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KB03 EDJ

2003 Suzuki Jimny

Red Petrol 1298cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Feb 2017
Tests17 (10 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate58.8%

Mileage

129,020 mi
Last recorded129,020 miles
Recorded on1 Mar 2016
Typical for 2003 Suzuki Jimny57,891 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKB03 EDJ
MakeSuzuki
ModelJimny
Year2003
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,298cc

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MOT History

10 pass 7 fail
Pass 1 Mar 2016 129,020 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

Rear fuel pipes starting to corrode

Fail 18 Feb 2016 128,970 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

Rear fuel pipes starting to corrode

Offside transfer box Mount fixings broken

Pass 26 Feb 2015 109,777 miles

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

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.C.1b)

Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Fail 26 Feb 2015 109,777 miles

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

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

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.C.1b)

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

Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Pass 14 Jan 2014 102,241 miles

brake pedal rubber is worn

engine management light is on

Fail 13 Jan 2014 102,241 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper not operating automatically when switched on (8.2.1b)

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Front Windscreen wiper not operating automatically when switched on (8.2.1b)

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

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

brake pedal rubber is worn

engine management light is on

Pass 17 Jan 2013 92,867 miles

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

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

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

Oil leak

engine light on

Fail 20 Dec 2012 92,862 miles

Brake pedal spongy (3.3.B.1b)

Brake performance not tested (3.7.A.1)

Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Nearside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Offside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

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

Nearside Front Front wheel bearing has excessive play (2.5.A.3c) DANGEROUS

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)

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

Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

Oil leak

engine light on

rear exhaust correded

Pass 28 Mar 2012 83,363 miles

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

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

front brake discs are badly corroded

near side rear tyre is worn on the outer edge & has deep cuts

off side rear tyre has deep cuts

slightt front brake imbalance

Fail 22 Mar 2012 83,030 miles

Nearside Front Axle swivel joint has excessive play (2.5.A.3b)

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Front Axle swivel joint has excessive play (2.5.A.3b)

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

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

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone 'A' (8.3.1e)

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

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

front brake discs are badly corroded

near side front & off side front swivel joints are leaking

near side rear tyre is worn on the outer edge & has deep cuts

off side rear tyre has deep cuts

slightt front brake imbalance

Pass 22 Mar 2011 74,519 miles

n/s/f & o/s/f swivel joints are leaking

o/s/f swivel joint has play/movement

o/s/r tyre has deep cuts

Fail 21 Mar 2011 74,519 miles

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

Offside Front wheel bearing has excessive play (2.5.A.3c)

n/s/f & o/s/f swivel joints are leaking

o/s/r tyre has deep cuts

Pass 25 Feb 2010 64,255 miles
Pass 16 Mar 2009 53,720 miles

both front steering swivels corroded

engine water leak

inner faces of both front brake discs corroded

movement in both rear seats in upright postion

Fail 8 Jan 2008 42,877 miles

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

Pass 8 Jan 2008 42,877 miles
Pass 3 Jan 2007 33,769 miles

Slight front brake imbalance .

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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KB03 EDJ is a 2003 Suzuki Jimny in Red with a 1,298cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 58.8%.

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 KB03 EDJ, 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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KB03 EDJ is a 2003 Suzuki Jimny, first registered on 30 June 2003.

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