MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
122,938 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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Front head lamp covers deteriorating
Nearside Front brake has slight imbalance
Nearside Front hub has slight play
both front inner wings holed
both outside sill corroded and inside heavily plated
fuel pipes and tank corroding
spare wheel cracking
under body corrosion
Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
Front Stub axle has slight vertical movement between stub axle and axle beam both swivel housings (5.1.2 (c) (i))
Fuel Pipe/s corroded ()
Nearside Front Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced inner arch (6.1.1 (c) (i))
Nearside Vehicle structure is repaired but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced inner sill (6.1.1 (d) (i))
Offside Front Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced inner arch (6.1.1 (c) (i))
Offside Vehicle structure is repaired but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced inner sill (6.1.1 (d) (i))
Suspension component mounting repair covered in underseal both inner sills (5.3.6 (a) (i))
Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced front panel (6.1.1 (c) (i))
Nearside Front Brakes imbalanced across an axle (1.2.1 (b) (i))
Nearside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced floor (7.1.1 (a) (i))
Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Offside Rear Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced inner arch (6.1.1 (c) (i))
Central Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
Front Stub axle has slight vertical movement between stub axle and axle beam both swivel housings (5.1.2 (c) (i))
Fuel Pipe/s corroded ()
Nearside Front Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced inner arch (6.1.1 (c) (i))
Nearside Vehicle structure is repaired but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced inner sill (6.1.1 (d) (i))
Offside Front Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced inner arch (6.1.1 (c) (i))
Offside Vehicle structure is repaired but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced inner sill (6.1.1 (d) (i))
Suspension component mounting repair covered in underseal both inner sills (5.3.6 (a) (i))
Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced front panel (6.1.1 (c) (i))
All welding repairs undersealed
Corrosion to nearside front inner wheel arch
Corrosion to offside front inner wheel arch
Offside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
Nearside Cab or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a cab mounting (6.2.2 (d) (i))
Nearside Front Wheel bearing has excessive play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
Nearside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced Inner sill area (7.1.1 (a) (i))
Offside Cab or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a cab mounting (6.2.2 (d) (i))
Offside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced Inner sill area (7.1.1 (a) (i))
Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))
Boot floor corroded
Corrosion to nearside front inner wheel arch
Corrosion to offside front inner wheel arch
Offside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
Offside Rear Cab or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security (6.2.2 (d) (i))
Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material all greased (1.1.11 (c))
Central Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
Engine covers & undertrays fitted
Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play both (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Fuel Pipe/s corroded ()
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Nearside Front Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced front panel (6.1.1 (c) (i))
Nearside Front Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced inner wing (6.1.1 (c) (i))
Offside Front Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced front panel (6.1.1 (c) (i))
Sill covers fitted
Welding repairs undersealed
Nearside Rear Integral body structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting inner arch (6.2.2 (d) (i))
Offside Front Brakes imbalanced across an axle by more than 50% (1.2.1 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS
Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material all greased (1.1.11 (c))
Central Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
Engine covers & undertrays fitted
Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play both (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Fuel Pipe/s corroded ()
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Nearside Front Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced front panel (6.1.1 (c) (i))
Nearside Front Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced inner wing (6.1.1 (c) (i))
Nearside Rear Inner Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))
Offside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))
Offside Front Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced front panel (6.1.1 (c) (i))
Offside Rear Inner Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))
Sill covers fitted
Fuel Pipe/s corroded ()
Nearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Nearside Front Inner Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing side wall perished (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive both inner sill and sill cover fitted (5.3.6 (a) (i))
Nearside Front Wheel bearing rough when rotated (5.1.3 (b) (i))
Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))
Fuel Pipe/s corroded ()
Nearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Nearside Front Inner Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing side wall perished (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive both inner sill and sill cover fitted (5.3.6 (a) (i))
Central Rear Stop lamp has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% (1.2.1b)
Front Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)
Nearside Front Axle king pin has excessive play in pin and/or bush adversely affecting the steering (2.5.A.3a)
Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
Central Rear Stop lamp has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% (1.2.1b)
Nearside Front Axle swivel joint has excessive play (2.5.A.3b)
Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
Front Brakes imbalanced across an axle 76% (3.7.B.5b) DANGEROUS
Front Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)
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 Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Nearside Front Axle swivel joint has excessive movement between a swivel joint and its housing (2.5.A.1b)
Offside Front Axle swivel joint has excessive movement between a swivel joint and its housing (2.5.A.1b)
Oil leak
swivle joints leaking oil on wheels and brake back plates
Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)
Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
How Reliable is the Suzuki Jimny?
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DE03 SLZ is a 2003 Suzuki Jimny in Red with a 1,328cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68%.
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 DE03 SLZ, 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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DE03 SLZ is a 2003 Suzuki Jimny, first registered on 28 May 2003.
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