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NV03 BKZ

2003 Suzuki Jimny

Green Petrol 1328cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 Dec 2018
Tests20 (12 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

61,262 mi
Last recorded61,262 miles
Recorded on21 Dec 2017
Typical for 2003 Suzuki Jimny57,891 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationNV03 BKZ
MakeSuzuki
ModelJimny
Year2003
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,328cc

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MOT History

12 pass 8 fail
Pass 21 Dec 2017 61,262 miles

Fuel Pipe/s corroded ()

Underside corroded but solid.

Both front hub seals leaking oil.

Brake pipe slightly corroded Both front to rear. (3.6.B.2c)

Fail 19 Jul 2017 61,234 miles

Nearside Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

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

Nearside Front swivel joint has slight oil leak

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

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

Fail 12 Jun 2017 61,190 miles

Brake pipe excessively corroded both pipes front to rear joins (3.6.B.2c)

Front registration plate missing (6.3.1a)

Nearside Rear Coil spring not correctly located (2.4.C.2)

Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

Offside Front Body has a sharp edge caused by damage bumper (6.1.C.1)

Offside Front Brake pipe twisted (found during steering lock to lock check) (2.2.D.2b)

Offside Rear Coil spring not correctly located (2.4.C.2)

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Rear fog lamp emits a light other than red n\s\r and o\s\r spotlights on roof connected to fog light circuit facing to the rear (1.3.2e) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Wheel/tyre protruding beyond wheel arch ()

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

Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Nearside Rear Wheel/tyre protruding beyond wheel arch ()

front cross member twisted due to fitment of winch

Nearside front knuckle joint leaking axle oil from seal. risk of brake contamination.

Pass 14 Jun 2016 55,087 miles

center/rear part of exhaust is damaged but not insecure or blowing

Fail 10 Jun 2016 55,087 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

Direction indicators not working (1.4.A.2c)

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Hazard warning lamps inoperative (1.4.B.1b)

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Front front brake excessively fluctuating (3.7.B.3)

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

Offside Front front brake excessively fluctuating (3.7.B.3)

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (3.7.B.5b)

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

center/rear part of exhaust is damaged but not insecure or blowing

Pass 2 Jun 2015 50,705 miles

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

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

Fail 29 Apr 2015 50,704 miles

Centre Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

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

Nearside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Rear Panhard rod insecure (2.4.G.1)

Nearside Rear Shock absorber insecure (2.7.2b)

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

Offside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Rear Panhard rod insecure (2.4.G.1)

Offside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside Rear Shock absorber detached (2.7.2b) DANGEROUS

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

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

Pass 10 Jun 2014 46,279 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Offside Front Stub axle has slight vertical movement between stub axle and axle beam (2.5.A.1a)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Pass 18 Apr 2013 40,803 miles
Fail 5 Apr 2013 40,757 miles

Offside Front Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4)

Offside Front Shock absorber insecure (2.7.2b)

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

very light rubbing o/sf tyre on wheel arch

Pass 4 Apr 2012 37,689 miles

Fuel Lines Rusty

Pass 10 Jun 2011 31,993 miles

Fuel pipe/s corroded

vac lines corroded

Pass 25 Jun 2010 28,618 miles

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

Fail 25 Jun 2010 28,618 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 25 Jun 2009 23,189 miles

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

Pass 20 Jun 2008 18,107 miles

Nearside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

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

Pass 28 Jun 2007 13,943 miles
Fail 11 Jun 2007 13,706 miles

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

NEARSIDE FRONT TYRE OUTER EDGE WORN

OIL LEAK FROM OFFSIDE TRACTOR JOINT

Pass 3 May 2006 10,096 miles
Fail 2 May 2006 10,096 miles

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp not fitted (1.1.C.1b)

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp not fitted (1.1.C.1b)

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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NV03 BKZ is a 2003 Suzuki Jimny in Green with a 1,328cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

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 NV03 BKZ, 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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NV03 BKZ is a 2003 Suzuki Jimny, first registered on 24 May 2003.

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