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FL03 ZVE

2003 Suzuki Jimny

Blue Petrol 1328cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Oct 2020
Tests21 (15 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

115,041 mi
Last recorded115,041 miles
Recorded on1 May 2019
Typical for 2003 Suzuki Jimny57,891 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFL03 ZVE
MakeSuzuki
ModelJimny
Year2003
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,328cc

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MOT History

15 pass 6 fail
Pass 1 May 2019 115,041 miles
Fail 23 Apr 2019 115,041 miles

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

Offside Front Integral body structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Offside Rear Fluid leak harmful to the environment or a risk to other road users fuel pipe (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))

Nearside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush likely to become detached (5.3.4 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Brake disc insecure breather pipes loose tuching brakes (1.1.14 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush likely to become detached (5.3.4 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 28 Mar 2018 108,946 miles
Pass 8 Apr 2017 106,575 miles
Fail 6 Apr 2017 106,562 miles

Offside Front wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.5.A.2)

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

Pass 14 Jun 2016 101,855 miles

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

Centre Rear Fuel Pipe/s corroded ()

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

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

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

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

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

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

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

sills rusty on inner edge

Fail 14 Jun 2016 101,855 miles

Front Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

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

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

Centre Rear Fuel Pipe/s corroded ()

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

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

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

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

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

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

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

sills rusty on inner edge

Pass 2 Jun 2015 95,680 miles

Fuel pipe/s corroded

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

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

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

front tyres low

Pass 2 Jun 2014 84,690 miles

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

Fuel pipe/s corroded

Offside front brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

Offside rear brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

Pass 19 Jun 2013 74,387 miles

Fuel pipe/s corroded

Fail 3 Jun 2013 73,893 miles

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

Offside Front Axle beam has excessive vertical movement between stub axle and axle beam (2.5.A.1a)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

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

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b) DANGEROUS

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

Fuel pipe/s corroded

Oil leak from offside front hub

Pass 30 May 2012 64,902 miles
Fail 30 May 2012 64,902 miles

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

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

Pass 8 Jun 2011 57,371 miles
Pass 13 Jul 2010 50,758 miles
Pass 3 Dec 2009 47,558 miles
Fail 2 Dec 2009 47,557 miles

Front brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

Pass 4 Dec 2008 41,107 miles
Pass 22 Mar 2008 37,463 miles
Pass 24 Mar 2007 29,748 miles

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

Pass 25 Mar 2006 22,342 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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FL03 ZVE 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 71.4%.

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 FL03 ZVE, 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 FL03 ZVE registered?

FL03 ZVE is a 2003 Suzuki Jimny, first registered on 29 March 2003.

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