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EA03 HHY

2003 Suzuki Jimny

Red Petrol 1298cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 Jan 2025
Tests20 (17 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate85%

Mileage

98,801 mi
Last recorded98,801 miles
Recorded on15 Jan 2024
Typical for 2003 Suzuki Jimny57,891 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEA03 HHY
MakeSuzuki
ModelJimny
Year2003
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,298cc

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MOT History

17 pass 3 fail
Pass 15 Jan 2024 98,801 miles
Fail 4 Jan 2024 98,600 miles

Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

Exhaust carbon monoxide content at idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 29 Dec 2022 92,319 miles

Fuel Pipe/s corroded ()

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 17 Dec 2021 89,129 miles

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

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))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

underside has surface corrosion

Pass 12 May 2020 81,166 miles

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

brake pipes pitted some are rusty

chassis corroded

coil springs corroded

inner sills corroded

some suspension componants corroded

vehicle underbody corroded

Pass 18 Apr 2019 73,731 miles

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

brake pipes pitted some are rusty

chassis corroded

coil springs rusty

some suspension componants corroded

underbody corroded

Pass 14 Mar 2018 67,796 miles

Nearside Front wiper blade deteriorating

Offside Brake pipe slightly corroded mid x2 pipes. close to excess (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front Upper front panel ,by headlamp corroded/holed

Offside Rear Upper inner arch corroded

Oil leak ()

rear seats removed/not fitted at time of test

rear tyres cracking

rear tyres cracking

Fail 1 Mar 2018 67,777 miles

Nearside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded inner sill,inadequate repair (5.2.6)

Offside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded inner sill ,inadequate repair (5.2.6)

Nearside Front wiper blade deteriorating

Offside Brake pipe slightly corroded mid x2 pipes. close to excess (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front Upper front panel ,by headlamp corroded/holed

Offside Rear Upper inner arch corroded

Oil leak ()

rear seats removed/not fitted at time of test

rear tyres cracking

rear tyres cracking

Pass 31 Mar 2017 65,313 miles

Underside rusty & heavily painted.

Pass 9 Nov 2015 60,231 miles

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

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

Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Pass 3 Dec 2013 59,547 miles

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

Pass 22 Nov 2012 54,263 miles

Oil leak

small split in wiper blade

Pass 15 Nov 2011

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

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

Oil leak

front discs pitted

Pass 10 Nov 2010 51,512 miles

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

Oil leak

front discs pitted

Pass 16 Nov 2009 47,441 miles

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

Nearside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Pass 4 Dec 2008 40,302 miles
Pass 13 Feb 2008 39,055 miles
Pass 21 Feb 2007 36,044 miles

CHIP IN FRONT WINDSCREEN.

Fail 21 Feb 2007 36,044 miles

CHIP IN FRONT WINDSCREEN.

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 28 Mar 2006 31,148 miles

exhaust back box outer skin corroding

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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EA03 HHY is a 2003 Suzuki Jimny in Red with a 1,298cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85%.

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 EA03 HHY, 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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EA03 HHY is a 2003 Suzuki Jimny, first registered on 31 March 2003.

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