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YY03 KGE

2003 Suzuki Jimny

Blue Petrol 1328cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires31 Jan 2021
Tests23 (14 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate60.9%

Mileage

130,394 mi
Last recorded130,394 miles
Recorded on1 Aug 2019
Typical for 2003 Suzuki Jimny57,891 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYY03 KGE
MakeSuzuki
ModelJimny
Year2003
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,328cc

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MOT History

14 pass 9 fail
Pass 1 Aug 2019 130,394 miles
Pass 12 Jul 2018 129,984 miles
Fail 9 Jul 2018 129,982 miles

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))

Pass 30 Oct 2017 126,954 miles

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

Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Fail 25 Jul 2017 126,477 miles

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

Pass 23 Aug 2016 113,047 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Fail 23 Aug 2016 113,047 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)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 10 Feb 2015 110,510 miles

Nearside Front Axle swivel joint has slight play (2.5.A.3b)

Pass 6 Feb 2014 98,824 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Fuel pipe/s corroded

front axle swivels corroded but not leaking oil or grease

Fail 5 Feb 2014 98,799 miles

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

Pass 7 Mar 2013 89,286 miles
Fail 5 Mar 2013 89,286 miles

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)

Pass 28 Feb 2012 76,623 miles

slight play in offside hub seal

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

offside front hub seal leaking

Pass 2 Mar 2011 66,226 miles

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

offside front hub seal leaking

Fail 2 Mar 2011 66,226 miles

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

Fail 23 Feb 2010 58,528 miles

Offside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Pass 23 Feb 2010 58,528 miles
Pass 10 Feb 2009 49,864 miles

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

Fail 10 Feb 2009 49,864 miles

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)

Fail 16 Feb 2008 42,358 miles

Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Pass 16 Feb 2008 42,358 miles
Pass 5 Mar 2007 34,166 miles
Pass 27 Feb 2006 26,431 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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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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