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NV03 WEW

2003 Suzuki Jimny

Red Petrol 1328cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Apr 2024
Tests23 (15 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate65.2%

Mileage

100,688 mi
Last recorded100,688 miles
Recorded on28 Apr 2023
Typical for 2003 Suzuki Jimny57,891 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

15 pass 8 fail
Pass 28 Apr 2023 100,688 miles

Front small oil leak but not excessive

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage damaged but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Inner Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced ns inner sill corroded (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Inner Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced os inner sill corroded (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Rear Brake drum worn, but not excessively ns and os (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Fail 24 Apr 2023 100,664 miles

Nearside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage insecurely attached (5.3.3 (a) (i))

Front small oil leak but not excessive

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage damaged but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Inner Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced ns inner sill corroded (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Inner Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced os inner sill corroded (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Rear Brake drum worn, but not excessively ns and os (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Pass 1 Apr 2022 95,442 miles

Fuel Pipe/s corroded ALL ()

Fail 31 Mar 2022 95,442 miles

Nearside Front Body component corroded and likely to cause injury CENTER \ FRONT CORRODED (6.2.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension component pin or bush excessively worn BADLY WORN (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Body component corroded and likely to cause injury FRONT \ CENTER BADLY CORRODED (6.2.1 (a) (i))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded LIMITING VALVE (1.1.11 (c))

Fuel Pipe/s corroded ALL ()

Pass 20 Mar 2021 90,706 miles
Pass 26 Mar 2020 86,372 miles
Fail 7 Mar 2020 86,342 miles

Nearside Front Wheel bearing rough when rotated (5.1.3 (b) (i))

All rear of vehicle slight surface corrosion

Both rear brake backing plates corroded

Corrosion both sides of front cross member, under headlights

Fuel Pipe/s corroded ()

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

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

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

Oil leak, but not excessive Sump pan slightly corroded (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material To load sensing valve (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 18 Mar 2019 81,858 miles

Corrosion both sides of front cross member, under headlights.

Fuel Pipe/s corroded ()

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material To wheel cylinder (1.1.11 (c))

Oil leak, but not excessive Sump pan. (8.4.1 (a) (i))

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

Fail 16 Mar 2019 81,856 miles

Offside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Corrosion both sides of front cross member, under headlights.

Fuel Pipe/s corroded ()

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material To wheel cylinder (1.1.11 (c))

Oil leak, but not excessive Sump pan. (8.4.1 (a) (i))

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

Pass 10 Mar 2018 74,916 miles
Pass 28 Mar 2017 65,504 miles

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

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

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

Fail 27 Mar 2017 65,504 miles

Brake pipe excessively corroded both front to rear's (3.6.B.2c)

Brake pipe leaking front to rear (3.6.A.1)

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

Offside front brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 13 Jan 2015 56,219 miles

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

Fuel pipe/s corroded

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

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

Oil leak

Prop-shaft universal joint worn

Fail 9 Jan 2015 56,219 miles

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

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)

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

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

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

Fuel pipe/s corroded

Gearbox mounting defective

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

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

Oil leak

Prop-shaft universal joint worn

Pass 1 Jul 2011 36,108 miles
Pass 28 Jun 2010 27,538 miles

nearside rear tyre has a cut but not showing ply cord

Fail 25 Jun 2010 27,531 miles

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

nearside rear tyre has a cut but not showing ply cord

Pass 21 Nov 2009 25,508 miles
Pass 10 Nov 2008 20,979 miles

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

Fail 31 Oct 2008 20,876 miles

Nearside Steering pivot point has excessive play (2.2.B.1g)

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

Pass 24 Nov 2007 15,136 miles
Pass 17 Nov 2006 10,034 miles
Pass 22 May 2006 8,164 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 WEW 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 WEW, 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 WEW is a 2003 Suzuki Jimny, first registered on 22 May 2003.

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