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BC03 UPE

2003 Suzuki Jimny

Red Petrol 1298cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires24 Oct 2023
Tests19 (15 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate78.9%

Mileage

58,513 mi
Last recorded58,513 miles
Recorded on25 Oct 2022
Typical for 2003 Suzuki Jimny57,891 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBC03 UPE
MakeSuzuki
ModelJimny
Year2003
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,298cc

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MOT History

15 pass 4 fail
Pass 25 Oct 2022 58,513 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 13 Jan 2021 56,368 miles

Both Inner body sills corroded

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Rear body mounting areas corroded

Pass 18 Jul 2019 53,447 miles
Fail 11 Jul 2019 53,431 miles

Central Exhaust system insecure (6.1.2 (a))

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

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

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

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

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

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Exhaust: silencer SHIELD SPLIT

Fuel Pipe/s corroded ()

Pass 22 May 2018 51,459 miles

Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 5 Jun 2017 49,912 miles

Brake pipe slightly corroded all (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 31 Dec 2015 48,285 miles
Pass 24 Sep 2014 46,851 miles
Fail 23 Sep 2014 46,845 miles

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

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Pass 28 Aug 2013 45,149 miles

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

wipers poor

Pass 24 Aug 2012 40,397 miles

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

slight brake drag n/s/f

Fail 24 Aug 2012 40,397 miles

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

slight brake drag n/s/f

Pass 9 Jun 2011 34,912 miles

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

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

both rear tyres on wear bars

handbrake warning lamp on

Fail 9 Jun 2011 34,912 miles

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

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

Nearside Front position lamp(s) incorrect colour (1.1.A.3e)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Front position lamp(s) incorrect colour (1.1.A.3e)

both rear tyres on wear bars

handbrake warning lamp on

Pass 18 Mar 2010 31,617 miles
Pass 3 Apr 2009 28,995 miles
Pass 25 Jun 2008 27,667 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

parking light on

Pass 24 Oct 2007 26,035 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 6 Sep 2006 23,172 miles

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

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

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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BC03 UPE is a 2003 Suzuki Jimny in Red with a 1,298cc 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 BC03 UPE, 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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BC03 UPE is a 2003 Suzuki Jimny, first registered on 22 August 2003.

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