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DF03 AYA

2003 Suzuki Jimny

Black Petrol 1328cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires11 Jan 2027
Tests25 (19 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate76%

Mileage

102,952 mi
Last recorded102,952 miles
Recorded on7 Jan 2026
Typical for 2003 Suzuki Jimny57,891 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDF03 AYA
MakeSuzuki
ModelJimny
Year2003
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,328cc

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MOT History

19 pass 6 fail
Pass 7 Jan 2026 102,952 miles

Offside Front inner wing/front panel heavily corroded. seperate body

Offside Rear Inner rear floor heavily corroded. seperate body

Pass 8 Jan 2025 96,590 miles

Offside Rear Inner rear floor heavily corroded. seperate body

Pass 12 Jan 2024 92,596 miles
Fail 9 Jan 2024 92,591 miles

Direction indicator adversely affected by the operation of another lamp Hazard lights operate when indicators are switched on (4.4.3 (b))

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Brake lining(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 12 Jan 2023 88,500 miles
Pass 21 Sep 2021 80,121 miles
Pass 12 Nov 2019 75,876 miles

Both front suspension swivels leaking and have slight play

Exhaust system deteriorated

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 11 Nov 2019 75,873 miles

Brake pipe excessively corroded Both @ compensator valve (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Valve stem seriously damaged (5.2.3 (j)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Both front suspension swivels leaking and have slight play

Exhaust system deteriorated

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 10 May 2018 67,122 miles

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

Pass 20 May 2017 60,389 miles
Pass 21 Sep 2016 52,954 miles

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

Nearside Front Brake hose repaired, but not inappropriately (3.6.A.3)

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

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

brake fluid low

rear exhaust corroded

Fail 8 Sep 2016 52,919 miles

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

exhaust blow

Pass 12 Jun 2015 44,172 miles
Fail 11 Jun 2015 44,172 miles

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

Pass 13 Jun 2014 40,065 miles
Fail 13 Jun 2014 40,065 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 7 Jun 2013 35,369 miles
Pass 12 Jun 2012 31,078 miles
Fail 21 Jun 2011 27,764 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Pass 21 Jun 2011 27,764 miles
Pass 8 Jun 2010 25,687 miles

all four tyres perished

Pass 12 Jun 2009 23,901 miles
Pass 17 Jun 2008 22,112 miles
Pass 30 Jul 2007 20,659 miles
Pass 26 Jun 2006 18,885 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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DF03 AYA 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 76%.

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 DF03 AYA, 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 DF03 AYA registered?

DF03 AYA is a 2003 Suzuki Jimny, first registered on 23 July 2003.

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