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YY53 PPX

2003 Suzuki Jimny

Silver Petrol 1328cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Dec 2018
Tests18 (12 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

48,177 mi
Last recorded48,177 miles
Recorded on29 Dec 2017
Typical for 2003 Suzuki Jimny57,891 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

12 pass 6 fail
Pass 29 Dec 2017 48,177 miles

Fuel Pipe/s corroded ()

Fail 29 Dec 2017 48,177 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)

Exhaust emissions hydrocarbon content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Fuel Pipe/s corroded ()

Fail 28 Dec 2017 48,175 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)

Exhaust emissions hydrocarbon content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Fuel Pipe/s corroded ()

Pass 28 Oct 2016 43,285 miles
Pass 17 Nov 2015 37,053 miles

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

Fail 5 Nov 2015 36,926 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Nearside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

Pass 7 Nov 2014 33,109 miles

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

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

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

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

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

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

both front outer s/hubs leaking

fuel pipes cording under car

Pass 25 Oct 2013 29,610 miles

FRONT HUB SEALS LEAKING ./ TYRES PERRISHING / SLIGHT CORROSION ON SUSPESION UNITS / UNDER BODY CORROSION /

Pass 13 Nov 2012 26,495 miles
Pass 21 Nov 2011 25,877 miles

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

SLIGHT GREASE LEAK FROM KING PINS

Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Fail 15 Nov 2011 25,818 miles

Centre Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

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

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

SLIGHT GREASE LEAK FROM KING PINS

Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Pass 9 Nov 2010 23,768 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

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

both front tyres perished

Pass 13 Nov 2009 21,528 miles

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Pass 11 Nov 2008 18,667 miles
Fail 10 Nov 2008 18,667 miles

Centre Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Nearside Front Axle king pin has excessive play in pin and/or bush adversely affecting the steering (2.5.A.3a)

EXHAUST HEATSHEILD RATTLE AS RETAINNING CLIP BROKEN ?

Pass 6 Nov 2007 16,391 miles
Fail 6 Nov 2007 16,391 miles

Front brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

Front front brake juddering severely (3.7.A.2b)

Pass 19 Oct 2006 13,894 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 PPX is a 2003 Suzuki Jimny in Silver 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 YY53 PPX, 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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YY53 PPX is a 2003 Suzuki Jimny, first registered on 17 November 2003.

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