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AM03 DYA

2003 Suzuki Jimny

Silver Petrol 1328cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 Mar 2020
Tests17 (14 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate82.4%

Mileage

46,221 mi
Last recorded46,221 miles
Recorded on22 Mar 2019
Typical for 2003 Suzuki Jimny57,891 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAM03 DYA
MakeSuzuki
ModelJimny
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,328cc

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MOT History

14 pass 3 fail
Pass 22 Mar 2019 46,221 miles

Brake compensator linkage corroded

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material FRONT TO REAR PIPES (1.1.11 (c))

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened BOTH DISCS (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases CAT SECTION (6.1.2 (a))

Front Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing both sides (5.3.2 (b))

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

Nearside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Nearside Front SWIVEL OIL SEALS LEAKING

Nearside Rear All position lamps slightly affected by the operation of another lamp (4.2.3 (c))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material ACROSS AXLE (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Offside Rear All position lamps slightly affected by the operation of another lamp (4.2.3 (c))

Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material ACROSS AXLE (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing (5.3.2 (b))

REAR EXHAUST BOX OUTER SKIN CORRODED

Rear Suspension rod corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Rear brake backing plates corroded

Rear seats removed at time of test

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing ALL 4 TYRES (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

areas of surface corrosion along chassis and suspension mounting areas,advise waxoyl.

Pass 26 Mar 2018 45,196 miles

Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules all (3.6.B.4e)

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases at catalyst (7.1.2)

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

Fuel Pipe/s corroded ()

Nearside Front axle swivel joint , seal leaking

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

Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded next to fuel tank (3.6.B.2c)

Rear Brake valve corroded but not excessively weakened (3.6.A.2b)

Rear Panhard rod corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Rear Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing both (2.7.2a)

Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Rear both brake drum back plates , slightly corroded

Rear seats removed - not to be refitted as excessive corrosion at seat belt mounts

tyres deteriorating

Fail 22 Mar 2018 45,178 miles

Nearside Front Axle swivel joint has excessive movement between a swivel joint and its housing (2.5.A.1b)

Nearside Front front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules all (3.6.B.4e)

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases at catalyst (7.1.2)

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

Fuel Pipe/s corroded ()

Nearside Front axle swivel joint , seal leaking

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

Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded next to fuel tank (3.6.B.2c)

Rear Brake valve corroded but not excessively weakened (3.6.A.2b)

Rear Panhard rod corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Rear Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing both (2.7.2a)

Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Rear both brake drum back plates , slightly corroded

Rear seats removed - not to be refitted as excessive corrosion at seat belt mounts

tyres deteriorating

Pass 21 Mar 2017 44,161 miles

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases cracked ahead of catalyst (7.1.2)

Fuel Pipe/s corroded ()

Nearside Front suspension hub has play in bearings and seal leaking

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

Rear Brake valve corroded but not excessively weakened (3.6.A.2b)

Rear Panhard rod corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Rear both seats removed, not to be re-fitted ...floor excessively corroded at seat belt mounts..

all brake hoses have corroded ferrules / unions

Pass 17 Mar 2016 42,862 miles

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

No rear seats fitted

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

Rear Brake valve corroded but not excessively weakened (3.6.A.2b)

Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.2.6)

Vehicle underside slightly corroded

Pass 23 Mar 2015 41,471 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

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

Pass 25 Mar 2014 40,027 miles

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

Passenger seat(s) missing at time of test

Fail 25 Mar 2014 40,027 miles

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

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

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

Pass 19 Mar 2013 38,151 miles
Pass 27 Mar 2012 36,461 miles
Pass 27 Jul 2011 31,316 miles
Pass 7 Aug 2010 25,152 miles
Pass 21 Jul 2009 21,552 miles
Pass 10 Jul 2008 19,189 miles

Corrosion to front and rear flexi hose ferrules

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

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Fail 3 Jul 2008 19,126 miles

Offside Front Axle swivel joint has excessive movement between a swivel joint and its housing (2.5.A.1b)

Corrosion to front and rear flexi hose ferrules

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

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 12 Jul 2007 16,006 miles

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

Slight corrosion to front and rear flexi-brake hose ferules

Slight corrosion to rear silencer

Surface corrosion to underside - not serious

Pass 28 Jul 2006 13,323 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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AM03 DYA is a 2003 Suzuki Jimny in Silver with a 1,328cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 82.4%.

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 AM03 DYA, 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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AM03 DYA is a 2003 Suzuki Jimny, first registered on 7 August 2003.

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