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AX03 GKV

2003 Suzuki Jimny

Blue Petrol 1328cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 Aug 2022
Tests23 (16 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate69.6%

Mileage

83,600 mi
Last recorded83,600 miles
Recorded on6 Dec 2022
Typical for 2003 Suzuki Jimny57,891 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAX03 GKV
MakeSuzuki
ModelJimny
Year2003
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,328cc

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MOT History

16 pass 7 fail
Fail 6 Dec 2022 83,600 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

Front Bumper damaged and likely to cause injury when grazed or contacted bumper wheel arch and wing (6.1.4 (a) (i))

Offside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

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

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

Nearside Front Seat belt webbing significantly weakened (7.1.2 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

4x4 vacuum pipes corroded

Brake pipe inadequately clipped or supported (1.1.11 (d) (i))

Front Coil spring corroded o/s and n/s fronts (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing o/s and n/s fronts cracking in tread (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fuel Pipe/s corroded front to rears ()

Offside Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b) (ii))

Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Passenger seat(s) missing at time of test both rears ()

Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge o/s and n/s rears worn (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 10 Aug 2021 81,307 miles

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 9 Aug 2021 81,307 miles

Battery insecure and likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced body mount / chassis area (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 6 Aug 2020 80,171 miles

Front axle vacuum pipes corroder on axle

Front os and ns swivel housing lightly corroded

Nearside Front Power steering pipe/hose slightly corroded (2.1.5 (g) (i))

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive under head light (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Fuel Pipe/s corroded front to rear ()

os and ns plastic covers under sills

Fail 3 Aug 2020 80,171 miles

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

Nearside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded brake pipe hose (1.1.11 (c))

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

Offside Front Steering component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded just under headlight close to box (2.1.2 (e) (i))

Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded axle pipes (1.1.11 (c))

Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded brake compensater pipes (1.1.11 (c))

Front axle vacuum pipes corroder on axle

Front os and ns swivel housing lightly corroded

Nearside Front Power steering pipe/hose slightly corroded (2.1.5 (g) (i))

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive under head light (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Fuel Pipe/s corroded front to rear ()

os and ns plastic covers under sills

Pass 30 Jul 2019 78,876 miles

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

Pass 3 Aug 2018 76,991 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material all brake pipes coverd in underseal (1.1.11 (c))

Fail 31 Jul 2018 76,970 miles

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced inner /outer sill area (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material all brake pipes coverd in underseal (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 4 Aug 2017 74,759 miles

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

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

Nearside Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive chassis (2.4.A.3)

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

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

Offside Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive chassis (2.4.A.3)

Fail 4 Aug 2017 74,752 miles

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Offside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

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

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

Nearside Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive chassis (2.4.A.3)

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

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

Offside Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive chassis (2.4.A.3)

Pass 19 Jul 2016 73,453 miles

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

Pass 25 Jul 2015 72,770 miles
Pass 21 Oct 2014 70,164 miles

Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Fuel pipe/s corroded

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

front brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

Pass 11 Oct 2013 38,054 miles
Pass 4 Oct 2012 62,058 miles
Pass 19 Oct 2011 58,612 miles

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

steel pipes on front axle for vacuum to diff locks corroded

Fail 19 Oct 2011 58,612 miles

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

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

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

steel pipes on front axle for vacuum to diff locks corroded

Pass 13 Oct 2010 51,256 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Nearside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

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

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

Pass 27 Oct 2009 43,662 miles
Pass 20 Oct 2008 38,792 miles
Pass 31 Oct 2007 36,721 miles
Pass 3 Aug 2006 25,047 miles
Fail 3 Aug 2006 25,047 miles

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

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

Offside Front Axle king pin has excessive play in pin and/or bush adversely affecting the steering (2.5.A.3a) DANGEROUS

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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AX03 GKV is a 2003 Suzuki Jimny in Blue 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 AX03 GKV, 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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AX03 GKV is a 2003 Suzuki Jimny, first registered on 31 July 2003.

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