MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
81,112 miAbove average mileage for this year
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Front Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view chip (3.2 (a) (i))
Nearside Front Outer Axle swivel pins and bushes swivel pin and/or bush slightly worn (5.1.2 (b) (i))
Oil leak, but not excessive engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Rear both rear tyres stepped
Electrical wiring insecure and connectors likely to become disconnected positive battery terminal (4.11 (a) (ii))
Nearside Front Outer Drive shaft securing bolt missing (6.1.7 (a) (i))
Nearside Front Outer Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
Nearside Front Windscreen washer jets misaligned and not providing sufficient fluid to the windscreen (3.5 (a))
Offside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))
Offside Rear Bumper damaged and likely to cause injury when grazed or contacted bumper damaged (6.1.4 (a) (i))
Steering box has excessive free play detected at the steering wheel (steering box fitted) (2.3 (a) (i))
Offside Rear Lower Passenger's seat insecure lower seat missing (cushion added for seat) (6.2.6 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS
Front Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view chip (3.2 (a) (i))
Front axle breather pipes not attached
Oil leak, but not excessive engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Rear Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))
Nearside Front slight leak and play in swivel pin bearings
Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))
Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded to rear x2 (1.1.11 (c))
Nearside Front slight leak and play in swivel pin bearings
Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))
Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))
Exhaust hydrocarbon content after 2nd fast idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))
Horn not working (7.7 (a) (ii))
Nearside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))
Protective coating from front to rear metal brake pipes deteriorated
Stonechip in screen
Brake pipe excessively corroded Front to rear (1.1.11 (c))
Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))
Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))
Exhaust hydrocarbon content after 2nd fast idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))
Nearside Front Axle swivel pins and bushes swivel pin and/or bush excessively worn (5.1.2 (b) (i))
Offside Front Axle swivel pins and bushes swivel pin and/or bush excessively worn (5.1.2 (b) (i))
Offside Rear Body mounting fixings insecure Corroded (6.2.2 (c) (i))
Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded From brake compensator (1.1.11 (c))
Nearside Front Axle swivel ball joint slight oil leak
Nearside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
Rear exhaust hanger disconnected
Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
Front Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))
Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
Offside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)
Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Oil leak
offside and nearside front vacuum pipe on front axle corroded
Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.7.5)
Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
Offside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.7.5)
Offside Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
Oil leak
Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.7.5)
Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
Offside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.7.5)
Offside Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
Oil leak
Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)
How Reliable is the Suzuki Jimny?
Based on 677,512 MOT tests across 43,507 vehicles.
Top MOT Failure Points
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FM03 OTA is a 2003 Suzuki Jimny in Black with a 1,298cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.9%.
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 FM03 OTA, 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 FM03 OTA registered?
FM03 OTA is a 2003 Suzuki Jimny, first registered on 4 July 2003.
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