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AO03 YUH

2003 Suzuki Jimny

Green Petrol 1328cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 Jun 2024
Tests24 (17 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate70.8%

Mileage

149,667 mi
Last recorded149,667 miles
Recorded on12 Jun 2023
Typical for 2003 Suzuki Jimny57,891 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAO03 YUH
MakeSuzuki
ModelJimny
Year2003
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,328cc

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MOT History

17 pass 7 fail
Pass 12 Jun 2023 149,667 miles
Fail 18 Aug 2022 149,485 miles

Brake pipe excessively corroded offside and nearside front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

Brake pipe excessively corroded offside and nearside rear across axle (1.1.11 (c))

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

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength inner sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement D bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

rear chassis generally corroded

rear exhaust deteriorated

Pass 28 Aug 2021 143,338 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material offside and nearside front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material offside and nearside rear (1.1.11 (c))

Fuel Pipe/s corroded ()

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing offside and nearside front (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

offside and nearside front hub seals leaking

rear exhaust deteriorated

Pass 2 Sep 2020 136,405 miles

Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both front tyres cracked & perished within tread (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material near flexi joint slightly corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Seat belt slightly damaged (7.1.2 (b) (i))

Rear exhaust outer casing corroded

Fail 19 Aug 2020 136,183 miles

Central Rear Prop shaft joint excessively worn play in rear joint (6.1.7 (c) (i))

Front Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 1 (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Front Service brake excessively fluctuating (1.2.1 (e))

Nearside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Nearside Headlamp lens seriously defective (4.1.1 (b) (ii))

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both front discs braking faces corroded (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both front tyres cracked & perished within tread (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material near flexi joint slightly corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Seat belt slightly damaged (7.1.2 (b) (i))

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

Rear exhaust outer casing corroded

Pass 22 Aug 2019 129,222 miles

Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

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

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

Fail 22 Aug 2019 129,222 miles

Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

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

Nearside Headlamp has a product on the lens so that the light output is severely reduced (4.1.4 (b))

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

Offside Headlamp has a product on the lens so that the light output is severely reduced (4.1.4 (b))

Pass 29 Aug 2018 121,985 miles

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

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

Fail 23 Aug 2018 121,783 miles

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded to flexible brake hose above fuel tank (1.1.11 (c))

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

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

Pass 29 Aug 2017 114,703 miles

Central exhaust mount corroded but system still supported

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

slight leak from nearside front hub

Fail 25 Aug 2017 114,592 miles

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

Front Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

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

Central exhaust mount corroded but system still supported

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

slight leak from nearside front hub

Pass 26 Aug 2016 106,613 miles

oil leak on nearside front hub

exhaust system corroded

front to rear and rear steel brake pipes becoming corroded

Fail 10 Jul 2015 97,039 miles

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

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

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

exhaust system becoming corroded

Pass 10 Jul 2015 97,039 miles

exhaust system becoming corroded

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

Pass 4 Jul 2014 89,101 miles
Pass 26 Jun 2013 80,612 miles

rear seat belts not checked

Pass 20 Jun 2012 73,357 miles
Pass 22 Jun 2011 65,555 miles
Pass 26 Jun 2010 57,770 miles
Fail 16 Jun 2010 57,768 miles

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

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

E M LIGHT ON

Pass 20 May 2009 53,558 miles
Pass 16 Jun 2008 50,606 miles
Pass 13 Jun 2007 47,522 miles
Pass 19 May 2006 43,605 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 YUH is a 2003 Suzuki Jimny in Green with a 1,328cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70.8%.

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 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 AO03 YUH, 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 YUH is a 2003 Suzuki Jimny, first registered on 18 June 2003.

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