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BV03 WSW

2003 Suzuki Jimny

Silver Petrol 1298cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 Apr 2018
Tests17 (12 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate70.6%

Mileage

91,350 mi
Last recorded91,350 miles
Recorded on12 Apr 2017
Typical for 2003 Suzuki Jimny57,891 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBV03 WSW
MakeSuzuki
ModelJimny
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,298cc

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MOT History

12 pass 5 fail
Pass 12 Apr 2017 91,350 miles

Fuel Pipe/s corroded ()

Fail 5 Apr 2017 91,291 miles

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

Offside Front Axle swivel joint has excessive play (2.5.A.3b)

Offside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Fuel Pipe/s corroded ()

Pass 18 Mar 2016 79,840 miles

fuel pipes corroded

Pass 15 Apr 2015 69,361 miles

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

Fail 14 Apr 2015 69,361 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

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

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

Pass 10 Apr 2014 60,018 miles

Fuel pipe/s corroded

Pass 15 Apr 2013 51,455 miles
Fail 9 Apr 2013 51,455 miles

Offside Front Axle swivel joint has excessive play in a swivel pin (2.5.A.3b)

Pass 9 Feb 2012 39,447 miles

Fuel pipe/s corroded

Vehicle's internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights

exhaust system in poor condition

osf & both rear tyre sidewalls cracking

Fail 8 Feb 2012 39,447 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Valve stem seriously damaged (4.1.D.1e)

Offside Front Valve stem seriously damaged (4.1.D.1e)

Offside Rear Valve stem seriously damaged (4.1.D.1e)

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

Fuel pipe/s corroded

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Vehicle's internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights

exhaust system in poor condition

osf & both rear tyre sidewalls cracking

Pass 9 Feb 2011 33,575 miles

Nearside Front Front suspension has slight movement at wishbone bearing (2.5.A.1c)

Nearside Rear Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

brake discs pitted

tyres perished

Pass 16 Feb 2010 31,199 miles

Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

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

Fail 11 Feb 2010 31,199 miles

Centre Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Offside Front coil spring incomplete (2.4.C.1a) DANGEROUS

Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

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

Pass 11 Feb 2009 25,971 miles
Pass 20 Mar 2008 23,905 miles
Pass 22 Mar 2007 21,433 miles
Pass 25 Feb 2006 16,522 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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BV03 WSW is a 2003 Suzuki Jimny in Silver with a 1,298cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70.6%.

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 BV03 WSW, 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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BV03 WSW is a 2003 Suzuki Jimny, first registered on 1 March 2003.

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