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106,685 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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Integral body structure is repaired but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (d) (i))
Front Exhaust system insecure exhaust mounting corroded off (6.1.2 (a))
Nearside Rear Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced end of sill & body mounting corroded (6.1.1 (c) (i))
Offside Rear Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced rear of sill & wheel arch near body mounting (6.1.1 (c) (i))
Nearside Front Service brake excessively fluctuating (1.2.1 (e))
Nearside Rear Upper Vehicle structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting at chassis mounting rear section (6.2.2 (d) (i))
Nearside Rear Vehicle structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting at chassis mounting rear section (6.2.2 (d) (i))
Offside Front Service brake excessively fluctuating (1.2.1 (e))
Offside Rear Inner Vehicle structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting at chassis mounting rear section (6.2.2 (d) (i))
Offside Rear Upper Vehicle structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting at chassis mounting rear section (6.2.2 (d) (i))
Nearside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))
Offside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))
Rear Bumper mountings corroded but not likely to become detached due to corroded mounts (6.1.4 (a) (i))
Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
Front prop shaft joint deteriorated
Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
general underbody corrosion.
Offside Rear Bumper insecure mounting point corroded to excess. (6.1.4 (a) (i))
Rear Registration plate insecure mounting area for number plate uneven (0.1 (a))
Speedometer cannot be illuminated (7.8 (c) (ii))
Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
general underbody corrosion.
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))
Nearside Inner Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced sill (7.1.1 (a) (i))
Offside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))
Offside Inner Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced sill (7.1.1 (a) (i))
Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded flex to drum (1.1.11 (c))
Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
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))
Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))
Nearside Front Wheel bearing has excessive play hub sphere (5.1.3 (a) (i))
Offside Front Wheel bearing has excessive play hub sphere (5.1.3 (a) (i))
Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Brake pipe excessively corroded all rear into / out of comp valve (1.1.11 (c))
Central Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
Front Brakes imbalanced across an axle (1.2.1 (b) (i))
Front Service brake excessively fluctuating (1.2.1 (e))
Fuel pipe leaking (6.1.3 (b) (i))
Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material all (1.1.11 (c))
all brake pipes greased
exhaust mounting bracket corroded off
Nearside Front Axle swivel joint has excessive movement between a swivel joint and its housing (2.5.A.1b)
Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
Offside Rear coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)
all brake pipes greased
exhaust mounting bracket corroded off
battery tests weak
offside front sphere has slight seepage
exhaust back box is slightly deteriorated
offside front sphere has some seepage
Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
exhaust back box is slightly deteriorated
o/s front sphere seal is slightly deteriorated
Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
exhaust back box is slightly deteriorated
o/s front sphere seal is slightly deteriorated
Fuel pipe/s corroded
Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)
Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)
Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)
How Reliable is the Suzuki Jimny?
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FV03 HCP is a 2003 Suzuki Jimny in Silver with a 1,328cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 28 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 FV03 HCP, 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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FV03 HCP is a 2003 Suzuki Jimny, first registered on 24 July 2003.
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