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CE03 YVZ

2003 Suzuki Jimny

Red Petrol 1298cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 Jun 2023
Tests27 (18 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

81,429 mi
Last recorded81,429 miles
Recorded on26 Jun 2022
Typical for 2003 Suzuki Jimny57,891 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCE03 YVZ
MakeSuzuki
ModelJimny
Year2003
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,298cc

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MOT History

18 pass 9 fail
Pass 26 Jun 2022 81,429 miles

Both rear coil springs corroded

Heavily undersealed underside

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

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

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

Fail 24 Jun 2022 81,429 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))

Rear Brake pipe leaking on a hydraulic braking system (1.1.11 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Both rear coil springs corroded

Heavily undersealed underside

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

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

Pass 11 Dec 2021 80,595 miles
Fail 4 Dec 2021 80,595 miles

Emissions not tested tailpipe exhaust u/s (8.2.1.2 (d))

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 2 Dec 2020 80,385 miles
Fail 2 Dec 2020 80,385 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Pass 18 Jan 2020 79,493 miles

general underside corrosion and heavily painted

Pass 6 Jan 2019 77,757 miles

general underside corrosion

Pass 23 Jan 2018 76,134 miles

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

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

General underside corrosion

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

Oil leak ()

Fail 22 Jan 2018 76,133 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

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

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

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

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

General underside corrosion

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

Oil leak ()

Pass 24 Dec 2016 73,612 miles
Pass 22 Dec 2015 72,160 miles

Brake pipe slightly corroded main to rear (3.6.B.2c)

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

fuel lines corroded

Pass 21 Jan 2015 70,907 miles
Pass 5 Jun 2013 55,335 miles

Coolant leak

Oil leak

Fail 18 Jun 2012 47,344 miles

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

Pass 18 Jun 2012 47,344 miles
Fail 29 Jun 2011 41,665 miles

Nearside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Pass 29 Jun 2011 41,665 miles
Fail 25 May 2011 41,108 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Pass 15 Jun 2010 35,941 miles

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

Fail 15 Jun 2010 35,941 miles

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

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too far to the right (1.8)

Pass 24 Jun 2009 30,793 miles

Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

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

Pass 23 Sep 2008 30,790 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 25 Mar 2008 26,947 miles
Fail 25 Mar 2008 26,944 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)

Pass 31 Mar 2007 17,801 miles
Pass 24 Mar 2006 12,752 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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CE03 YVZ is a 2003 Suzuki Jimny in Red with a 1,298cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 27 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 CE03 YVZ, 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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CE03 YVZ is a 2003 Suzuki Jimny, first registered on 31 March 2003.

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