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AV03 FDF

2003 Suzuki Jimny

Black Petrol 1328cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 Feb 2020
Tests20 (14 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate70%

Mileage

88,239 mi
Last recorded88,239 miles
Recorded on9 Feb 2019
Typical for 2003 Suzuki Jimny57,891 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAV03 FDF
MakeSuzuki
ModelJimny
Year2003
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,328cc

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MOT History

14 pass 6 fail
Pass 9 Feb 2019 88,239 miles

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

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

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 9 Feb 2018 82,784 miles

Nearside Front hub has slight leak

Pass 2 Feb 2017 76,616 miles

Rear Drive shaft uj which forms part of the suspension has slight play in a universal joint (2.4.G.4b)

has slight leak o/s hub

Pass 12 Feb 2016 71,469 miles
Fail 1 Feb 2016 71,469 miles

Nearside Front Lower Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4)

Offside Front Lower Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4)

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

Pass 16 Jan 2015 70,101 miles
Fail 16 Jan 2015 70,101 miles

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 11 Dec 2013 68,822 miles
Fail 10 Dec 2013 68,822 miles

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

Pass 12 Jun 2013 67,181 miles

ADVISE FRONT WIPERS

ADVISE KAT EXHAUST HANGER

ADVISE REAR SILENCER OUTER CASEING

Nearside Front Lower Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Offside Front Lower Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Pass 12 Jun 2012 64,895 miles

Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

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

advis N/S step

advis rear exhaust box

Fail 30 May 2012 64,895 miles

Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Nearside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Nearside Front Lower Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4)

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

Offside Front Lower Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4)

Nearside Rear wheel cylinder leaking (3.6.A.1) DANGEROUS

Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

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

advis N/S step

advis rear exhaust box

Pass 19 May 2011 58,070 miles

Front Lower Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Oil leak

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

Fail 5 May 2011 58,070 miles

Nearside Outer Front Lower Ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

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

Front Lower Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Oil leak

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

Pass 24 Apr 2010 51,092 miles

Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Pass 1 May 2009 43,295 miles

Front brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

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

Pass 3 Apr 2008 38,671 miles

wipers split but clearing screen.

Pass 2 May 2007 36,889 miles

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

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

Fail 2 May 2007 36,889 miles

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Nearside Front Upper Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

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

Pass 3 Apr 2006 26,514 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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AV03 FDF is a 2003 Suzuki Jimny in Black with a 1,328cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70%.

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 AV03 FDF, 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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AV03 FDF is a 2003 Suzuki Jimny, first registered on 1 March 2003.

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