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DE03 SOJ

2003 Suzuki Jimny

Blue Petrol 1328cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Sep 2014
Tests10 (8 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

38,844 mi
Last recorded38,844 miles
Recorded on9 Sep 2013
Typical for 2003 Suzuki Jimny57,891 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDE03 SOJ
MakeSuzuki
ModelJimny
Year2003
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,328cc

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MOT History

8 pass 2 fail
Pass 9 Sep 2013 38,844 miles

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

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

Pass 3 Sep 2012 35,608 miles
Fail 3 Sep 2012 35,608 miles

Offside Axle swivel joint has excessive movement between a swivel joint and its housing (2.5.A.1b)

Pass 5 Sep 2011 32,558 miles
Pass 4 Aug 2010 28,681 miles
Pass 20 Aug 2009 24,468 miles
Pass 15 Aug 2008 20,919 miles
Pass 6 Aug 2007 16,829 miles
Fail 4 Aug 2007 16,821 miles

Offside Front Windscreen wiper blade insecure (8.2.2)

Pass 8 Jul 2006 11,777 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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DE03 SOJ is a 2003 Suzuki Jimny in Blue with a 1,328cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 DE03 SOJ, 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 DE03 SOJ registered?

DE03 SOJ is a 2003 Suzuki Jimny, first registered on 11 June 2003.

Is DE03 SOJ safe to buy?

The MOT history for DE03 SOJ shows 10 tests with a 80% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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