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YY03 XVH

2003 Suzuki Jimny

Blue Petrol 1328cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 May 2018
Tests18 (12 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

132,675 mi
Last recorded132,675 miles
Recorded on20 May 2017
Typical for 2003 Suzuki Jimny57,891 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

12 pass 6 fail
Pass 20 May 2017 132,675 miles

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 3mm (4.1.E.1)

Pass 19 Aug 2016 129,256 miles
Pass 11 Apr 2015 127,158 miles
Pass 17 Apr 2014 124,461 miles

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Pass 1 Aug 2013 122,592 miles

battery light on

engine management light on

Pass 13 Jul 2012 116,679 miles

engine-management light on

front seat belts fluffing on edges x2

fuel pipes corroded

inner sills slight corrossion

rear brake inbalance 29%%%

rear wiper blade split

Fail 9 Jul 2012 116,679 miles

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

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

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

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

engine-management light on

front seat belts fluffing on edges x2

fuel pipes corroded

inner sills slight corrossion

rear brake inbalance 29%%%

rear wiper blade split

Pass 11 Jul 2011 103,167 miles

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

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

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

engine management light on

fuel pipes corroded

tractor joints corroded & seals damp

Fail 8 Jul 2011 103,079 miles

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

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

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

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

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

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

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

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

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

engine management light on

front brake discs worn & corroded

fuel pipes corroded

tractor joints corroded & seals damp

Pass 6 Jul 2010 90,711 miles
Pass 10 Jul 2009 79,811 miles
Fail 8 Jul 2009 79,808 miles

Nearside Front Axle swivel joint has excessive movement between a swivel joint and its housing (2.5.A.1b)

Offside Front Axle swivel joint has excessive movement between a swivel joint and its housing (2.5.A.1b)

Pass 8 Jul 2008 67,369 miles
Fail 8 Jul 2008 67,369 miles

Nearside Front Power steering component(s) leaking from a failed seal (2.3.3b)

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

Pass 9 Jul 2007 52,645 miles
Fail 9 Jul 2007 52,645 miles

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

Pass 12 Jul 2006 39,845 miles
Fail 11 Jul 2006 39,845 miles

Offside Front Ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

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 XVH is a 2003 Suzuki Jimny in Blue with a 1,328cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 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 YY03 XVH, 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 XVH is a 2003 Suzuki Jimny, first registered on 25 June 2003.

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