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YY03 XVL

2003 Suzuki Jimny

Green Petrol 1328cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 Oct 2023
Tests23 (16 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate69.6%

Mileage

119,097 mi
Last recorded119,097 miles
Recorded on27 Oct 2022
Typical for 2003 Suzuki Jimny57,891 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYY03 XVL
MakeSuzuki
ModelJimny
Year2003
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,328cc

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MOT History

16 pass 7 fail
Pass 27 Oct 2022 119,097 miles

Front 4x4 steel pipes rotted through

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both front discs pitted due to lack of use (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 8 Jun 2020 116,770 miles

Front Inner Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both n/s/f and o/s/f inners slight pitting (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Front damp/mist around both swivel pins

Lower Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material all (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Exhaust mounting defective bolt missing (6.1.2 (a))

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

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Front Axle swivel pins and bushes swivel pin and/or bush slightly worn (5.1.2 (b) (i))

Offside Front Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

light corrosion to underside

Pass 16 Apr 2019 112,003 miles

EML on

OIl leak from offside front hub

Fail 16 Apr 2019 112,003 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

EML on

OIl leak from offside front hub

Pass 9 Apr 2018 108,091 miles

All tyres chopping

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

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

eml on

Pass 19 Apr 2017 104,448 miles

Fuel Pipe/s corroded ()

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

Nearside Front Seat belt damaged but not affecting the operation of the belt (5.2.2a)

Offside Front Seat belt damaged but not affecting the operation of the belt (5.2.2a)

Rear Passenger seat(s) missing at time of test ()

Fail 12 Apr 2017 104,446 miles

Nearside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded inner sill (5.2.6)

Nearside Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings inner sill (6.1.B.2)

Offside Rear Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings inner arch/chassis (6.1.B.2)

Offside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded inner sill (5.2.6)

Offside Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded chassis (2.4.A.3)

Offside Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings inner sill (6.1.B.2)

Fuel Pipe/s corroded ()

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

Nearside Front Seat belt damaged but not affecting the operation of the belt (5.2.2a)

Offside Front Seat belt damaged but not affecting the operation of the belt (5.2.2a)

Rear Passenger seat(s) missing at time of test ()

Pass 11 Apr 2016 100,317 miles

Nearside Rear Body has slight corrosion inner sil (6.1.B.2)

Offside Rear Body has slight corrosion inner sill (6.1.B.2)

Offside Rear Body has slight corrosion inner wheel arch (6.1.B.2)

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

both front axle swivel housings leaking

both front to rear fuel pipes corroding

Fail 8 Apr 2016 100,315 miles

Nearside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

Nearside Rear Body has slight corrosion inner sil (6.1.B.2)

Offside Rear Body has slight corrosion inner sill (6.1.B.2)

Offside Rear Body has slight corrosion inner wheel arch (6.1.B.2)

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

both front axle swivel housings leaking

both front to rear fuel pipes corroding

Pass 8 Apr 2015 97,184 miles
Pass 7 Apr 2014 94,210 miles

Fuel pipe/s corroded

both front hub seals damp

coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

enigine management light on

n/s/f tyre misshaped and just legal at time of test

Fail 7 Apr 2014 94,209 miles

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

Offside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Fuel pipe/s corroded

both front hub seals damp

coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

enigine management light on

n/s/f tyre misshaped and just legal at time of test

Pass 8 Apr 2013 91,403 miles

ENGINE MANAGEMENT LIGHT ON

FUEL PIPES CORRODED ABOVE REAR AXLE

N\S\F AND O\S\F SWIVEL HUB SEALS WEEPING OIL

Offside Front Tie bar/rod has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Pass 11 Apr 2012 88,945 miles

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

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

Pass 11 Apr 2011 85,231 miles

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

o/s/f hub seal leaking

Pass 13 Apr 2010 80,682 miles
Fail 9 Apr 2010 80,682 miles

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Pass 23 Jun 2009 72,736 miles
Fail 20 Jun 2009 72,154 miles

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

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

Fail 28 Jun 2008 60,144 miles

Front brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

Fuel pipe/s corroded

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

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

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

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

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

Slight oil leak from both sides swivel housings

Pass 28 Jun 2008 60,144 miles

Front brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

Fuel pipe/s corroded

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

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

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

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

Slight oil leak from both sides swivel housings

Pass 30 Jun 2007 48,355 miles

Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Pass 28 Jun 2006 37,620 miles

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

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 XVL is a 2003 Suzuki Jimny in Green with a 1,328cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69.6%.

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 XVL, 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 XVL is a 2003 Suzuki Jimny, first registered on 25 June 2003.

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