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AR03 SUM

2003 Suzuki Jimny

Silver Petrol 1328cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires24 Aug 2021
Tests19 (15 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate78.9%

Mileage

125,726 mi
Last recorded125,726 miles
Recorded on25 Aug 2020
Typical for 2003 Suzuki Jimny57,891 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAR03 SUM
MakeSuzuki
ModelJimny
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,328cc

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MOT History

15 pass 4 fail
Pass 25 Aug 2020 125,726 miles
Pass 20 Aug 2019 124,948 miles
Pass 15 Aug 2018 121,643 miles
Pass 16 Aug 2017 121,218 miles
Fail 2 Aug 2017 121,210 miles

Brake pedal spongy (3.3.B.1b)

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded inner sill (2.4.A.3)

Fuel tank leaking (7.2.3) DANGEROUS

Pass 24 Aug 2016 116,749 miles
Pass 11 Mar 2015 113,162 miles

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

Pass 25 Mar 2014 106,440 miles

coil springs corroded

engine malfunction lamp on

exhaust badly corroded

front brake hoses corroded

front vacuum pipes badly corroded

front wiper linkage play

fuel pipes and steering pipes badly corroded

sump corroded

Fail 25 Mar 2014 106,440 miles

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

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

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

front brake hoses corroded

front vacuum pipes badly corroded

front wiper linkage play

sump corroded

fuel pipes and steering pipes badly corroded

coil springs corroded

engine malfunction lamp on

exhaust badly corroded

Pass 27 Mar 2013 91,263 miles

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

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

Offside wiper shaft and mounting worn

Fail 22 Mar 2013 91,044 miles

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

Offside Front coil spring fractured (2.4.C.1a)

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

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

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

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

Offside wiper shaft and mounting worn

Pass 26 Mar 2012 81,491 miles
Pass 28 Mar 2011 75,359 miles

centre exhaust heatshield loose/rattling

fuel lines corroded

nearside front steering pivot ball slightly corroded

offside front steering pivot ball slightly corroded

power steering belt loose/noisy

Pass 26 Mar 2010 63,007 miles

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

Pass 21 Mar 2009 49,144 miles
Pass 27 Mar 2008 38,305 miles

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Fail 25 Mar 2008 38,305 miles

Nearside Front Steering pivot point has excessive play (2.2.B.1g)

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Nail in offside rear tyre

Pass 26 Mar 2007 27,155 miles
Pass 20 Mar 2006 18,128 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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AR03 SUM is a 2003 Suzuki Jimny in Silver with a 1,328cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.9%.

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 AR03 SUM, 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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AR03 SUM is a 2003 Suzuki Jimny, first registered on 1 March 2003.

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