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PK03 JBY

2003 Suzuki Jimny

Green Petrol 1328cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Mar 2025
Tests27 (18 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

124,375 mi
Last recorded124,375 miles
Recorded on2 Mar 2024
Typical for 2003 Suzuki Jimny57,891 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationPK03 JBY
MakeSuzuki
ModelJimny
Year2003
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,328cc

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MOT History

18 pass 9 fail
Pass 2 Mar 2024 124,375 miles

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

Nearside Rear Vehicle structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security (6.2.2 (d) (i))

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

Fail 20 Feb 2024 124,369 miles

Nearside Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Offside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced (7.1.1 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Rear Vehicle structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security (6.2.2 (d) (i))

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

Pass 21 Dec 2022 108,877 miles

Offside Front slight play in upper and lower hub bearings

Offside Rear slight end float in hub

Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively offside rear and nearside rear (1.2.1 (e))

offside and nearside inner sills slight corrosion

Pass 13 Dec 2021 105,038 miles
Fail 7 Dec 2021 105,035 miles

Offside Rear Integral body structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Nearside Rear Passenger's seat insecure (6.2.6 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Passenger's seat insecure (6.2.6 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 18 Dec 2020 104,387 miles

Front to rear fuel pipes corroded

Offside Front Sphere has a slight oil leak

Fail 10 Dec 2020 104,385 miles

Nearside Front Integral body structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (5.2.3 (i))

Offside Brake pipe excessively corroded Front to rear into hose (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

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

Offside Front Integral body structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Front to rear fuel pipes corroded

Offside Front Sphere has a slight oil leak

Rear Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Boot floor corroded non structual (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 30 Nov 2019 103,922 miles
Pass 13 Dec 2018 103,294 miles

Fuel Pipe/s corroded ()

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive boot floor (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material inner wing (1.1.11 (c))

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

rear seats removed

underside of vehicle heavily wax oiled

Pass 4 Dec 2017 102,412 miles

under body corroded

Pass 30 Nov 2016 101,732 miles
Fail 24 Nov 2016 101,720 miles

Nearside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded floor to sill (5.2.6)

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

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

Pass 16 Nov 2015 100,687 miles

Brake pipe slightly corroded ALL (3.6.B.2c)

OFFSIDE FLOOR TO SILL CORRODED

Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement ALL FRONT & REAR (2.4.G.2)

Pass 16 Dec 2014 98,578 miles

slight noise on rear wheel bearings

Fail 17 Jan 2014 97,815 miles

Nearside Rear Hydraulic brake cylinder leaking hydraulic fluid (3.6.A.1)

Pass 17 Jan 2014 97,815 miles
Pass 6 Mar 2013 92,569 miles
Fail 1 Mar 2013 92,569 miles

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

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

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

Offside Front Lower Axle swivel joint has excessive play in a swivel pin (2.5.A.3b)

Offside Rear Braking system leaking (3.6.A.1)

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

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

offside front swivel housing seal leaking

Pass 21 Oct 2011 80,230 miles
Fail 18 Oct 2011 80,124 miles

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

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 5 Oct 2010 72,015 miles

Fuel pipe/s corroded

advise slight corrosion to rear brake pipe

Pass 28 Oct 2009 62,923 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Fail 23 Oct 2009 62,868 miles

Nearside Front Axle king pin has excessive play in pin and/or bush adversely affecting the steering (2.5.A.3a)

Nearside Front brake disc contaminated by oil (3.5.1h)

Offside Front Axle king pin has excessive play in pin and/or bush adversely affecting the steering (2.5.A.3a)

Offside Front brake disc contaminated by oil (3.5.1h)

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Pass 24 Oct 2008 41,439 miles
Fail 20 Oct 2008 41,439 miles

Nearside Front brake disc excessively scored (3.5.1h)

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

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

Offside Front brake disc excessively scored (3.5.1h)

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Offside Front Brake hose twisted (found during steering lock to lock check) (2.2.D.2b) DANGEROUS

Pass 22 Oct 2007 36,092 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Pass 4 Jul 2006 25,748 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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PK03 JBY is a 2003 Suzuki Jimny in Green with a 1,328cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 27 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 PK03 JBY, 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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PK03 JBY is a 2003 Suzuki Jimny, first registered on 15 March 2003.

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