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DA03 XHV

2003 Suzuki Jimny

Green Petrol 1328cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 Feb 2024
Tests27 (18 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

107,079 mi
Last recorded107,079 miles
Recorded on7 Feb 2023
Typical for 2003 Suzuki Jimny57,891 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDA03 XHV
MakeSuzuki
ModelJimny
Year2003
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,328cc

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MOT History

18 pass 9 fail
Pass 7 Feb 2023 107,079 miles

body panels rusted through in various areas outside prescried area

both inner undersill panels corroded

chassis corroded

front coil springs corroded

front shock absorbers corroded

front to rear fuel pipes corroded

off side front and off side rear tyres perrished

Pass 8 Feb 2022 105,759 miles

Fuel Pipe/s corroded ()

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

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

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

Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 13 Feb 2021 104,403 miles

Fuel Pipe/s corroded ()

Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

body corroded

exhaust corroded

Fail 1 Feb 2021 104,403 miles

Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Fuel Pipe/s corroded ()

Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

body corroded

exhaust corroded

Pass 27 Nov 2019 101,702 miles
Pass 27 Nov 2018 95,363 miles

brake load valve badly corroded

front number plate in poor condition

all 4 tyres cracking /splitting on inner sidewalls

all tyre valves cracking

offside front axle support bushes separated to the limit

offside front brake pipe corroded but covered in grease

offside rear chassis rail cracking /corroded near limit

rear body floor excessively corroded in places

rear coil spring upper mounting area corroded near limit

rear fuel pipes badly corroded

Fail 20 Nov 2018 95,362 miles

Nearside Front Integral body structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting under headlamp (6.2.2 (d) (i))

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

Offside Front Integral body structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting outrigger (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Offside Front Integral body structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting under headlamp (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Offside Rear Integral body structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting inner wheel arch (rear of arch) (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Registration plate does not conform to the specified requirements rear number plate is obscured (0.1 (d))

all 4 tyres cracking /splitting on inner sidewalls

all tyre valves cracking

brake load valve badly corroded

front number plate in poor condition

offside front axle support bushes separated to the limit

offside front brake pipe corroded

offside rear chassis rail cracking /corroded near limit

rear body floor excessively corroded in places

rear coil spring upper mounting area corroded near limit

rear fuel pipes badly corroded

Pass 30 Nov 2017 87,733 miles

ALL tyre valve stems cracked and perishing.

Front number plate is deteriorating

Offside chassis rail at the trailing arm mounting area is corroded to the limits

Offside front axle swivel joint has movement between a swivel pin / bush in the housing that is nearing the limits

Offside inner sill rear area under vehicle is corroded

Fail 11 Oct 2017 87,715 miles

Brake load sensing valve linkage defective and function impaired spring broken (3.6.E.3)

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Nearside Front Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings middle out rigger (6.1.B.2)

Nearside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded inner seal (5.2.6)

Nearside Rear Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings middle (6.1.B.2)

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Offside Front Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings middle out rigger (6.1.B.2)

Offside Rear Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Windscreen has damage to the swept area in excess of a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

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

Offside Front Axle king pin has slight play in pin and/or bush (2.5.A.3a)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Pass 12 Sep 2016 84,342 miles

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Fail 12 Sep 2016 84,342 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Pass 8 Oct 2015 79,297 miles
Fail 8 Oct 2015 79,295 miles

Offside Front Axle king pin has excessive play in pin and/or bush adversely affecting the steering (2.5.A.3a)

Pass 20 May 2015 78,638 miles

Nearside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

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

Nearside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.2.6)

Offside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

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

nearside and offside outer sill covers fitted can not check condition of outer sill's

nearside and offside rear floor section above rear compensator corroded

Fail 19 May 2015 78,625 miles

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

Nearside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Offside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Offside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Nearside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

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

Nearside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.2.6)

Offside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

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

nearside and offside outer sill covers fitted can not check condition of outer sill's

nearside and offside rear floor section above rear compensator corroded

Pass 21 May 2014 72,034 miles

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

engine management light on

plastic sill full covers fitted can not fully inspect outer sill's

Pass 21 May 2013 64,800 miles
Fail 21 May 2013 64,800 miles

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

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

engine management light on

Pass 23 May 2012 57,831 miles

Fuel pipe/s corroded

cat heat shield loose

eml light on

front and rear coil springs corroded

front wipers juddering (but cleaning screen)

Fail 22 May 2012 57,831 miles

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

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

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

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

Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c) DANGEROUS

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

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

Fuel pipe/s corroded

cat heat shield loose

eml light on

front and rear coil springs corroded

front wipers juddering (but cleaning screen)

Pass 24 May 2011 50,929 miles

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

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

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

engine managment light on

Fail 24 May 2011 50,929 miles

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

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

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

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

engine managment light on

Pass 24 May 2010 44,129 miles

engine management light on

Pass 3 Jun 2009 38,332 miles
Pass 2 Jun 2008 32,547 miles
Pass 2 Jun 2007 27,759 miles
Pass 26 May 2006 20,908 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 XHV is a 2003 Suzuki Jimny in Green with a 1,328cc 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 DA03 XHV, 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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DA03 XHV is a 2003 Suzuki Jimny, first registered on 16 June 2003.

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