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KA03 SYY

2003 Suzuki Jimny

Red Petrol 1298cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Jan 2023
Tests23 (17 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate73.9%

Mileage

96,367 mi
Last recorded96,367 miles
Recorded on29 Jan 2022
Typical for 2003 Suzuki Jimny57,891 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

17 pass 6 fail
Pass 29 Jan 2022 96,367 miles

no rear seats fitted

Pass 27 Jan 2021 91,166 miles

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

Fail 25 Jan 2021 91,164 miles

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

Offside Rear Body component damaged and likely to cause injury (6.2.1 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Direction indicator lens defective such that the emitted light is adversely affected (4.4.1 (b) (ii))

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

Pass 17 Jan 2020 89,137 miles

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

Fail 14 Jan 2020 89,122 miles

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

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

Pass 24 Jan 2019 88,282 miles

Fuel Pipe/s corroded ()

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

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

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Fail 11 Jan 2019 88,278 miles

Brake pipe excessively corroded both front to rear pipes along chassis (1.1.11 (c))

Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded across axle (1.1.11 (c))

Fuel Pipe/s corroded ()

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

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

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 11 Jan 2018 87,756 miles

All rear brake pipes slightly corroded.

Fail 10 Jan 2018 87,756 miles

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

All rear brake pipes slightly corroded.

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Oil leak ()

Pass 29 Dec 2016 82,249 miles

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Oil leak ()

Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded both front to rears at rear (3.6.B.2c)

fuel pipes corroded

Pass 5 Jan 2016 75,132 miles

oil leak

several brake and fuel lines rusty at rear of vehicle (have been greased

Pass 6 Jan 2015 67,978 miles

BRAKE PIPES RUSTING, FRONT BRAKE DISCS STARTING TO RUST,

Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Oil leak

SLIGHT LIFT IN OS FRONT SWIVEL JOINT

Pass 10 Jan 2014 59,428 miles

Fuel pipe/s corroded

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

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

Offside Front Axle swivel joint has slight movement between a swivel joint and its housing (2.5.A.1b)

Pass 1 Mar 2013 56,730 miles

All tyres perished and cracked

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

Pass 6 Mar 2012 53,682 miles

Fuel pipe/s corroded

Fail 6 Mar 2012 53,682 miles

Fuel pipe/s corroded

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

Fail 2 Aug 2011 52,044 miles

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

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 2 Aug 2011 52,044 miles
Pass 3 Aug 2010 49,287 miles
Pass 6 Aug 2009 45,475 miles

Fuel pipe/s corroded

Pass 24 Jul 2008 38,583 miles

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

Pass 8 Aug 2007 29,734 miles
Pass 4 Aug 2006 19,962 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 SYY is a 2003 Suzuki Jimny in Red with a 1,298cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.9%.

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 SYY, 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 SYY registered?

KA03 SYY is a 2003 Suzuki Jimny, first registered on 11 August 2003.

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