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KA03 RXL

2003 Suzuki Jimny

Red Petrol 1298cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Apr 2023
Tests20 (14 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate70%

Mileage

95,077 mi
Last recorded95,077 miles
Recorded on6 Apr 2022
Typical for 2003 Suzuki Jimny57,891 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKA03 RXL
MakeSuzuki
ModelJimny
Year2003
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,298cc

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MOT History

14 pass 6 fail
Pass 6 Apr 2022 95,077 miles

Central Front Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Central Front Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Fluid leak, but not excessive outer hub (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Offside Front Fluid leak, but not excessive outer hub (8.4.1 (a) (i))

rear fuel lines corroded

Fail 5 Apr 2022 95,077 miles

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded so that its cross sectional area is reduced and seriously weakened (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded so that its cross sectional area is reduced and seriously weakened (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Central Front Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Central Front Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Fluid leak, but not excessive outer hub (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Offside Front Fluid leak, but not excessive outer hub (8.4.1 (a) (i))

rear fuel lines corroded

Pass 31 Mar 2021 92,808 miles

Nearside Rear Outer sill corroded

Offside Outer Sill sill cover fitted

Both rear inner sills corroded

Chassis undersealed

Pass 1 Apr 2020 91,947 miles

Chassis undersealed front to rear

Fail 18 Mar 2020 91,871 miles

Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

Exhaust carbon monoxide content at idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

Chassis undersealed front to rear

Pass 7 Nov 2018 90,202 miles

Fuel Pipe/s corroded ()

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Brake pipe inadequately clipped or supported across axle (1.1.11 (d) (i))

Fail 7 Nov 2018 90,200 miles

Nearside Rear Service brake lagging in operation (1.2.1 (d))

Fuel Pipe/s corroded ()

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Brake pipe inadequately clipped or supported across axle (1.1.11 (d) (i))

Pass 17 Aug 2017 89,024 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 4 Aug 2016 87,888 miles

Oil leak ()

Fail 29 Jul 2016 87,884 miles

Drag link end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

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

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Oil leak ()

Pass 16 Jul 2015 83,721 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

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

Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Fail 17 Aug 2012 74,403 miles

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

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

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

offside rear intermediate support member has sheered.

Pass 17 Aug 2012 74,403 miles

offside rear intermediate support member has sheered.

Pass 15 Aug 2011 68,994 miles
Fail 13 Aug 2011 68,987 miles

Front Obligatory mirror missing (8.1.1)

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

Exhaust heat shield broken away.

Pass 15 Aug 2010 61,848 miles

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

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

both tractor joints have no lubrication.

Pass 7 Aug 2009 52,954 miles
Pass 19 Aug 2008 46,666 miles

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

Oil leak

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

front wipers not as good as could be

nearside front side light not as bright as could be

Pass 27 Jul 2007 42,231 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

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

Pass 13 Jul 2006 32,603 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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KA03 RXL is a 2003 Suzuki Jimny in Red with a 1,298cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70%.

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 KA03 RXL, 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 KA03 RXL registered?

KA03 RXL is a 2003 Suzuki Jimny, first registered on 8 August 2003.

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