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HT03 SWV

2003 Suzuki Jimny

Green Petrol 1328cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 Dec 2020
Tests19 (14 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate73.7%

Mileage

86,228 mi
Last recorded86,228 miles
Recorded on20 Nov 2019
Typical for 2003 Suzuki Jimny57,891 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHT03 SWV
MakeSuzuki
ModelJimny
Year2003
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,328cc

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MOT History

14 pass 5 fail
Pass 20 Nov 2019 86,228 miles

Central Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

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))

Nearside Front Axle swivel pins and bushes swivel pin and/or bush slightly worn (5.1.2 (b) (i))

Rear Towbar obstructing the registration plate (6.1.6 (f) (i))

corrosion to rear boot floor

Pass 18 Dec 2018 81,369 miles

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both rear (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both rear ON LIMIT (5.2.3 (e))

Valve stem slightly damaged both rear (5.2.3 (j))

Pass 24 Oct 2017 75,296 miles

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

Fail 18 Oct 2017 75,246 miles

Nearside Front Outer Front drive shaft coupling flexible rubber or fabric coupling softened by oil contamination rubber seal leaking (2.5.C.1e)

Offside Front Outer Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

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

Pass 9 Aug 2016 69,738 miles

corrosion underside

exhaust system corroded

rear tyre valves poor condition (border line pass

Fail 5 Aug 2015 66,755 miles

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

front brake discs corroded/worn

tyres valves deteriorated

Pass 5 Aug 2015 66,755 miles

front brake discs corroded/worn

tyres valves deteriorated

Pass 11 Aug 2014 62,212 miles
Pass 10 Mar 2014 60,346 miles
Fail 10 Mar 2014 31,272 miles

Nearside Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Rear registration plate obscured (6.3.1d)

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

Pass 26 Mar 2013 55,887 miles

OFFSIDE FRONT TYRE WEARING ON INNER EDGE

Fail 26 Mar 2013 55,886 miles

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

Rear registration plate obscured (6.3.1d)

rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

OFFSIDE FRONT TYRE WEARING ON INNER EDGE

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Pass 22 Mar 2012 49,917 miles
Fail 19 Mar 2012 49,833 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Drive shaft which forms part of the suspension coupling gaiter deteriorated to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.4.G.4e)

Offside Front Lower Axle swivel joint has excessive play in a swivel pin (2.5.A.3b)

Pass 29 Sep 2010 41,585 miles

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

wet conditions

Pass 24 Aug 2009 37,497 miles
Pass 1 Sep 2008 31,058 miles

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

Pass 28 Jun 2007 22,147 miles
Pass 28 Jun 2006 17,784 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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HT03 SWV 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 HT03 SWV, 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 HT03 SWV registered?

HT03 SWV is a 2003 Suzuki Jimny, first registered on 30 June 2003.

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