MOT Status
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96,644 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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Brake pedal wearing smooth (1.1.2 (c))
Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Central Inner Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))
Horn not working (7.7 (a))
Nearside Rear Position lamp adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (4.2.3 (c))
Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded across rear body x2 (1.1.11 (c))
Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded front to rear x2 (1.1.11 (c))
Offside Rear Position lamp adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (4.2.3 (c))
Offside Rear Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced near rear body mount (6.1.1 (c) (i))
Offside Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))
Brake pedal wearing smooth (1.1.2 (c))
Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Central Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))
Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))
Exhaust emissions likely to be affected by an exhaust leak (8.2.1.1 (b))
Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
Nearside Rear Body insecure to the extent that stability is seriously impaired outrigger (6.2.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS
Offside Rear Body insecure to the extent that stability is seriously impaired outrigger (6.2.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS
Offside Rear Brake pipe at imminent risk of failure or fracture (1.1.11 (a)) DANGEROUS
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 3mm (5.2.3 (e))
Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))
Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))
Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (a))
Exhaust carbon monoxide content at idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))
Exhaust hydrocarbon content after 2nd fast idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))
Nearside Rear Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced cross member (6.1.1 (c) (i))
Nearside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))
Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))
Offside Front Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced outrigger (6.1.1 (c) (i))
Offside Front Outer Steering locking device ineffective nut loose (2.1.3 (d))
Offside Rear Inner Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))
Offside Rear Inner Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))
Offside Rear Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced cross member (6.1.1 (c) (i))
Offside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))
Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))
Nearside Front Drive shaft bearing housing likely to fail seal leaking (6.1.7 (f) (ii)) DANGEROUS
Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Offside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
Offside Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Offside Rear Fuel Pipe/s corroded ()
Emissions not tested (8.2.1.2 (d))
Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))
Exhaust emissions likely to be affected by an exhaust leak (8.2.1.1 (b))
Front Exhaust system insecure (6.1.2 (a))
Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
Offside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
Offside Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Offside Rear Fuel Pipe/s corroded ()
Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))
Offside Fuel Pipe/s corroded ()
Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Central Front Oil leaking excessively from transmission diff seal (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Nearside Front Outer Oil leaking excessively from transmission drive shaft seal (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
Nearside Rear Service brake excessively fluctuating (1.2.1 (e))
Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage insecurely attached (5.3.3 (a) (i))
Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))
Offside Headlamp not working on main beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))
Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))
Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))
Offside Fuel Pipe/s corroded ()
Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Offside Rear Fuel Pipe/s corroded ()
Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))
Nearside Front Outer Axle swivel joint so worn or insecure in a stub axle that directional stability is impaired (5.1.2 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS
Offside Front Outer Axle swivel joint so worn or insecure in a stub axle that directional stability is impaired (5.1.2 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS
Offside Rear Fuel Pipe/s corroded ()
Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
chassis and inner sills corroded
Offside Front Wheel hub spigot mounting excessively worn leaking grease (5.2.1 (b) (i))
Rear Position lamp not working both (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
Registration plate lamp does not illuminate simultaneously with the position lamps (4.7.2 (a))
Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))
Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
chassis and inner sills corroded
Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
oil around the gearbox
Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit worn on outer edge (4.1.E.1)
Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
Oil leak
nearside rear tyre worn on outside edge
Offside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)
Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
Oil leak
nearside rear tyre worn on outside edge
Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
slight play in nearside track rod end
Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
ENGINE LIGHT ON
Nearside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)
Offside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)
Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)
How Reliable is the Suzuki Jimny?
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CA03 BUE is a 2003 Suzuki Jimny in Black with a 1,298cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 29 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.4%.
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 CA03 BUE, 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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CA03 BUE is a 2003 Suzuki Jimny, first registered on 2 June 2003.
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