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JD03 MAE

2018 Suzuki Jimny

Green Petrol 1328cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires30 Jan 2027
Tests8 (6 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

86,337 mi
Last recorded86,337 miles
Recorded on28 Jan 2026
Typical for 2018 Suzuki Jimny21,992 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationJD03 MAE
MakeSuzuki
ModelJimny
Year2018
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,328cc

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MOT History

6 pass 2 fail
Pass 28 Jan 2026 86,337 miles
Pass 31 Jan 2025 81,229 miles

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 24 Jan 2024 66,817 miles

Fuel Pipe/s corroded ()

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement lower arm both bushes splitting slightly (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front axle king pin play

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement lower arm both bushes splitting slightly. (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Offside Front axle king pin play

Fail 11 Jan 2024 66,324 miles

Nearside Brake pipe excessively corroded front to rear marked with chalk (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Brake pipe excessively corroded front to rear marked with chalk (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Fuel Pipe/s corroded ()

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement lower arm both bushes splitting slightly (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front axle king pin play

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement lower arm both bushes splitting slightly. (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Offside Front axle king pin play

Pass 9 Jan 2023 53,358 miles

Nearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Pass 11 Jan 2022 43,234 miles
Pass 7 Jan 2021 30,336 miles
Fail 6 Jan 2021 30,336 miles

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively n/s/ wiper torn (3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively o/s/wiper torn (3.4 (b) (ii))

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Axle king pin so loose it is likely to affect directional stability n/s/f king pin bearings excessive worn (5.1.2 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Axle king pin so loose it is likely to affect directional stability o/s/f kind pin bearings excessively worn (5.1.2 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 205/70/15 96s (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Front n/s/f hub seal leaking

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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JD03 MAE is a 2018 Suzuki Jimny in Green with a 1,328cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

Across all 2018 Suzuki Jimny models, the average MOT pass rate is 87.1% with a typical mileage of 21,992 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 JD03 MAE, 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 8 years old, this Suzuki Jimny is still in the earlier part of its expected life.

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JD03 MAE is a 2018 Suzuki Jimny, first registered on 31 January 2018.

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