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JIG 9791

2003 Suzuki Jimny

Blue Petrol 1298cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires3 Nov 2026
Tests22 (21 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate95.5%

Mileage

91,782 mi
Last recorded91,782 miles
Recorded on4 Nov 2025
Typical for 2003 Suzuki Jimny57,891 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationJIG 9791
MakeSuzuki
ModelJimny
Year2003
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,298cc

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MOT History

21 pass 1 fail
Pass 4 Nov 2025 91,782 miles

Nearside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

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

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material all (1.1.11 (c))

fuel pipes rusty and corroded

under body rusty and corroded

Pass 31 Oct 2024 90,529 miles

Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement inner d bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Inner Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear Outer Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

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

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

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

Pass 10 Oct 2023 88,895 miles
Pass 11 Oct 2022 86,911 miles
Pass 22 Sep 2021 85,033 miles
Fail 22 Sep 2021 85,033 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Pass 4 Jan 2021 84,296 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2mm (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front seat belt slow to retract

Pass 6 Jan 2020 82,815 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2.5 mm tread (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 7 Jan 2019 80,376 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2 mm (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2 mm and stone cut in tread (5.2.3 (e))

rear exhaust box very rusty

Pass 2 Jan 2018 77,311 miles

both rear tyres 3 mm tread

rear exhaust box outer skin very rusty

Pass 5 Jan 2017 74,609 miles

Offside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Offside Front suspension has slight play in a upper suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Offside Front swivel hub oil leak

Tyre worn close to the legal limit both rear tyres 3 mm tread (4.1.E.1)

Pass 15 Jan 2016 72,536 miles
Pass 7 May 2015 65,642 miles

front brake discs lipped

rear exhaust silencer outer cover deteriorating

Pass 1 May 2014 53,090 miles

centre rear exhaust support bracket fractured

nearside and offside front hub ball-end joints corroding

rear exhaust silencer outer cover deteriorating

rear towbar slightly obscurring numberplate - still legible

Pass 31 May 2013 45,668 miles
Pass 8 Oct 2012 44,629 miles
Pass 31 Oct 2011 40,622 miles
Pass 3 Nov 2010 37,007 miles
Pass 24 Oct 2009 34,797 miles
Pass 24 Oct 2008 30,244 miles
Pass 27 Oct 2007 25,390 miles
Pass 28 Oct 2006 20,471 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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JIG 9791 is a 2003 Suzuki Jimny in Blue with a 1,298cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 95.5%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 JIG 9791, 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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JIG 9791 is a 2003 Suzuki Jimny, first registered on 18 September 2003.

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