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S333 SAJ

2003 Suzuki Jimny

Silver Petrol 1328cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires23 Oct 2026
Tests25 (20 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

55,886 mi
Last recorded55,886 miles
Recorded on24 Oct 2025
Typical for 2003 Suzuki Jimny57,891 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS333 SAJ
MakeSuzuki
ModelJimny
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,328cc

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MOT History

20 pass 5 fail
Pass 24 Oct 2025 55,886 miles
Pass 27 Sep 2024 55,344 miles

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

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

Fail 26 Sep 2024 55,332 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 26 Sep 2023 54,257 miles
Fail 25 Sep 2023 54,252 miles

Nearside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Pass 29 Sep 2022 53,066 miles

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

Fail 22 Sep 2022 53,055 miles

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

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

Pass 10 Sep 2021 51,827 miles
Pass 25 Sep 2020 51,233 miles
Fail 17 Sep 2020 51,221 miles

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded along chassis,front to rear pipe (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure outer wall split to cords (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure outer wall split to cords (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing outer wall perished and cracking (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

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

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing outer wall perished and cracking (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 18 Sep 2019 49,521 miles

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

Pass 12 Sep 2018 45,640 miles

Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material steel pipes have slight corrosion (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material brake pipe has slight corrosion marked with yellow chalk (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 23 Sep 2017 41,926 miles

EXTENSIVE CORROSSION ON AREAS OF CHASSIS INC INNER SILLS/UNABLE TO SEE CONDITION OF OUTER SILLS

Pass 24 Sep 2016 38,393 miles

exhaust is extensively corroded

front brake discs are showing signs of wear

front pads are wearing thin

surface corrosion on chassis

Pass 22 Sep 2015 34,303 miles
Fail 15 Sep 2015 34,267 miles

Nearside Front Axle swivel joint has excessive play (2.5.A.3b)

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

Nearside Front Ball socket leaking Oil/Grease

Pass 13 Sep 2014 30,178 miles

both front tyres are slightly out of shape

corrosion on chassis

exhaust is extensively corroded

nearside front axle ball seal leaking

Pass 13 Sep 2013 26,932 miles

exhaust is in a poor condition

rear shock absorber bushes are strating to perish

Pass 12 Sep 2012 24,787 miles

rear exhaust box in poor condition.

Pass 10 Sep 2011 22,544 miles
Pass 2 Oct 2010 19,849 miles

Offside Front Steering pivot point has slight play (2.2.B.1g)

Pass 16 Sep 2009 16,880 miles
Pass 27 Sep 2008 13,911 miles
Pass 8 Sep 2007 10,657 miles
Pass 23 Sep 2006 8,405 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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S333 SAJ 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 80%.

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 S333 SAJ, 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 S333 SAJ registered?

S333 SAJ is a 2003 Suzuki Jimny, first registered on 30 September 2003.

Is S333 SAJ safe to buy?

The MOT history for S333 SAJ shows 25 tests with a 80% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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