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AO03 LMV

2003 Suzuki Jimny

Blue Petrol 1298cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Jun 2026
Tests26 (21 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate80.8%

Mileage

75,455 mi
Last recorded75,455 miles
Recorded on3 Jun 2025
Typical for 2003 Suzuki Jimny57,891 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAO03 LMV
MakeSuzuki
ModelJimny
Year2003
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,298cc

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MOT History

21 pass 5 fail
Pass 3 Jun 2025 75,455 miles
Pass 30 May 2024 75,240 miles
Pass 26 Apr 2023 74,946 miles
Fail 26 Apr 2023 74,946 miles

Exhaust system insecure (6.1.2 (a))

Windscreen washer jets misaligned and not providing sufficient fluid to the windscreen (3.5 (a))

Pass 8 Dec 2022 74,933 miles

Central Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 26 Jan 2022 73,441 miles

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

Fail 26 Jan 2022 73,441 miles

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

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 10 Feb 2021 73,174 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material across rear axle (1.1.11 (c))

Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play both sides slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 29 Jan 2021 73,172 miles

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material across rear axle (1.1.11 (c))

Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play both sides slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 5 Feb 2020 70,978 miles

Offside Front Lower Anti-roll bar ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material n/s to o/s across rear axel (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 14 Jan 2019 64,980 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 6 Feb 2018 59,847 miles

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

Pass 9 Jan 2017 57,109 miles
Pass 11 Jan 2016 53,643 miles
Pass 12 Jan 2015 50,050 miles
Pass 7 Oct 2014 48,467 miles
Fail 7 Oct 2014 48,465 miles

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Nearside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 6 Aug 2013 46,780 miles

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

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

Pass 23 Jul 2012 45,851 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

all 4 tyres sidewalls perished

Pass 22 Jul 2011 45,588 miles
Pass 11 Jun 2010 44,934 miles
Pass 28 May 2009 43,790 miles
Pass 14 Apr 2008 42,501 miles
Fail 14 Apr 2008 42,501 miles

Nearside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 12 Mar 2007 325,203 miles
Pass 13 Mar 2006 25,352 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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AO03 LMV is a 2003 Suzuki Jimny in Blue with a 1,298cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 26 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80.8%.

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 AO03 LMV, 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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AO03 LMV is a 2003 Suzuki Jimny, first registered on 31 March 2003.

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