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CV03 YDB

2003 Suzuki Jimny

Black Petrol 1328cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Sep 2023
Tests25 (16 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate64%

Mileage

109,894 mi
Last recorded109,894 miles
Recorded on2 Sep 2022
Typical for 2003 Suzuki Jimny57,891 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCV03 YDB
MakeSuzuki
ModelJimny
Year2003
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,328cc

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MOT History

16 pass 9 fail
Pass 2 Sep 2022 109,894 miles

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

Fuel Pipe/s corroded ()

Nearside Front Headlamp has a product on the light source but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area damaged but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Offside Front Headlamp has a product on the light source but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (7.1.1 (a) (i))

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

both front swivel joins are leaking

Fail 29 Jul 2022 109,307 miles

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

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

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

Nearside Front Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced body mount corroded holed in behind front axle (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Nearside Front Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced body mount corroded holed in front of axle (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Nearside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced inner sill holed (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn both front bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced body mount corroded holed behind axle (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Front Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced body mount corroded holed in front of axle (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn both front bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced body mount corroded holed behind axle (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Rear Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced chassis mount corroded holed in front of axle (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Rear Service brake excessively fluctuating (1.2.1 (e))

Service brake efficiency below requirements (1.2.2 (a) (i))

Eml on

Fuel Pipe/s corroded front to rear ()

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

Nearside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Nearside Front swivel joint leaking

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

Offside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Offside Front swivel joint leaking

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

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

sill covers fitted

under body corroded

Pass 19 Feb 2021 104,801 miles
Pass 20 Feb 2020 104,011 miles

horn worked at time of test [intermittent]

movement in nearside front bearing

nearside rear shock weak

play in front driveshaft uv joint

slight surface corrosion to rear brake pipes

surface corrosion to chassis

Pass 22 Feb 2019 103,039 miles

Fuel Pipe/s corroded ()

Nearside Front Body mounting fixing insecure, but overall security not significantly reduced Chassis to body mounting- bodyshell excessively corroded and holed . Strongly advise repair otherwise danger of body insecurity relative to chassis (6.2.2 (c) (i))

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

Nearside Front swivel leaking oil

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

No rear seatbelts fitted in rear of vehicle at time of test x3

Noted all welding repairs carried out now covered in thick underseal not allowing full inspection to determine repairs

Offside Front Suspension rod pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front swivel leaking oil

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

Steering wheel outer covering is loose relative to actual wheel

Vehicles internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights ()

Fail 20 Feb 2019 103,031 miles

Nearside Rear Inner Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced sill (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced sill (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Fuel Pipe/s corroded ()

Nearside Front Body mounting fixing insecure, but overall security not significantly reduced Chassis to body mounting- bodyshell excessively corroded and holed . Strongly advise repair otherwise danger of body insecurity relative to chassis (6.2.2 (c) (i))

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

Nearside Front swivel leaking oil

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

Nearside Rear Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Chassis to body mounting excessively corroded . Strongly advise repair (6.1.1 (c) (i))

No rear seatbelts fitted in rear of vehicle at time of test x3

Offside Front Body mounting fixing insecure, but overall security not significantly reduced Chassis to body mounting excessively corroded and holed . Strongly advise repair (6.2.2 (c) (i))

Offside Front Suspension rod pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front swivel leaking oil

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

Offside Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Chassis to body mounting excessively corroded . Strongly advise repair (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Steering wheel outer covering is loose relative to actual wheel

Vehicles internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights ()

Nearside Front Bodyshell excess corrosion adjacent to chassis mounting

Offside Front Bodyshell excess corrosion adjacent to chassis mounting

Pass 13 Feb 2018 102,186 miles
Pass 31 Jan 2017 101,194 miles
Fail 30 Jan 2017 101,194 miles

Offside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

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

Pass 1 Feb 2016 99,639 miles
Fail 1 Feb 2016 99,639 miles

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

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

Pass 25 Mar 2015 90,424 miles

Brake servo is corroding.

Engine management light is on.

Front and rear axle trailing arm bushes are deteriorating.

Front brake discs are showing signs of wear.

Front brake pads look very low.

Metal fuel pipes are corroding.

N/s rear tyre inner wall is perishing.

Rear shock absorbers are losing their damping effect.

Slight play in o/s front lower swivel pin.

Some oil leaking from front hubs.

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 25 Mar 2015 90,424 miles

Brake servo is corroding.

Engine management light is on.

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

Front and rear axle trailing arm bushes are deteriorating.

Front brake discs are showing signs of wear.

Front brake pads look very low.

Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Metal fuel pipes are corroding.

N/s rear tyre inner wall is perishing.

Rear shock absorbers are losing their damping effect.

Slight play in o/s front lower swivel pin.

Some oil leaking from front hubs.

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 5 Dec 2013 77,600 miles

Rear exhaust silencer rusty but not leaking exhaust gasses

Rear suspension shock absorber shrouds rusty

Fail 30 Nov 2013 77,516 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

Centre Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Nearside Front Axle beam has excessive vertical movement between stub axle and axle beam (2.5.A.1a)

Near Side front hub rear seal leaking due to play in hub

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

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

Rear exhaust silencer rusty but not leaking exhaust gasses

Rear suspension shock absorber shrouds rusty

Pass 13 Dec 2012 65,481 miles
Fail 13 Dec 2012 65,481 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Pass 10 Oct 2011 60,154 miles

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

Fail 20 Sep 2011 60,153 miles

Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Offside Front Axle swivel joint has excessive play in a swivel pin (2.5.A.3b)

oil leak from o/s/f swivel seal

Pass 21 Sep 2010 52,928 miles

o/s front hub oil seal leaking slightly

Pass 7 Sep 2009 46,248 miles

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

Pass 16 Sep 2008 39,971 miles

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

Pass 7 Mar 2008 39,712 miles

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

Fail 6 Mar 2008 39,712 miles

Nearside Front brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Front brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

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

Pass 1 Jun 2006 35,609 miles

Offside 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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CV03 YDB is a 2003 Suzuki Jimny in Black with a 1,328cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64%.

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 CV03 YDB, 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 YDB is a 2003 Suzuki Jimny, first registered on 7 June 2003.

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