MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
119,097 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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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))
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
EML on
OIl leak from offside front hub
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
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
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 ()
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 ()
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
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
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
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
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)
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)
Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
o/s/f hub seal leaking
Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)
Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)
Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
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
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
Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)
Offside Front Steering pivot point has slight play (2.2.B.1g)
How Reliable is the Suzuki Jimny?
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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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