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AV03 HJK

2003 Suzuki Jimny

Silver Petrol 1328cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 May 2021
Tests22 (16 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate72.7%

Mileage

57,392 mi
Last recorded57,392 miles
Recorded on12 May 2021
Typical for 2003 Suzuki Jimny57,891 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAV03 HJK
MakeSuzuki
ModelJimny
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,328cc

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MOT History

16 pass 6 fail
Fail 12 May 2021 57,392 miles

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

Nearside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Windscreen damaged and affecting the driver's view of the road (3.2 (a) (ii))

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Brake pedal wearing smooth (1.1.2 (c))

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

Pass 4 May 2020 54,573 miles

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

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

Fail 4 May 2020 54,573 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

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

Pass 21 May 2019 51,894 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Front to rear X2 (1.1.11 (c))

Fail 13 May 2019 51,876 miles

Axle swivel pins and bushes swivel pin and/or bush excessively worn Both front lower (5.1.2 (b) (i))

Brake pipe excessively corroded Both front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 17 May 2018 49,297 miles

Fuel pipes corroded

Play in both front swivel hubs

Fail 16 May 2018 49,291 miles

Driver's seat fore and aft adjustment mechanism not functioning as intended. (6.2.A.3)

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Nearside Front Ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt marked (2.2.C.1c)

Offside Front Ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt marked (2.2.C.1c)

rear fuel pipes corroded

rear seats and seat belts stock missing seat belts not tested

Pass 10 May 2017 46,645 miles
Pass 11 May 2016 44,176 miles

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

Pass 12 May 2015 40,969 miles
Pass 6 May 2014 38,126 miles
Pass 29 Apr 2013 33,507 miles
Fail 29 Apr 2013 33,504 miles

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

Pass 4 May 2012 29,813 miles
Pass 13 May 2011 25,436 miles
Fail 13 May 2011 25,436 miles

Driver's seat insecure (6.2.A.1)

Pass 15 Mar 2011 24,854 miles
Pass 18 Mar 2010 21,450 miles
Pass 10 Mar 2009 18,315 miles
Pass 18 Mar 2008 15,726 miles
Pass 12 Mar 2007 12,874 miles
Pass 21 Feb 2006 9,758 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 HJK is a 2003 Suzuki Jimny in Silver with a 1,328cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.7%.

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 HJK, 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 HJK is a 2003 Suzuki Jimny, first registered on 18 March 2003.

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