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NV03 LZE

2003 Suzuki Jimny

Black Petrol 1298cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Nov 2019
Tests19 (14 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate73.7%

Mileage

46,429 mi
Last recorded46,429 miles
Recorded on30 Nov 2018
Typical for 2003 Suzuki Jimny57,891 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationNV03 LZE
MakeSuzuki
ModelJimny
Year2003
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,298cc

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MOT History

14 pass 5 fail
Pass 30 Nov 2018 46,429 miles

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

Nearside Front axle swivel joint leaking

Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

all tyre sidewalls cracked and perished

Fail 30 Nov 2018 46,429 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Front axle swivel joint leaking

Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

all tyre sidewalls cracked and perished

Pass 29 Nov 2017 39,240 miles
Pass 10 Oct 2016 39,111 miles
Pass 4 Nov 2015 38,092 miles

Offside Front slight leak hub seal

Pass 28 Aug 2015 36,548 miles

both inner sills rusting

fuel lines rusted in places

osf hub seal slight leak

slight leak from nsr diff seal

vaccum metal pipes corroding in places

Pass 3 Sep 2014 32,809 miles

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

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

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

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

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

Fail 2 Sep 2014 32,809 miles

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

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 3 Sep 2013 31,855 miles
Pass 11 Sep 2012 30,365 miles

fuel pipes rusty

Fail 8 Sep 2012 30,362 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear wheel cylinder leaking (3.6.A.1)

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

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

fuel pipes rusty

Pass 1 Nov 2011 27,880 miles
Fail 31 Oct 2011 27,880 miles

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

Nearside rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a) DANGEROUS

Nearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a) DANGEROUS

Pass 5 Nov 2010 24,819 miles
Pass 28 Oct 2009 22,831 miles
Pass 25 Jun 2008 20,842 miles
Pass 11 May 2007 18,287 miles
Pass 12 May 2006 15,939 miles
Fail 12 May 2006 15,939 miles

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

Offside Rear position lamp(s) flickers when tapped lightly by hand (1.1.4c)

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 LZE is a 2003 Suzuki Jimny in Black with a 1,298cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.7%.

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 LZE, 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 LZE is a 2003 Suzuki Jimny, first registered on 29 May 2003.

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