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PL03 UWX

2003 Suzuki Jimny

Black Petrol 1298cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Aug 2017
Tests15 (11 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate73.3%

Mileage

82,128 mi
Last recorded82,128 miles
Recorded on9 Nov 2017
Typical for 2003 Suzuki Jimny57,891 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationPL03 UWX
MakeSuzuki
ModelJimny
Year2003
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,298cc

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MOT History

11 pass 4 fail
Fail 9 Nov 2017 82,128 miles

Front Panhard rod has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Trailing arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

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

Offside Rear Brake pipe inadequately clipped (3.6.B.1)

Offside Rear Trailing arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 9 Aug 2016 81,815 miles
Pass 27 May 2015 81,549 miles
Fail 22 May 2015 81,528 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Nearside Drag link end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Nearside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

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

Pass 13 Jan 2014 80,525 miles

Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Pass 8 Jan 2013 77,779 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly damaged (3.6.B.2c)

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

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

Spare tyre defective

n/s front tyre slightly perrished

Fail 8 Jan 2013 77,779 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Rear Brake pipe inadequately clipped (3.6.B.1)

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly damaged (3.6.B.2c)

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

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

Rear Brake pipe slightly chafed (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 12 Mar 2012 68,544 miles

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

Pass 24 Feb 2011 57,036 miles
Pass 8 Mar 2010 47,232 miles
Pass 16 Mar 2009 36,770 miles

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

Pass 14 Jul 2008 32,706 miles
Fail 18 Jun 2007 31,044 miles

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

Pass 18 Jun 2007 31,044 miles
Pass 2 Jun 2006 22,340 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 UWX is a 2003 Suzuki Jimny in Black with a 1,298cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.3%.

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 UWX, 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 UWX is a 2003 Suzuki Jimny, first registered on 25 June 2003.

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