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CA03 BUF

2003 Suzuki Jimny

Blue Petrol 1298cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Nov 2024
Tests26 (18 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate69.2%

Mileage

90,910 mi
Last recorded90,910 miles
Recorded on6 Nov 2023
Typical for 2003 Suzuki Jimny57,891 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCA03 BUF
MakeSuzuki
ModelJimny
Year2003
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,298cc

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MOT History

18 pass 8 fail
Pass 6 Nov 2023 90,910 miles
Fail 4 Nov 2023 90,909 miles

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

Offside Front Position lamp not working sidelight. (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

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

Pass 22 Oct 2022 86,481 miles

Front Lower Oil leak, but not excessive OIL SUMP AREA. (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 29 Oct 2021 84,981 miles

Front Lower Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Offside Front ENGINE LIGHT ON.

Rear REVERSING LIGHTS NOT WORKING X 2.

Pass 30 Oct 2020 82,684 miles

Central Front Lower Oil leak, but not excessive SUMP AREA. (8.4.1 (a) (i))

ENGINE IDLE ROUGH ,MISFIRE SLIGHTLY.

Nearside Rear Upper Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced BODY FIXING MOUNT. (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Front E.M.L LIGHT ON

Offside Rear Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced BODY FIXING MOUNT. (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Rear REVERSING LIGHTS NOT WORKING X 2.

Pass 28 Sep 2019 79,975 miles

Front Lower Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Upper Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

Fail 21 Sep 2019 79,966 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen washer not working WASHER PUMP NOT WORKING. (3.5 (a))

Offside Front Windscreen washer not working WASHER PUMP NOT WORKING. (3.5 (a))

Front Lower Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Upper Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

Pass 31 Aug 2018 76,406 miles

Central Front Lower Oil leak, but not excessive Engine sump area. (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 31 Aug 2018 76,406 miles

Central Front Lower Oil leak, but not excessive Engine sump area. (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Position lamp not working SIDELIGHT. (4.2.1 (a))

Pass 8 Sep 2017 73,988 miles

Oil leak ()

Fail 8 Sep 2017 73,988 miles

Offside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid WASHER BLOCKED. (8.2.3)

Nearside Front WASHER JET BLOCKED.

Oil leak ()

Pass 27 Aug 2016 67,247 miles
Fail 27 Aug 2016 67,247 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively split and smears screen (8.2.2)

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively split and smears scrren (8.2.2)

Pass 14 Aug 2015 64,586 miles

Nearside Front Lower coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Front Lower coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

slight oil leak

Pass 20 Aug 2014 64,027 miles

n/s/f bumper loose

Pass 22 Aug 2013 63,030 miles

brake pedal rubber worn

Fail 21 Aug 2013 63,030 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Front Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

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

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

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

brake pedal rubber worn

engine light on

Pass 17 Aug 2012 62,524 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 Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

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

all 4 tyres starting to crack on tread line

brake pedle rubber slightly worn on one edge

Pass 20 Jun 2011 61,523 miles

Oil leak

Fail 20 Jun 2011 61,523 miles

Nearside Front All position lamps not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Front All position lamps not working (1.1.A.3b)

Oil leak

Pass 1 Jun 2010 60,859 miles
Pass 2 Jun 2009 55,144 miles

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

Pass 31 May 2008 49,735 miles
Pass 25 Apr 2007 44,969 miles
Fail 25 Apr 2007 44,969 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area in excess of a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 10 Jun 2006 31,545 miles

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

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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CA03 BUF is a 2003 Suzuki Jimny in Blue with a 1,298cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 26 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69.2%.

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 BUF, 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 BUF is a 2003 Suzuki Jimny, first registered on 18 June 2003.

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