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BC03 UPL

2003 Suzuki Jimny

Black Petrol 1298cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Feb 2018
Tests20 (13 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate65%

Mileage

61,553 mi
Last recorded61,553 miles
Recorded on27 Jan 2017
Typical for 2003 Suzuki Jimny57,891 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBC03 UPL
MakeSuzuki
ModelJimny
Year2003
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,298cc

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MOT History

13 pass 7 fail
Pass 27 Jan 2017 61,553 miles

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

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

Fail 27 Jan 2017 61,553 miles

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

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

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

Pass 8 Feb 2016 59,362 miles

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

Fail 8 Feb 2016 59,362 miles

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

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

Pass 23 Sep 2014 56,230 miles

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

Fail 9 Sep 2014 56,230 miles

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

Nearside Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Offside Rear Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

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

Pass 9 Sep 2013 53,766 miles

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

Pass 11 Sep 2012 51,022 miles
Pass 2 Sep 2011 48,557 miles
Fail 23 Aug 2011 48,511 miles

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

Pass 6 Sep 2010 44,495 miles

Rear Stop lamp slightly affected by the operation of another lamp (1.2.1f)

Rear position lamp(s) slightly affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.A.3f)

surface corrosion to shock absorbers (all)

surface corrosion to tail exhaust

Fail 2 Sep 2010 44,495 miles

Nearside Front wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.5.A.2)

Rear Stop lamp slightly affected by the operation of another lamp (1.2.1f)

Rear position lamp(s) slightly affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.A.3f)

rear tyres perished & close to TWL

surface corrosion to shock absorbers (all)

surface corrosion to tail exhaust

Pass 4 Jun 2010 44,358 miles
Pass 6 Apr 2010 43,205 miles

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

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 2 Mar 2009 28,882 miles
Pass 10 May 2008 26,910 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

both rear tyres perished

Fail 3 May 2007 19,906 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 3 May 2007 19,906 miles
Pass 4 Aug 2006 17,075 miles
Fail 4 Aug 2006 17,075 miles

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

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 UPL is a 2003 Suzuki Jimny in Black with a 1,298cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 65%.

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 BC03 UPL, 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 UPL is a 2003 Suzuki Jimny, first registered on 9 August 2003.

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