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SA03 DFK

2003 Suzuki Jimny

Red Petrol 1328cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Aug 2017
Tests19 (11 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate57.9%

Mileage

89,728 mi
Last recorded89,728 miles
Recorded on29 Aug 2016
Typical for 2003 Suzuki Jimny57,891 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSA03 DFK
MakeSuzuki
ModelJimny
Year2003
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,328cc

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MOT History

11 pass 8 fail
Pass 29 Aug 2016 89,728 miles

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

Offside Lower Brake pipe slightly corroded front to rear (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Offside Upper Brake pipe slightly corroded front to rear (3.6.B.2c)

Fail 26 Aug 2016 89,662 miles

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage insecure (2.4.G.1)

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

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

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

Offside Lower Brake pipe slightly corroded front to rear (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Offside Upper Brake pipe slightly corroded front to rear (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 25 Aug 2015 84,893 miles

rear brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

Fail 21 Aug 2015 84,893 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

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

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

rear brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

Pass 19 Aug 2014 79,548 miles

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

fuel pipes corroded

Fail 19 Aug 2014 79,548 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

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

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

fuel pipes corroded

Pass 16 Aug 2013 73,616 miles

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

diff oil leaking from o/s/f hub

Pass 8 Aug 2012 67,967 miles
Fail 7 Aug 2012 67,967 miles

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

Nearside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 21 Feb 2012 65,917 miles

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

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

Offside Front Axle swivel joint has slight play (2.5.A.3b)

advise backbox slightly deteriorated

advise n/s/f bumper damage

advise tailgate lock deteriorated

Fail 24 Jan 2012 65,862 miles

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

Offside Front Lower Axle swivel joint has slight play (2.5.A.3b)

advise back box slightly deteriorated

advise near side front bumper damage

advise tailgate lock deteriorated

Pass 4 Jan 2011 58,627 miles

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

slight vibration from nearside front brake disc

Pass 27 Jan 2010 52,367 miles
Fail 26 Jan 2010 52,367 miles

Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

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

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Pass 6 Jan 2009 46,091 miles
Fail 31 Dec 2008 46,081 miles

Nearside Front Steering pivot point has excessive play (2.2.B.1g)

Pass 22 Dec 2007 39,232 miles
Fail 22 Dec 2007 39,232 miles

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

Pass 28 Dec 2006 31,113 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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SA03 DFK is a 2003 Suzuki Jimny in Red with a 1,328cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 57.9%.

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 SA03 DFK, 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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SA03 DFK is a 2003 Suzuki Jimny, first registered on 4 March 2003.

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