2022
Tests24 (16 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

84,878 mi
Last recorded84,878 miles
Recorded on8 Sep 2021
Typical for 2003 Suzuki Jimny57,891 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

16 pass 8 fail
Pass 8 Sep 2021 84,878 miles
Pass 17 Jun 2020 81,795 miles
Pass 5 Jun 2019 78,574 miles
Pass 24 May 2018 75,792 miles
Pass 16 May 2017 72,957 miles
Pass 16 May 2016 71,238 miles
Fail 16 May 2016 71,236 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 10 Jun 2015 69,889 miles

Fuel pipe/s corroded

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

Pass 2 May 2014 66,437 miles
Fail 1 May 2014 66,437 miles

Nearside Front Front wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.5.A.2)

Offside Front Service brake indicates brake bind (3.7.D.2a)

Pass 8 May 2013 61,127 miles

n/s/f tyre worn on outer shoulder but not in measurable area

Pass 19 Oct 2012 58,966 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Fuel pipe/s corroded

n/s/front tyre runing off on edge

Fail 18 Oct 2012 58,966 miles

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

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

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

n/s/front tyre runing off on edge

Pass 25 Oct 2011 54,325 miles
Fail 24 Oct 2011 54,320 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Front Exhaust has part of the system excessively deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Pass 29 Oct 2010 85,801 miles
Fail 27 Oct 2010 85,801 miles

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

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

Pass 28 Oct 2009 45,390 miles
Fail 27 Oct 2009 45,390 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Centre Front Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Steering pivot point has slight play (2.2.B.1g)

Pass 29 Oct 2008 40,610 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Fail 29 Oct 2008 40,610 miles

Centre Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Pass 11 Oct 2007 36,172 miles

Nail in offside rear tyre

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

Nearside Rear Trailing arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

Fail 11 Oct 2007 36,172 miles

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Nearside Front front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

Nail in offside rear tyre

Nearside Rear Trailing arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 1 Nov 2006 26,309 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 UZU is a 2003 Suzuki Jimny in Black with a 1,328cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 UZU, 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 UZU registered?

YP53 UZU is a 2003 Suzuki Jimny, first registered on 31 October 2003.

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