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S18 GAA

2003 Suzuki Jimny

Black Petrol 1328cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires22 Mar 2027
Tests18 (17 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate94.4%

Mileage

102,440 mi
Last recorded102,440 miles
Recorded on23 Mar 2026
Typical for 2003 Suzuki Jimny57,891 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS18 GAA
MakeSuzuki
ModelJimny
Year2003
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,328cc

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MOT History

17 pass 1 fail
Pass 23 Mar 2026 102,440 miles

Front swivel hubs seals slightly leaking both sides

Pass 21 Feb 2025 100,685 miles
Pass 23 Jan 2023 99,500 miles

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

Front Wheel bearing has slight play both sides (5.1.3 (a) (i))

handbrake travel

Pass 5 Feb 2021 98,719 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material several (1.1.11 (c))

handbrake travel

Pass 3 Feb 2020 91,201 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material several (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 14 Jan 2019 89,339 miles

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Fail 14 Jan 2019 89,332 miles

Brake pipe excessively corroded front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 3 Aug 2017 84,343 miles

Nearside Front Axle swivel joint has slight play and both sides leaking (2.5.A.3b)

Pass 22 Jul 2016 77,127 miles

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

Pass 25 Jul 2015 68,570 miles

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

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

Pass 28 Jul 2014 63,052 miles
Pass 26 Jul 2013 55,943 miles
Pass 23 Jul 2012 47,149 miles
Pass 4 Jul 2011 38,535 miles

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

Pass 2 Jul 2010 33,213 miles
Pass 6 Aug 2008 22,459 miles
Pass 29 Aug 2007 16,827 miles
Pass 26 Aug 2006 13,684 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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S18 GAA is a 2003 Suzuki Jimny in Black with a 1,328cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 94.4%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 S18 GAA, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was S18 GAA registered?

S18 GAA is a 2003 Suzuki Jimny, first registered on 1 September 2003.

Is S18 GAA safe to buy?

The MOT history for S18 GAA shows 18 tests with a 94.4% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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