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AV03 KXC

2003 Suzuki Jimny

Silver Petrol 1328cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 Feb 2023
Tests23 (16 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate69.6%

Mileage

142,913 mi
Last recorded142,913 miles
Recorded on18 Feb 2022
Typical for 2003 Suzuki Jimny57,891 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

16 pass 7 fail
Pass 18 Feb 2022 142,913 miles

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

Fuel Pipe/s corroded ()

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

Oil leak, but not excessive prop seal leak (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 2 Feb 2022 142,894 miles

Brake pedal has insufficient reserve travel (1.1.2 (a))

Emissions not tested (8.2.1.2 (d))

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Exhaust system insecure (6.1.2 (a))

Horn not working (7.7 (a))

Nearside Front Wheel bearing has excessive play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Offside Front Oil leaking excessively from transmission (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Offside Front Shock absorbers has an excessively worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

Offside Headlamp levelling device inoperative (4.1.5 (a))

Offside Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Parking brake lever has excessive movement indicating incorrect adjustment (1.1.6 (c))

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Steering linkage ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Service brake has no recorded effort at a wheel (1.2.1 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Parking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Fuel Pipe/s corroded ()

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

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

Oil leak, but not excessive propshaft seal leak (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 13 Jan 2021 134,352 miles
Pass 27 Jul 2019 130,998 miles
Fail 26 Jul 2019 130,986 miles

Nearside Rear Hydraulic fluid leaking excessively brake drum (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Hydraulic fluid leaking excessively brake drum (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 19 Jul 2018 126,869 miles
Fail 18 Jul 2018 126,859 miles

Nearside Front Drag link end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Parking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 27 Jul 2017 123,686 miles

centre exhaust mount broken but exhaust adequately supported

Fail 30 Jun 2017 123,472 miles

Nearside Front Drag link end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Front Drag link end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Rear Brake pipe inappropriately repaired trapped in rear differential guard (3.6.A.3)

Offside Front Trailing arm damaged but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

centre exhaust pipe bracket broken but system still adequately supported.

Pass 12 Jul 2016 112,121 miles

Nearside Front Lower Axle swivel joint has slight play (2.5.A.3b)

Pass 15 Jul 2015 101,614 miles
Fail 13 Jul 2015 101,614 miles

Nearside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

Offside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

rear tyres are slightly perished

Pass 12 Mar 2014 97,694 miles

Fuel pipe/s corroded

both rear tyres perished.

Pass 20 Mar 2013 91,274 miles

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

Fail 18 Mar 2013 91,274 miles

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

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

Pass 20 Mar 2012 82,205 miles

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

rear exhaust silencer starting to deterioate

Fail 21 Mar 2011 72,136 miles

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

Pass 21 Mar 2011 72,136 miles
Pass 5 Mar 2010 63,375 miles
Pass 16 Mar 2009 55,231 miles
Pass 6 Mar 2008 45,972 miles
Pass 26 Mar 2007 37,586 miles
Pass 13 Mar 2006 26,893 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 KXC is a 2003 Suzuki Jimny in Silver with a 1,328cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69.6%.

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 KXC, 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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What year was AV03 KXC registered?

AV03 KXC is a 2003 Suzuki Jimny, first registered on 31 March 2003.

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