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DF03 RKV

2003 Suzuki Jimny

Silver Petrol 1328cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Nov 2023
Tests23 (17 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate73.9%

Mileage

99,409 mi
Last recorded99,409 miles
Recorded on3 Nov 2022
Typical for 2003 Suzuki Jimny57,891 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDF03 RKV
MakeSuzuki
ModelJimny
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,328cc

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MOT History

17 pass 6 fail
Pass 3 Nov 2022 99,409 miles

Nearside Inner Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced back and middle sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Inner Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced back and middle sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 2 Nov 2021 91,617 miles
Fail 21 Oct 2021 91,384 miles

Nearside Front Wheel bearing has excessive play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn hub (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Oil leaking excessively from transmission hub seal (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Brake load sensing valve linkage defective and function impaired spring broken (1.1.17 (a))

Pass 22 Oct 2020 83,619 miles
Pass 24 Oct 2019 75,746 miles

under covers fitted obscuring some parts

Fail 17 Oct 2019 75,745 miles

Central Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases box pipe (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn hub joints (5.3.4 (a) (i))

under covers fitted obscuring some parts

Pass 22 Oct 2018 66,871 miles

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

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

under covers fitted and side covers

Pass 2 Nov 2017 57,666 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules and offside front (3.6.B.4e)

Fail 30 Oct 2017 57,609 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded and offside rear on axile (3.6.B.2c)

Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded from reg valve to flexie (3.6.B.2c)

Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded from reg valve to front (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules and offside front (3.6.B.4e)

Pass 27 Oct 2016 48,078 miles

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded front to rear (3.6.B.2c)

Fail 26 Oct 2016 48,057 miles

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

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded front to rear (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 17 Nov 2015 39,030 miles
Fail 9 Nov 2015 38,937 miles

Offside Front Axle swivel joint has excessive play (2.5.A.3b)

Pass 11 Nov 2014 29,115 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

drivers seat belt slow to retract

exhaust bracket broken cat centre

exhaust rear box deteriorated

Pass 15 Nov 2013 26,228 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Offside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

rear exhaust box deteriorated

Pass 26 Oct 2012 26,199 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Offside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Pass 12 Oct 2011 26,185 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Offside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

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

Pass 4 Oct 2010 25,760 miles

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

Offside front tyre cracking on outer edge.

Fail 4 Oct 2010 25,760 miles

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

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

Offside front tyre cracking on outer edge.

Pass 8 Sep 2009 24,158 miles
Pass 5 Sep 2008 22,184 miles
Pass 5 Sep 2007 19,481 miles
Pass 1 Sep 2006 16,881 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 RKV is a 2003 Suzuki Jimny in Silver with a 1,328cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.9%.

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 DF03 RKV, 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 RKV registered?

DF03 RKV is a 2003 Suzuki Jimny, first registered on 30 June 2003.

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The MOT history for DF03 RKV shows 23 tests with a 73.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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