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PL03 UWD

2003 Suzuki Jimny

Silver Petrol 1328cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires27 Feb 2027
Tests29 (21 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate72.4%

Mileage

141,733 mi
Last recorded141,733 miles
Recorded on24 Feb 2026
Typical for 2003 Suzuki Jimny57,891 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationPL03 UWD
MakeSuzuki
ModelJimny
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,328cc

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MOT History

21 pass 8 fail
Pass 24 Feb 2026 141,733 miles

Central Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 28 Feb 2025 139,197 miles
Pass 28 Feb 2024 133,983 miles

Central Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Fail 24 Feb 2024 133,910 miles

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

Nearside Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

Offside Front Brakes imbalanced across an axle by more than 50% (1.2.1 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Central Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 17 Feb 2023 130,269 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases middle joint (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 11 Feb 2022 126,518 miles
Pass 26 Feb 2021 122,771 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front hub seal leaking

Nearside Rear Lower Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

Offside Rear Lower Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

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

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 6 Feb 2020 118,242 miles

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

Pass 19 Jan 2019 113,455 miles
Pass 17 Jan 2018 112,263 miles

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

Fuel Pipe/s corroded ()

Nearside Front seat belt slow to recoil

Nearside Inner Vehicle structure has slight corrosion sill area (6.1.B.2)

Offside Inner Vehicle structure has slight corrosion sill area (6.1.B.2)

Oil leak sump rotten ()

coil spring corroded All four (2.4.C.1b)

underside of vehicle corroded and rusty

Fail 16 Jan 2018 112,258 miles

Nearside Inner Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings sill area (6.1.B.2)

Offside Inner Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings sill area (6.1.B.2)

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

Fuel Pipe/s corroded ()

Nearside Front seat belt slow to recoil

Nearside Inner Vehicle structure has slight corrosion sill area (6.1.B.2)

Offside Inner Vehicle structure has slight corrosion sill area (6.1.B.2)

Oil leak sump rotten ()

coil spring corroded All four (2.4.C.1b)

underside of vehicle corroded and rusty

Pass 9 Feb 2017 110,156 miles
Pass 20 Jun 2016 110,123 miles
Fail 17 Jun 2016 110,123 miles

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

Front Lower Axle swivel joint has excessive play both sides (2.5.A.3b)

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

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

Pass 22 Jun 2015 101,238 miles

centre exhaust bracket snapped but exhaust still secure

rear brake pipe slightly corroded(over rear axle)

Fail 13 Jun 2015 101,238 miles

Nearside Front drive shaft coupling is excessively worn (2.5.C.1c)

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

Offside Front Wheel stud(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)

Offside Front drive shaft coupling is excessively worn (2.5.C.1c)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

centre exhaust bracket snapped but exhaust still secure

rear brake pipe slightly corroded(over rear axle)

Pass 25 Apr 2014 88,894 miles

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

Nearside Front constant velocity joint is slightly worn (2.5.C.1b)

Fail 17 Apr 2014 88,883 miles

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

Offside Front constant velocity joint is excessively worn (2.5.C.1b)

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Nearside Front constant velocity joint is slightly worn (2.5.C.1b)

Pass 27 Apr 2013 83,072 miles

o/s/r and n/s/r tyres starting to crack around sidewalls

rear backbox corroded

Fail 27 Apr 2013 83,072 miles

Nearside Front constant velocity joint is excessively worn (2.5.C.1b)

Offside Front constant velocity joint is excessively worn (2.5.C.1b)

o/s/r and n/s/r tyres starting to crack around sidewalls

rear backbox corroded

Pass 2 May 2012 72,227 miles

rear backbox exhaust slightly corroded

Fail 27 Apr 2012 72,227 miles

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Offside Front constant velocity joint is excessively worn (2.5.C.1b)

rear backbox exhaust slightly corroded

Pass 30 Apr 2011 58,347 miles
Fail 27 Apr 2011 58,347 miles

Front Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

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

Offside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter split (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Front Wheel stud(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)

Pass 26 Apr 2010 47,677 miles

front brake pads close to 1.5mm thin

Pass 1 May 2009 41,245 miles

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

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

Pass 29 Apr 2008 33,708 miles
Pass 1 May 2007 27,862 miles
Pass 27 Apr 2006 21,396 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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PL03 UWD is a 2003 Suzuki Jimny in Silver with a 1,328cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 29 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.4%.

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 PL03 UWD, 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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PL03 UWD is a 2003 Suzuki Jimny, first registered on 20 June 2003.

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