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YR53 WVN

2003 Suzuki Jimny

Blue Petrol 1328cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 Feb 2022
Tests19 (15 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate78.9%

Mileage

108,549 mi
Last recorded108,549 miles
Recorded on12 Feb 2021
Typical for 2003 Suzuki Jimny57,891 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYR53 WVN
MakeSuzuki
ModelJimny
Year2003
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,328cc

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MOT History

15 pass 4 fail
Pass 12 Feb 2021 108,549 miles
Pass 11 Oct 2019 107,495 miles
Pass 12 Oct 2018 105,256 miles

Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

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

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 1 Oct 2018 105,251 miles

Brake pipe excessively corroded load valve to flexy (1.1.11 (c))

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

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

Registration plate lamp does not illuminate simultaneously with the position lamps (4.7.2 (a))

Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

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

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 13 Sep 2017 103,111 miles
Pass 31 Aug 2016 99,628 miles

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

Pass 5 Sep 2015 94,462 miles

Brake pipe slightly corroded all rear brake pipes across back axle (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Front Drag link end ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt also has very slight play (2.2.C.1c)

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

Pass 25 Sep 2014 87,388 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Rear position lamp(s) slightly affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.A.3f)

metal pipes to front hubs corroded

offside front seatbelt slow at retracting

rust on underside

Fail 24 Sep 2014 87,360 miles

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

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

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

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

Nearside Rear Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Rear position lamp(s) slightly affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.A.3f)

metal pipes to front hubs corroded

offside front seatbelt slow at retracting

rust on underside

Pass 28 Sep 2013 79,110 miles

Radius arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

front hub seals leaking alittle

Fail 27 Sep 2013 55,745 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)

Radius arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

front hub seals leaking alittle

Pass 20 Sep 2012 70,664 miles
Pass 23 Sep 2011 83,941 miles

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

Pass 31 Aug 2010 51,600 miles
Pass 29 Sep 2009 48,367 miles
Fail 12 Nov 2008 43,724 miles

Nearside Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

Pass 12 Nov 2008 43,724 miles
Pass 15 Nov 2007 41,442 miles

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

offside front hub sphere leaking grease

Pass 16 Nov 2006 36,697 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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YR53 WVN is a 2003 Suzuki Jimny in Blue with a 1,328cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.9%.

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 YR53 WVN, 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 YR53 WVN registered?

YR53 WVN is a 2003 Suzuki Jimny, first registered on 23 September 2003.

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