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PG03 RVU

2003 Suzuki Jimny

Silver Petrol 1328cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 Mar 2023
Tests25 (17 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate68%

Mileage

82,121 mi
Last recorded82,121 miles
Recorded on19 Mar 2022
Typical for 2003 Suzuki Jimny57,891 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationPG03 RVU
MakeSuzuki
ModelJimny
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,328cc

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MOT History

17 pass 8 fail
Pass 19 Mar 2022 82,121 miles
Fail 18 Mar 2022 82,121 miles

Offside Obligatory mirror seriously damaged, affecting the rear view door (3.3 (b) (ii))

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

Rear Registration plate inscription illegible (0.1 (b))

Pass 26 Mar 2021 79,273 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 19 Mar 2020 77,547 miles
Pass 15 Mar 2019 71,800 miles

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

Pass 26 Mar 2018 66,719 miles
Fail 24 Mar 2018 66,717 miles

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Front anti roll bar d rubbers deteriorated

Pass 10 Mar 2017 60,320 miles
Fail 10 Mar 2017 60,318 miles

Rear Direction indicators adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.4.A.2h)

Rear Stop lamp adversely affected by the operation of another lamp poss earth fault (1.2.1f)

Pass 22 Mar 2016 52,953 miles
Pass 12 Jun 2015 51,083 miles
Fail 12 Jun 2015 51,073 miles

Nearside Front Upper Front suspension has excessive movement at a suspension ball joint (2.5.A.1c)

Pass 24 Jun 2014 47,251 miles

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Fail 24 Jun 2014 47,251 miles

Centre Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

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

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Pass 8 Nov 2012 43,223 miles

Engine oil leak.

OIl leak from rear diff.

Pass 7 Dec 2011 39,073 miles
Fail 6 Dec 2011 39,073 miles

Nearside Front front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 29 Nov 2010 32,193 miles
Fail 26 Nov 2010 32,193 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Nearside Front Front suspension has excessive movement at a suspension ball joint (2.5.A.1c)

Offside Front Front suspension has excessive movement at a suspension ball joint (2.5.A.1c)

Pass 9 Dec 2009 25,870 miles

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

slight movement in both front drive shaft sphere's

Pass 9 Dec 2008 19,077 miles
Fail 9 Dec 2008 19,077 miles

Rear registration plate obscured (6.3.1d)

Pass 27 Jun 2008 18,003 miles

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

brake fluid stains are present on the brake servo body,below the brake master cylinder

Pass 19 Jul 2007 15,130 miles

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

Pass 20 Jul 2006 12,283 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 RVU is a 2003 Suzuki Jimny in Silver with a 1,328cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68%.

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 RVU, 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 RVU registered?

PG03 RVU is a 2003 Suzuki Jimny, first registered on 24 July 2003.

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