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DY03 AVL

2003 Suzuki Jimny

Blue Petrol 1328cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 May 2026
Tests26 (17 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate65.4%

Mileage

118,617 mi
Last recorded118,617 miles
Recorded on14 May 2025
Typical for 2003 Suzuki Jimny57,891 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDY03 AVL
MakeSuzuki
ModelJimny
Year2003
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,328cc

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MOT History

17 pass 9 fail
Pass 14 May 2025 118,617 miles

Nearside Front Upper Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 15 Sep 2020 117,046 miles

Front Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Rear Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.1 (b) (i))

chassis showing signs of corrosion

nearside front hub leaking

offside front seat belt buckle appears loose

Fail 4 Sep 2020 117,006 miles

Offside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Front Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Rear Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.1 (b) (i))

chassis showing signs of corrosion

nearside front hub leaking

offside front seat belt buckle appears loose

Pass 19 Jun 2019 111,843 miles

Front Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Gearbox mounting defective ()

Fail 18 Jun 2019 111,843 miles

Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded various (1.1.11 (c))

Front Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Gearbox mounting defective ()

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

Steering linkage lightly rubbing (2.1.4 (a))

Pass 4 May 2018 110,341 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Nearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Fail 21 Apr 2018 110,340 miles

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

Nearside Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Nearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Pass 24 Apr 2017 109,052 miles

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

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Nearside Inner sill slightly corroded

Nearside Rear tyre slightly perished

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Inner sill slightly corroded

brake pipe corroded n/s/f - o/s/f

oil level minimum

Fail 22 Apr 2017 109,051 miles

Central Rear Braking system leaking x3 brake pipes (3.6.A.1)

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

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

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Nearside Inner sill slightly corroded

Nearside Rear tyre slightly perished

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Inner sill slightly corroded

brake pipes corroded front to back

oil level minimum

Pass 6 Apr 2016 103,291 miles

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

Nearside Inner sill has slight corrosion

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

Offside Inner sill has slight corrosion

vehicle floor has slight corrosion but not considered excessive

Pass 3 Apr 2015 99,557 miles
Pass 25 Jul 2014 93,329 miles
Fail 20 Jul 2013 85,436 miles

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

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Nearside Front All position lamps not working (1.1.A.3b)

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 20 Jul 2013 85,436 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 7 Aug 2012 78,078 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

plastic covers fitted to outer sills at time of test

Fail 6 Aug 2012 78,078 miles

Nearside Front All position lamps not working (1.1.A.3b)

Nearside Front Drive shaft which forms part of the suspension coupling gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.4.G.4e)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

plastic covers fitted to outer sills at time of test

rear exhaust box corroded

Pass 13 Apr 2011 69,216 miles

Fuel pipe/s corroded

both front tyres and o/s/r tyre cracking 205 70r15

n/s/f hub seal leaking

rear exhaust corroded outer skin

Fail 20 Apr 2010 61,529 miles

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

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

n/s/f hub seal leaking

rear exhaust corroded

Pass 20 Apr 2010 61,529 miles

n/s/f hub seal leaking

rear exhaust corroded

Pass 17 Feb 2009 50,814 miles
Pass 19 Feb 2008 39,646 miles

Nail in offside rear tyre

Fail 16 Feb 2008 39,639 miles

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

Nail in offside rear tyre

Pass 9 Feb 2007 30,692 miles
Pass 9 Feb 2007 74,469 miles
Fail 9 Feb 2007 74,469 miles

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

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

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

rear n/s tyre has cracks on side wall

Pass 8 Feb 2006 22,637 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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DY03 AVL is a 2003 Suzuki Jimny in Blue with a 1,328cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 26 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 65.4%.

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 DY03 AVL, 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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DY03 AVL is a 2003 Suzuki Jimny, first registered on 15 March 2003.

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