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DA03 FHK

2003 Suzuki Jimny

Black Petrol 1298cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Oct 2018
Tests19 (12 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate63.2%

Mileage

85,114 mi
Last recorded85,114 miles
Recorded on15 Oct 2018
Typical for 2003 Suzuki Jimny57,891 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDA03 FHK
MakeSuzuki
ModelJimny
Year2003
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,298cc

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MOT History

12 pass 7 fail
Fail 15 Oct 2018 85,114 miles

Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

Nearside Front Wheel bearing rough when rotated (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Lower Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced FRONT SEAT BELT (7.1.1 (a) (i))

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

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

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

Pass 11 Oct 2017 83,938 miles

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

exhaust rusty

hub seals leaking

slight binding to nsf brake

slight rust body mountings

Fail 11 Oct 2017 83,937 miles

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

Offside Front wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.5.A.2)

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

exhaust rusty

hub seals leaking

slight binding to nsf brake

slight rust body mountings

Pass 18 Oct 2016 80,093 miles

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

Fail 18 Oct 2016 80,093 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Power steering fluid level below minimum (2.3.1)

Pass 19 Oct 2015 74,806 miles

Nearside front brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

Pass 10 Oct 2014 67,717 miles

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

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

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

nsr and osr brake pipes corroding

Pass 11 Oct 2013 59,871 miles
Fail 9 Oct 2013 59,871 miles

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

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

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

Fail 3 Oct 2012 55,234 miles

Nearside Front Body has a sharp edge caused by damage (6.1.C.1)

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

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

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

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

Spare tyre defective

oil filler cap missing

vehicle only just passed emissions test

Pass 3 Oct 2012 55,234 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)

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

Spare tyre defective

oil filler cap missing

vehicle only just passed emissions test

Pass 19 Oct 2011 50,672 miles

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

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

accident damage to front bumper

Fail 18 Oct 2011 50,669 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

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

accident damage to front bumper

Pass 6 Oct 2010 44,517 miles

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

Fail 6 Oct 2010 44,517 miles

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

Pass 6 Oct 2009 39,729 miles
Pass 7 Oct 2008 37,891 miles
Pass 7 Aug 2007 35,842 miles
Pass 24 Aug 2006 28,537 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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DA03 FHK is a 2003 Suzuki Jimny in Black with a 1,298cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.2%.

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 DA03 FHK, 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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What year was DA03 FHK registered?

DA03 FHK is a 2003 Suzuki Jimny, first registered on 23 May 2003.

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