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NV03 LYA

2003 Suzuki Jimny

Red Petrol 1328cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 Feb 2022
Tests23 (15 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate65.2%

Mileage

78,684 mi
Last recorded78,684 miles
Recorded on15 Feb 2021
Typical for 2003 Suzuki Jimny57,891 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationNV03 LYA
MakeSuzuki
ModelJimny
Year2003
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,328cc

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MOT History

15 pass 8 fail
Pass 15 Feb 2021 78,684 miles

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

Offside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

osf wing insecure

Fail 5 Feb 2021 78,672 miles

Nearside Front Wheel bearing has excessive play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Nearside Side repeater incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

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

Offside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

osf wing insecure

Pass 14 Feb 2020 77,311 miles

extensive welding under vehicle

underside heavily undersealed

Fail 1 Nov 2019 77,301 miles

Front Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced both inner archs (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Front Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced both out riggers (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength under bonnet (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength under bonnet (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength inner arch all the way (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength inner sill all the way (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength inner sill x3 (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength chassis (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength inner arch (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced out rigger inner arch (6.1.1 (c) (i))

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

Front Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive boot floor (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Rear Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced all over (6.1.1 (c) (i))

all fuel pipes rusted

Pass 17 May 2018 69,171 miles

Fuel Pipe/s corroded front to rear -- heavily corroded ()

Nearside Front Panhard rod rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement front and rear bushes (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Panhard rod rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement front and rear bushes (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

some play in rear propshaft joint

unable to fully check welded repairs due to excess paint / underseal applied

vehicle body / chassis corroded

Fail 8 May 2018 69,134 miles

Brake fluid warning lamp illuminated (3.6.G.2)

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

Nearside Rear coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

Offside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded inner sill / wheel arch (5.2.6)

Offside Rear coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Fuel Pipe/s corroded front to rear -- heavily corroded ()

Nearside Front Panhard rod rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement front and rear bushes (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Panhard rod rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement front and rear bushes (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Nearside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive inner sill (5.2.6)

Offside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

some play in rear propshaft joint

vehicle body / chassis corroded

Pass 26 Apr 2017 63,659 miles

Front Both front springs corroded

Nearside Front Slight brake bind

Slight corrosion on fuel pipes

Fail 12 Apr 2017 63,446 miles

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

Nearside Rear Radius arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings Within 30cm of seatbelt mount (6.1.B.2)

Offside Rear Radius arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings Within 30cm of seatbelt mount (6.1.B.2)

Front Both front springs corroded

Nearside Front Slight brake bind

Slight corrosion on fuel pipes

Pass 14 Apr 2016 48,890 miles

Centre and rear fuel pipes corroded (STRONG ADVISE)

Nearside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

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

Offside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Rear coil spring corroded STRONG ADVISE (2.4.C.1b)

Fail 14 Apr 2016 48,890 miles

Brake pipe inadequately clipped Rear axle pipes (3.6.B.1)

Centre and rear fuel pipes corroded (STRONG ADVISE)

Nearside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

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

Offside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Rear coil spring corroded STRONG ADVISE (2.4.C.1b)

Pass 28 Apr 2015 35,638 miles

Fuel pipe/s corroded

Rear Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

both nearside and offside front hub swivels weeping slightly

exhaust fouling underbody

slight noise from offside front hub

Pass 1 May 2014 21,983 miles
Fail 25 Apr 2014 21,983 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (3.6.B.4e)

Offside Front Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (3.6.B.4e)

Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Front Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Fuel pipe/s corroded

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

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

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

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

Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Pass 9 Jul 2013 20,824 miles
Fail 1 Jul 2013 20,824 miles

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

Pass 18 Jun 2012 19,126 miles
Pass 9 Jun 2011 17,711 miles
Pass 4 Jun 2010 15,014 miles
Pass 22 May 2009 14,140 miles
Fail 22 May 2009 14,140 miles

Nearside Front brake disc excessively scored (3.5.1h)

Offside Front brake disc excessively scored (3.5.1h)

Pass 28 Apr 2008 12,193 miles
Pass 22 May 2007 10,399 miles
Pass 3 May 2006 8,061 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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NV03 LYA is a 2003 Suzuki Jimny in Red with a 1,328cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 65.2%.

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 LYA, 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 LYA is a 2003 Suzuki Jimny, first registered on 22 May 2003.

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