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A11 JYS

2003 Suzuki Jimny

Silver Petrol 1328cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 May 2026
Tests24 (20 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

125,306 mi
Last recorded125,306 miles
Recorded on27 May 2025
Typical for 2003 Suzuki Jimny57,891 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationA11 JYS
MakeSuzuki
ModelJimny
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,328cc

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MOT History

20 pass 4 fail
Pass 27 May 2025 125,306 miles

areas of general corrosion

Pass 30 May 2024 118,581 miles

Nearside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Offside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Suspension component mounting repair covered in underseal (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Fail 30 May 2024 118,581 miles

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Offside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Suspension component mounting repair covered in underseal (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 30 Jan 2023 115,452 miles
Fail 17 Jan 2023 115,434 miles

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

Nearside Rear Inner Integral body structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Offside Rear Inner Integral body structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Pass 18 Jan 2022 114,519 miles

Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Both inner sills (6.1.1 (c) (i))

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

Sill covers fitted

Pass 22 Jan 2021 113,317 miles
Pass 14 Jan 2020 112,312 miles

Rear Gearbox mounting defective

Pass 23 Jan 2019 111,255 miles
Pass 12 Apr 2018 103,944 miles

advise coil springs rusty

advise exhaust corroded

Pass 19 Apr 2017 91,780 miles

Centre and rear exhaust in poor condition

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 20 Apr 2016 78,448 miles
Pass 7 Oct 2015 74,526 miles

Nearside Front tyre 3mm

Nearside Front wing mirror slightly damaged

Pass 25 Sep 2014 69,315 miles
Pass 2 Oct 2013 64,814 miles
Pass 11 Oct 2012 58,560 miles
Fail 11 Oct 2012 58,560 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Fail 15 Sep 2011 51,706 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim aimed so that it dazzles other road users (1.8.A.1a)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

offside front hub oil seal leaking

rear wiper blade split

Oil leak

Pass 15 Sep 2011 51,706 miles

offside front hub oil seal leaking

rear wiper blade split

Oil leak

Pass 28 Sep 2010 46,412 miles
Pass 16 Oct 2009 41,045 miles
Pass 19 Sep 2008 33,868 miles

all tyres slightly perished

Pass 2 Oct 2007 27,260 miles

nearside front wiper blade split at ends

rear wiper blade split at ends

Pass 28 Sep 2006 20,194 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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A11 JYS is a 2003 Suzuki Jimny in Silver with a 1,328cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

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 A11 JYS, 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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A11 JYS is a 2003 Suzuki Jimny, first registered on 30 September 2003.

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