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CP03 YML

2003 Suzuki Jimny

Green Petrol 1328cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Apr 2025
Tests23 (17 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate73.9%

Mileage

119,732 mi
Last recorded119,732 miles
Recorded on23 Apr 2024
Typical for 2003 Suzuki Jimny57,891 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCP03 YML
MakeSuzuki
ModelJimny
Year2003
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,328cc

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MOT History

17 pass 6 fail
Pass 23 Apr 2024 119,732 miles

Brake servo corroded

Central Prop shaft joint worn, but not excessively (6.1.7 (c) (i))

Coolant level low

Nearside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Offside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Power steering pump has slight seepage (2.1.5 (a))

Rear Brake pipe clips or supports missing, pipe adequately supported (1.1.11 (d) (i))

Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced x2 holes in engine bay but not within 30cm (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Fail 12 Apr 2024 119,729 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Offside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Rear Road wheel fixing missing (5.2.1 (a) (i))

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Front Bumper likely to become detached (6.1.4 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Stop lamp(s) all not working (4.3.1 (a) (iii)) DANGEROUS

Brake servo corroded

Central Prop shaft joint worn, but not excessively (6.1.7 (c) (i))

Coolant level low

Nearside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Offside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Power steering pump has slight seepage (2.1.5 (a))

Rear Brake pipe clips or supports missing, pipe adequately supported (1.1.11 (d) (i))

Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced x2 holes in engine bay but not within 30cm (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 24 Feb 2023 113,251 miles

Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Fail 20 Feb 2023 113,251 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Vehicle structure is so weakened by corrosion within 30cm of a towbar mounting, the towbar is likely to become detached (6.1.6 (i) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Integral body structure has excessive corrosion which adversely affects braking or steering (6.1.1 (c) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Vehicle structure is so weakened by corrosion within 30cm of a towbar mounting, the towbar is likely to become detached (6.1.6 (i) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Pass 23 Feb 2022 108,081 miles
Fail 21 Feb 2022 108,080 miles

Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced Nearside and offside front (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Nearside Rear Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Suspension component mounting prescribed area is inadequately repaired (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn Nearside and offside rear (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively Nearside and offside (3.4 (b) (ii))

Pass 18 Feb 2021 104,742 miles
Pass 18 Feb 2020 102,908 miles

Coolant rail going to bottom radiator hose is heavily corroded.

Part of high level brake light is not working.

Fail 18 Feb 2020 102,905 miles

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 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))

Coolant rail going to bottom radiator hose is heavily corroded.

Part of high level brake light is not working.

Pass 21 Feb 2019 96,538 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Fail 21 Feb 2019 96,536 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength arm mount to axle - marked (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Pass 13 Feb 2018 89,130 miles
Fail 9 Feb 2018 89,128 miles

Front Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone 'A' (8.3.1e)

Main beam 'tell-tale' not working (1.7.4c)

Nearside Headlamp excessively deteriorated so that the light output is severely reduced Main and dipped beams both excessively dim. (1.7.5a)

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

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded Chassis corroded & cracking at front end of rear axle suspension arm - marked. (2.4.A.3)

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

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) leaking Power steering pipe at front o/s of car is excessively corroded and leaking. (2.3.3b)

Side repeater incorrect colour Both - green not amber. (1.4.A.2f)

Pass 22 Feb 2017 80,909 miles
Pass 21 Jul 2014 80,738 miles

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Pass 18 Jul 2013 79,696 miles
Pass 27 Jul 2012 76,929 miles

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) slightly corroded (2.3.2)

Pass 2 Aug 2011 71,906 miles

Brake pipes under bonnet slightly corroded.

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

Pass 22 Jul 2010 63,109 miles
Pass 13 Jul 2009 52,746 miles

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

Pass 25 Jul 2008 43,597 miles
Pass 19 Jul 2007 32,799 miles
Pass 21 Jul 2006 20,753 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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CP03 YML is a 2003 Suzuki Jimny in Green with a 1,328cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.9%.

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 CP03 YML, 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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CP03 YML is a 2003 Suzuki Jimny, first registered on 17 July 2003.

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