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OJA 496

2003 Suzuki Jimny

Red Petrol 1298cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires19 Feb 2027
Tests14 (14 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

57,777 mi
Last recorded57,777 miles
Recorded on20 Feb 2026
Typical for 2003 Suzuki Jimny57,891 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationOJA 496
MakeSuzuki
ModelJimny
Year2003
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,298cc

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MOT History

14 pass
Pass 20 Feb 2026 57,777 miles
Pass 12 Aug 2024 57,652 miles

Lower Underseal all around brake pipes, hose pipes, arms etc

Pass 10 Oct 2023 56,887 miles
Pass 4 Oct 2018 54,238 miles

Offside Front Seat belt slightly damaged (7.1.2 (b) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 18 Oct 2017 49,294 miles
Pass 4 Oct 2016 47,221 miles
Pass 19 Oct 2015 45,489 miles
Pass 14 Oct 2014 43,061 miles
Pass 30 Sep 2013 41,484 miles
Pass 20 Feb 2012 38,475 miles
Pass 5 Jul 2010 35,419 miles
Pass 24 Jan 2009 27,790 miles
Pass 5 Jan 2008 22,568 miles
Pass 30 Oct 2006 17,176 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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OJA 496 is a 2003 Suzuki Jimny in Red with a 1,298cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 100%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 OJA 496, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

How do I check the history of OJA 496?

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What year was OJA 496 registered?

OJA 496 is a 2003 Suzuki Jimny, first registered on 12 July 2003.

Is OJA 496 safe to buy?

The MOT history for OJA 496 shows 14 tests with a 100% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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