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FP03 PPZ

2003 Suzuki Jimny

Green Petrol 1328cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 Oct 2020
Tests19 (14 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate73.7%

Mileage

68,111 mi
Last recorded68,111 miles
Recorded on12 Apr 2019
Typical for 2003 Suzuki Jimny57,891 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFP03 PPZ
MakeSuzuki
ModelJimny
Year2003
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,328cc

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MOT History

14 pass 5 fail
Pass 12 Apr 2019 68,111 miles
Fail 8 Apr 2019 68,105 miles

Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (a))

Exhaust carbon monoxide content at idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

Pass 19 Mar 2018 67,382 miles

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

Pass 10 Apr 2017 63,974 miles

oil leak

Fail 10 Apr 2017 63,974 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)

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

Offside Obligatory mirror insecure (8.1.1)

oil leak

Pass 7 Apr 2016 59,660 miles

Rear exhaust corroded

Fail 6 Apr 2016 59,660 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

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

Nearside Front tyre wall perished

Nearside Rear tyre wall perished

Offside Front tyre wall perished

Rear exhaust corroded

Pass 27 Jan 2015 57,982 miles
Pass 11 Dec 2014 57,979 miles
Pass 10 Feb 2014 57,939 miles

off side and near side front outer tyre sidewalls cracked but no cord exposed

Pass 21 Feb 2013 56,143 miles
Fail 21 Feb 2013 56,143 miles

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

Pass 14 Sep 2011 49,864 miles
Pass 3 Sep 2010 44,489 miles

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Fail 2 Sep 2010 44,489 miles

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

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

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

centre exhaust mounting broken

Pass 9 Sep 2009 37,110 miles
Pass 12 Sep 2008 27,925 miles

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

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

Pass 30 Oct 2007 25,206 miles
Pass 29 Aug 2006 20,879 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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FP03 PPZ is a 2003 Suzuki Jimny in Green with a 1,328cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.7%.

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 FP03 PPZ, 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 FP03 PPZ registered?

FP03 PPZ is a 2003 Suzuki Jimny, first registered on 22 June 2003.

Is FP03 PPZ safe to buy?

The MOT history for FP03 PPZ shows 19 tests with a 73.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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