MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
130,394 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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Nearside Front Brake hose excessively damaged insecure (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
Nearside Rear Shock absorbers insecurely attached fixing loose (5.3.2 (a) (i))
Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))
Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))
Rear Oil leaking excessively from transmission both sides leaking at hubs (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material all (1.1.11 (c))
Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid both sides (3.5 (a))
Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))
Brake pipe slightly corroded front 2 rear (3.6.B.2c)
Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)
Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)
Offside Rear Direction indicator has a product on the light source so it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.4.A.2e)
Offside Rear reflector excessively deteriorated so that its function is impaired (1.5.1c)
Offside Stop lamp emits other than a steady red light (1.2.1e)
Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
Items removed from driver's view prior to test air freshener ()
Nearside Front Inner Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)
Nearside Front Outer Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)
Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded over axle (3.6.B.2c)
Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)
Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Offside Front Axle swivel joint has slight play (2.5.A.3b)
Offside Front Inner Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)
Offside Front Outer Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)
Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)
Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded over axle (3.6.B.2c)
Offside Rear Bumper insecure ()
Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded front rear (3.6.B.2c)
Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()
coil spring corroded all 4 (2.4.C.1b)
fuel pipes heavily corroded
Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
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)
Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
Nearside Front Axle swivel joint has slight play (2.5.A.3b)
Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
Fuel pipe/s corroded
front axle swivels corroded but not leaking oil or grease
Front Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)
Offside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)
Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
Fuel pipe/s corroded
Offside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
front axle swivels corroded but not leaking oil or grease
Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
Offside Front Axle swivel joint has excessive play (2.5.A.3b)
Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
slight play in offside hub seal
Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
offside front hub seal leaking
Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)
offside front hub seal leaking
Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
Nearside Rear Shock absorber has negligible damping effect (2.7.5)
offside front hub seal leaking
Offside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)
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YY03 KGE is a 2003 Suzuki Jimny in Blue with a 1,328cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60.9%.
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 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 YY03 KGE, 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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YY03 KGE is a 2003 Suzuki Jimny, first registered on 2 May 2003.
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