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DU03 UUP

2003 Suzuki Jimny

Silver Petrol 1328cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires29 Jun 2027
Tests28 (18 pass, 10 fail)
Pass rate64.3%

Mileage

101,282 mi
Last recorded101,282 miles
Recorded on30 Jun 2026
Typical for 2003 Suzuki Jimny57,891 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDU03 UUP
MakeSuzuki
ModelJimny
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,328cc

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MOT History

18 pass 10 fail
Pass 30 Jun 2026 101,282 miles

Brake pedal wearing smooth (1.1.2 (c))

Stop lamp(s) non-obligatory stop lamp not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

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

underside of vehicle is covered in underseal, preventing full inspection.

Fail 11 Feb 2026 101,167 miles

Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Stub axle has excessive vertical movement between stub axle and axle beam (5.1.2 (c) (i))

Offside Rear Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced INNER WHEEL ARCH CORRODED AROUND REAR SEAT BELT FIXING (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Central Rear Outer Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion which adversely affects braking or steering CROSS TUBE BADLY CORRODEDAND HAS HOLES ON ITS FIXING TO CHASSIS (6.1.1 (c) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Vehicle structure or chassis has excessive corrosion to the extent that overall security or stability of the body is impaired CENTRE BODY MOUNT BADLY CORRODED (6.2.2 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion which adversely affects braking or steering CHASSIS BADLY CORRODED AND HAS HOLES ON REAR AXLE FRONT LINK ARM (6.1.1 (c) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion which adversely affects braking or steering CHASSIS BADLY CORRODED ON AXLE LINK ARM MOUNT (6.1.1 (c) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Vehicle structure or chassis has excessive corrosion to the extent that overall security or stability of the body is impaired CENTER BODY MOUNT BADLY CORRODED (6.2.2 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 21 Feb 2025 97,589 miles

Nearside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Offside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced at the radius mount (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Fail 11 Feb 2025 97,491 miles

Nearside Rear Brake prescribed area is excessively corroded limiting valve (1.1.21 (e) (i))

Nearside Rear Vehicle structure inadequately repaired such that structural rigidity is significantly reduced at the radius arm mount (6.1.1 (d) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

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

Nearside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Offside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced at the radius mount (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Pass 17 Jan 2024 92,957 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin both sides front pads low (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing all tyres old and perished (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 9 Feb 2023 89,000 miles

Offside Rear Outer SILL GETTING RUSTY

Fail 9 Feb 2023 89,000 miles

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play REAR ARM (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Outer SILL GETTING RUSTY

Fail 7 Jul 2022 88,963 miles

Brake lever has insufficient reserve travel (1.1.2 (a))

Brake pipe likely to become detached or damaged front to rear compensator (1.1.11 (d) (ii))

Fuel tank leaking fuel tank (6.1.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced front passenger seat. seat belt mounting point including body mount (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced rear seat belt mounting point including body mount excessively corroded (7.1.1 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Outer Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Service brake efficiency below requirements (1.2.2 (a) (i))

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin pads are very low (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

fuel tank has 2 bolts missing but is still secure

Pass 17 May 2021 87,059 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

chassis painted

Pass 11 May 2019 85,903 miles

Front Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced chassis rail (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Rear Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced chassis rail (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement all four radius arm bushes perishing (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced heavy surface corrosion to floors and inner sills (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view scrapes (3.2 (a) (i))

heavy surface corrosion to underside braking and suspension components

hub vacuum pipes severely rusted (non-testable item)

Fail 11 May 2019 85,903 miles

Front Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced chassis rail (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Rear Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced chassis rail (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement all four radius arm bushes perishing (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Registration plate lamp does not illuminate simultaneously with the position lamps both illuminated when wiring moved (4.7.2 (a))

Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced heavy surface corrosion to floors and inner sills (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view scrapes (3.2 (a) (i))

heavy surface corrosion to underside braking and suspension components

hub vacuum pipes severely rusted (non-testable item)

Pass 4 May 2018 79,069 miles
Fail 12 Apr 2018 79,069 miles

Nearside Front Axle swivel joint has excessive play in a swivel pin (2.5.A.3b)

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

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

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

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

Pass 10 Apr 2017 74,230 miles

corrosion in chassis and body mounts

Pass 11 Apr 2016 69,608 miles

corrosion in rear silencer /chassis legs / body mounts

Fail 11 Apr 2016 69,608 miles

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

Offside Front Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

corrosion in rear silencer /chassis legs / body mounts

Pass 27 Feb 2015 63,622 miles
Pass 13 May 2014 62,050 miles
Fail 9 May 2014 62,050 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Nearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

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

Offside Rear coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Pass 6 Mar 2012 57,614 miles
Pass 24 Feb 2011 52,101 miles
Pass 25 Feb 2010 46,528 miles
Pass 26 Feb 2009 40,894 miles
Pass 21 Feb 2008 34,283 miles
Fail 21 Feb 2008 34,282 miles

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

Pass 1 Mar 2007 27,589 miles
Fail 28 Feb 2007 27,589 miles

Nearside Front Front suspension has excessive play in a lower wishbone bearing (2.5.B.1a)

Offside Front Front suspension has excessive play in a pin or bush of a lower wishbone inner bearing (2.5.B.1a)

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

Pass 24 Feb 2006 21,206 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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DU03 UUP is a 2003 Suzuki Jimny in Silver with a 1,328cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 28 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.3%.

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 DU03 UUP, 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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DU03 UUP is a 2003 Suzuki Jimny, first registered on 13 March 2003.

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