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CA03 HFU

2003 Suzuki Jimny

Red Petrol 1328cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Jun 2025
Tests26 (18 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate69.2%

Mileage

98,390 mi
Last recorded98,390 miles
Recorded on6 Jun 2024
Typical for 2003 Suzuki Jimny57,891 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCA03 HFU
MakeSuzuki
ModelJimny
Year2003
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,328cc

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MOT History

18 pass 8 fail
Pass 6 Jun 2024 98,390 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases clamp (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 10 May 2023 90,883 miles

Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

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

Pass 12 Apr 2022 90,188 miles
Pass 16 Apr 2021 88,625 miles

Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Fuel Pipe/s corroded ()

Nearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

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 Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

car rusty in all areas

front and rear chassis rusty

o/s and n/s engine bay rusty

rear exhaust bracket broke

Fail 16 Apr 2021 88,620 miles

Nearside Rear Integral body structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting boot floor (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Offside Rear Integral body structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting boot floor (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Stop lamp(s) with a multiple light source more than 1/2 not functioning centre (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Fuel Pipe/s corroded ()

Nearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

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 Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

car rusty in all areas

front and rear chassis rusty

o/s and n/s engine bay rusty

rear exhaust bracket broke

Pass 29 Apr 2020 87,200 miles

Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material to rear brake pipes (1.1.11 (c))

Fuel Pipe/s corroded All fuel pipes corroded ()

Nearside Outer Sill covered not allowing full inspection

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Outer sill covered not allowing full inspection

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Fail 27 Apr 2020 87,196 miles

Rear Brake pipe at imminent risk of failure or fracture brake pipe from hose to compensator. (1.1.11 (a)) DANGEROUS

Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material to rear brake pipes (1.1.11 (c))

Fuel Pipe/s corroded All fuel pipes corroded ()

Nearside Outer Sill covered not allowing full inspection

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Outer sill covered not allowing full inspection

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 23 Apr 2019 83,631 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material all rear (1.1.11 (c))

Central Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Coil spring corroded all front and rear (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Front Fuel Pipe/s corroded and rear ()

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

slight corrosion through out of under side of vehicle

Pass 2 May 2018 77,604 miles

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

Fuel Pipe/s corroded ()

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

coil spring corroded all 4 (2.4.C.1b)

Pass 8 Mar 2017 70,335 miles

Front coil spring corroded Both (2.4.C.1b)

Rear All rear fuel pipes corrodded

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Silencer (7.1.2)

Rear coil spring corroded Both (2.4.C.1b)

Pass 15 Mar 2016 62,404 miles

slight surface corrosion to metal fuel lines

Pass 25 Mar 2015 54,842 miles

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

rear fuel pipe corroded.

Fail 25 Mar 2015 54,840 miles

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) leaking from a joint (2.3.3b)

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

rear fuel pipe corroded.

Pass 14 Mar 2014 48,916 miles
Fail 14 Mar 2014 48,916 miles

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

Pass 8 Mar 2013 46,595 miles

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)

Oil leak

brake fluid down

front brake pads are very low

o/s front hub pitted

Fail 8 Mar 2013 46,595 miles

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

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

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

Oil leak

brake fluid down

front brake pads are very low

o/s front hub pitted

Pass 22 Mar 2012 42,056 miles

Oil leak

exhaust rear silencer has corrosion to outer casing

Fail 19 Mar 2012 42,056 miles

Offside Front Axle swivel joint has excessive movement between a swivel joint and its housing (2.5.A.1b)

Offside Front brake disc contaminated by grease (3.5.1h)

Offside Front wheel bearing has excessive play (2.5.A.3c)

Oil leak

exhaust rear silencer has corrosion to outer casing

Pass 28 Feb 2011 38,594 miles

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

Offside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

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

Pass 24 Feb 2010 35,905 miles

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

Pass 1 Dec 2008 30,548 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Fail 1 Dec 2008 30,548 miles

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 28 Nov 2007 24,184 miles
Pass 9 Jun 2006 14,843 miles
Fail 5 Jun 2006 14,836 miles

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

advise 11% imbalance front brakes

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 HFU is a 2003 Suzuki Jimny in Red with a 1,328cc 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 HFU, 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 HFU is a 2003 Suzuki Jimny, first registered on 12 June 2003.

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