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YY53 JNK

2003 Suzuki Jimny

Black Petrol 1328cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires20 Sep 2026
Tests20 (19 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate95%

Mileage

60,798 mi
Last recorded60,798 miles
Recorded on5 Sep 2025
Typical for 2003 Suzuki Jimny57,891 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYY53 JNK
MakeSuzuki
ModelJimny
Year2003
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,328cc

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MOT History

19 pass 1 fail
Pass 5 Sep 2025 60,798 miles

Central Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing heavily perished (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 5 Sep 2025 60,798 miles

Battery insecure and likely to cause a short circuit (4.13 (a) (ii))

Central Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Headlamp insecure (4.1.1 (c))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing heavily perished (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 21 Sep 2024 54,940 miles
Pass 20 Nov 2023 48,819 miles
Pass 18 Nov 2022 40,125 miles
Pass 27 Nov 2021 37,649 miles

Both front driveshaft outer swivels look dry

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 7 Jan 2021 33,181 miles

Rear Outer exhaust rear box outer skin corrosion

Rear exhaust rear box heat shield loose

Rear exhaust rear box to centre pipe flange and bolts corroded

Pass 8 Jul 2019 25,409 miles

Rear Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 9 Jul 2018 18,267 miles

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Pass 3 Jul 2017 15,115 miles
Pass 12 Jul 2016 12,765 miles

sill covers fitted

Pass 10 Jul 2015 9,667 miles
Pass 14 Jul 2014 5,527 miles
Pass 31 Oct 2012 5,034 miles
Pass 2 Nov 2011 4,433 miles
Pass 27 Oct 2010 3,997 miles
Pass 28 Oct 2009 3,229 miles
Pass 27 Oct 2008 1,848 miles
Pass 29 Oct 2007 13,149 miles
Pass 20 Oct 2006 1,176 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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YY53 JNK is a 2003 Suzuki Jimny in Black with a 1,328cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 95%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 YY53 JNK, 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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What year was YY53 JNK registered?

YY53 JNK is a 2003 Suzuki Jimny, first registered on 23 October 2003.

Is YY53 JNK safe to buy?

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