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FA03 LTE

2003 Suzuki Jimny

Blue Petrol 1328cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Aug 2021
Tests21 (16 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate76.2%

Mileage

103,364 mi
Last recorded103,364 miles
Recorded on6 Aug 2020
Typical for 2003 Suzuki Jimny57,891 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFA03 LTE
MakeSuzuki
ModelJimny
Year2003
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,328cc

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MOT History

16 pass 5 fail
Pass 6 Aug 2020 103,364 miles
Fail 3 Aug 2020 103,364 miles

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

Pass 1 Jul 2019 84,217 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 24 Jun 2019 84,195 miles

Front Brake pipe excessively corroded to rear (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear Inner Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced arch (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced under sill (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Brake pipe leaking on an air braking system hub (1.1.11 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Inner Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced arch x2 (7.1.1 (a) (i))

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

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

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 26 Jun 2018 72,702 miles
Pass 15 Jun 2017 71,596 miles
Fail 14 Jun 2017 71,590 miles

Brake pipe excessively corroded across back axle (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Brake pipe excessively corroded out of componsater (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 7 Jun 2016 67,673 miles
Pass 24 Jun 2015 62,847 miles

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

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

Pass 19 Jun 2014 56,473 miles
Pass 30 May 2013 48,942 miles

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

Pass 22 Jun 2012 44,785 miles
Fail 12 Jun 2012 44,685 miles

Offside Front Front drive shaft coupling is excessively worn (2.5.C.1c) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Front drive shaft coupling is excessively worn (2.5.C.1c) DANGEROUS

Pass 9 Jun 2011 39,187 miles
Pass 17 Jun 2010 34,644 miles
Pass 15 Jun 2009 29,739 miles
Pass 24 Jun 2008 24,626 miles
Pass 20 Jun 2007 18,758 miles
Fail 20 Jun 2007 161,525 miles

Centre Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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)

Offside Rear Upper Tie bar/rod has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Pass 20 Jun 2007 161,525 miles
Pass 17 Jun 2006 14,256 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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FA03 LTE is a 2003 Suzuki Jimny in Blue with a 1,328cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.2%.

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 FA03 LTE, 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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FA03 LTE is a 2003 Suzuki Jimny, first registered on 16 August 2003.

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