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CV03 UCB

2003 Suzuki Jimny

Green Petrol 1328cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 Oct 2024
Tests25 (19 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate76%

Mileage

86,082 mi
Last recorded86,082 miles
Recorded on21 Sep 2023
Typical for 2003 Suzuki Jimny57,891 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCV03 UCB
MakeSuzuki
ModelJimny
Year2003
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,328cc

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MOT History

19 pass 6 fail
Pass 21 Sep 2023 86,082 miles

Front Axle swivel pins and bushes swivel pin and/or bush slightly worn (5.1.2 (b) (i))

Suspension component mounting repair covered in underseal (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Fail 20 Sep 2023 86,082 miles

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

Front Axle swivel pins and bushes swivel pin and/or bush slightly worn (5.1.2 (b) (i))

Suspension component mounting repair covered in underseal (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 10 Oct 2022 85,119 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Near chassis mount (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 12 Oct 2021 83,608 miles

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

Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively Both (1.2.1 (e))

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

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Rear Seatbelts not checked due to seats down

Fail 12 Oct 2021 83,608 miles

Emissions not tested Due to exhaust leak (8.2.1.2 (d))

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

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

Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively Both (1.2.1 (e))

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

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Rear Seatbelts not checked due to seats down

Pass 3 Oct 2020 81,081 miles
Fail 2 Oct 2020 81,081 miles

Rear Exhaust system insecure (6.1.2 (a))

Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength Both inner sills (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 16 Oct 2019 79,373 miles
Pass 1 Mar 2019 78,620 miles
Fail 18 Feb 2019 78,618 miles

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

Offside Front Suspension component pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Lower Passenger's seat insecure inner sill (6.2.6 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Lower Driver's seat insecure inner sill (6.2.5 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 19 Feb 2018 75,399 miles

Offside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

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

Pass 21 Feb 2017 72,151 miles
Pass 15 Feb 2016 68,713 miles
Fail 15 Feb 2016 68,713 miles

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

Pass 19 Feb 2015 65,166 miles
Pass 13 Feb 2014 61,468 miles

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

Pass 23 Feb 2013 58,543 miles

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

Pass 17 Feb 2012 56,584 miles
Pass 19 Feb 2011 54,755 miles

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

Pass 16 Feb 2010 52,609 miles

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

Pass 11 Feb 2009 50,344 miles
Pass 5 Feb 2008 47,995 miles
Pass 22 Mar 2007 38,957 miles

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

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

unable to properly check outer sills due to plastic trims

Fail 22 Mar 2007 38,957 miles

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

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Nearside Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated (8.2.2)

Offside Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated (8.2.2)

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

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

unable to properly check outer sills due to plastic trims

Pass 27 Apr 2006 34,384 miles

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

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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CV03 UCB is a 2003 Suzuki Jimny in Green with a 1,328cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 CV03 UCB, 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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CV03 UCB is a 2003 Suzuki Jimny, first registered on 28 March 2003.

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