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PG03 RVT

2003 Suzuki Jimny

Blue Petrol 1298cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 Nov 2020
Tests20 (13 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate65%

Mileage

86,097 mi
Last recorded86,097 miles
Recorded on13 May 2019
Typical for 2003 Suzuki Jimny57,891 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationPG03 RVT
MakeSuzuki
ModelJimny
Year2003
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,298cc

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MOT History

13 pass 7 fail
Pass 13 May 2019 86,097 miles

Front Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Steering box has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.3 (a) (i))

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing ALL 4 TYRES (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 1 May 2018 81,583 miles
Pass 4 Apr 2017 81,299 miles
Fail 28 Mar 2017 81,272 miles

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)

Pass 2 Feb 2016 80,477 miles
Fail 26 Nov 2015 80,373 miles

Nearside Rear Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings marked with yellow crayon (6.1.B.2)

Nearside Rear Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings marked with yellow crayon (6.1.B.2)

Offside Inner Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is inadequately repaired sill marked with yellow crayon (5.2.6)

Offside Outer Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded sill (5.2.6)

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

under body and chassis have moderate general corrosion

Pass 28 Oct 2014 78,891 miles

All tyres sidewalls perishing

Fail 17 Oct 2014 78,874 miles

Offside Body has a sharp edge caused by corrosion (6.1.C.1)

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

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a seal (2.3.3b)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

all four tyres are starting to perish

underbody corrosion

Pass 4 Nov 2013 74,572 miles

Front Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Pass 13 Nov 2012 69,142 miles

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

rear tyres are slightly perished

Fail 9 Nov 2012 69,129 miles

Offside Front Front wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.5.A.2)

Rear Panhard rod locating pin locking device missing (2.4.G.3b)

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

rear tyres are slightly perished

Pass 21 Sep 2011 60,467 miles

slight leak from nearside front tractor joint

Pass 24 Jul 2010 54,251 miles
Pass 15 Jul 2009 46,944 miles
Fail 14 Jul 2009 46,944 miles

Centre Stop lamp insecure (1.2.1a)

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

Fail 17 Jul 2008 38,969 miles

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

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

Pass 17 Jul 2008 38,969 miles
Pass 24 Jul 2007 33,910 miles
Fail 13 Jul 2006 27,308 miles

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

Pass 13 Jul 2006 27,308 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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PG03 RVT is a 2003 Suzuki Jimny in Blue with a 1,298cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 65%.

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 PG03 RVT, 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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What year was PG03 RVT registered?

PG03 RVT is a 2003 Suzuki Jimny, first registered on 4 August 2003.

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