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AP03 KAJ

2003 Suzuki Jimny

Red Petrol 1298cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 Mar 2019
Tests18 (13 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate72.2%

Mileage

99,432 mi
Last recorded99,432 miles
Recorded on8 Mar 2018
Typical for 2003 Suzuki Jimny57,891 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAP03 KAJ
MakeSuzuki
ModelJimny
Year2003
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,298cc

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MOT History

13 pass 5 fail
Pass 8 Mar 2018 99,432 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases rear silencer (7.1.2)

Fuel Pipe/s corroded ()

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

covers fitted to outer sills, not allowing full inspection

f/n/s tyre wearing low 3mm

Fail 8 Mar 2018 99,432 miles

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases rear silencer (7.1.2)

Fuel Pipe/s corroded ()

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

covers fitted to outer sills, not allowing full inspection

f/n/s tyre wearing low 3mm

Pass 13 Mar 2017 97,741 miles

Fuel Pipe/s corroded both ()

covers fitted to outer sills

Fail 13 Mar 2017 97,741 miles

Brake pipe excessively corroded both...front to rear (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded across axle (3.6.B.2c)

Fuel Pipe/s corroded both ()

covers fitted to outer sills

Pass 1 Jul 2016 94,599 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn to 2mm

Offside gearbox mounting needs renewing

all rear metal brake pipes corroding and needs greasing

front nearside and offside hub swivel housings need topping up with oil

metal fuel pipes corroded and deteriorating

oil leaks from engine

Pass 18 May 2015 86,416 miles

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

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

Pass 13 May 2014 81,488 miles

Offside front tyre has a cut in it but no cords can be seen.

Rear trailing arm bushes worn.

Fail 30 Apr 2014 81,488 miles

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

Nearside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside front tyre has a cut in it but no cords can be seen.

Rear trailing arm bushes worn.

Pass 16 Apr 2013 78,753 miles

coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

vin plate worn

Fail 16 Apr 2013 78,753 miles

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

coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

front brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.2b)

vin plate worn

Pass 5 Apr 2012 46,044 miles

1/ o/s wiper blade becoming perished 2/ front brake discs becoming corroded and distorted 3/ front to rear and n/s rear steel brake pipe becoming corroded 4/ n/s front tyre at legal limits worn on outside edge

Pass 25 Feb 2011 73,260 miles

1/ n/s front tyre wearing on outside edge

Pass 25 Feb 2010 61,671 miles

Fuel pipe/s corroded

Nail in offside rear tyre

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

Nearside front brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.2b)

o/s/r seat base insecure

Fail 22 Feb 2010 61,627 miles

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

Fuel pipe/s corroded

Nail in offside rear tyre

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

Nearside front brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.2b)

o/s/r seat base insecure

Pass 16 Feb 2009 50,555 miles

1/ rear exhaust silencer becoming weak due to corrosion 2/ both rear tyres near legal limits

Pass 13 Feb 2008 41,512 miles
Pass 16 Feb 2007 35,203 miles

o/s/f tyre wearing on outside edge † †rear exhaust silencer becoming corroded

Pass 16 Feb 2006 30,517 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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AP03 KAJ is a 2003 Suzuki Jimny in Red with a 1,298cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.2%.

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 AP03 KAJ, 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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AP03 KAJ is a 2003 Suzuki Jimny, first registered on 27 June 2003.

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