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YY53 PPV

2003 Suzuki Jimny

Silver Petrol 1328cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires29 Sep 2026
Tests21 (18 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

78,950 mi
Last recorded78,950 miles
Recorded on26 Sep 2025
Typical for 2003 Suzuki Jimny57,891 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYY53 PPV
MakeSuzuki
ModelJimny
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,328cc

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MOT History

18 pass 3 fail
Pass 26 Sep 2025 78,950 miles
Pass 30 Sep 2024 76,281 miles

underbody corrosion

Fail 24 Sep 2024 76,240 miles

Nearside Rear Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength sill holed (5.3.6 (a) (i))

underbody corrosion

Pass 21 Jul 2023 73,766 miles
Pass 14 Jul 2022 69,422 miles

Offside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Pass 25 Nov 2020 63,761 miles

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

Pass 23 May 2019 68,146 miles

Centre exhaust corroded

Offside Front Suspension component pin or bush slightly worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 27 Mar 2018 49,930 miles

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

Pass 13 Mar 2017 44,128 miles

Offside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Fail 13 Mar 2017 44,128 miles

Offside Front wheel bearing has excessive play (2.5.A.3c)

Pass 22 Mar 2016 73,231 miles
Pass 28 Feb 2015 37,965 miles
Pass 11 Mar 2014 33,807 miles
Pass 12 Nov 2012 28,395 miles

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

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

minor seapage of grease from front ball joint seal

no clear visual to inner front brake pads but visually look worn

Pass 11 Nov 2011 26,879 miles
Pass 16 Nov 2010 24,316 miles

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

n/s/f tyre wearing on outer edge

Fail 15 Nov 2010 24,316 miles

Offside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

n/s/f tyre wearing on outer edge

nail in o/s/r tyre

Pass 26 Oct 2009 22,616 miles
Pass 22 Oct 2008 20,497 miles
Pass 29 Oct 2007 16,860 miles
Pass 26 Oct 2006 12,651 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 PPV is a 2003 Suzuki Jimny in Silver with a 1,328cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85.7%.

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 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 PPV, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was YY53 PPV registered?

YY53 PPV is a 2003 Suzuki Jimny, first registered on 20 November 2003.

Is YY53 PPV safe to buy?

The MOT history for YY53 PPV shows 21 tests with a 85.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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