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SA03 MLJ

2003 Suzuki Jimny

Black Petrol 1328cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 Nov 2017
Tests18 (11 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate61.1%

Mileage

109,867 mi
Last recorded109,867 miles
Recorded on21 Oct 2016
Typical for 2003 Suzuki Jimny57,891 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSA03 MLJ
MakeSuzuki
ModelJimny
Year2003
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,328cc

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MOT History

11 pass 7 fail
Pass 21 Oct 2016 109,867 miles

Centre exhaust rubber burst

Fuel pipe slightly damaged corroded (7.2.2)

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

Fail 17 Oct 2016 109,851 miles

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

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

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (3.7.B.5b)

Centre exhaust rubber burst

Fuel pipe slightly damaged corroded (7.2.2)

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

Pass 13 Nov 2015 105,510 miles

Centre exhaust rubber damaged system is still secure

Fuel pipes corroded

Fail 30 Oct 2015 105,510 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

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

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

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

Offside Front wheel bearing rough when rotated Front (2.5.A.2)

Centre exhaust rubber damaged system is still secure

E.m.light on

Front Vehicle structure has slight corrosion N/s and o/s (6.1.B.2)

Front and rear chassis slightly corroded

Fuel pipes corroded

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

Rear Vehicle structure has slight corrosion O/s and n/s (6.1.B.2)

Rear wiper worn

Underside of vehicle has general corrosion

Pass 21 Nov 2014 100,384 miles

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

Nearside Inner Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.2.6)

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

Offside Inner Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.2.6)

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

both front and n/s/r tyres are perished

both outer sill have plastic covers on

engine light on

Fail 13 Nov 2014 100,344 miles

Power steering component(s) leaking (2.3.3b)

Power steering fluid level below minimum (2.3.1)

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

Nearside Inner Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.2.6)

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

Offside Inner Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.2.6)

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

both front and n/s/r tyres are perished

both outer sill have plastic covers on

engine light on

Pass 18 Nov 2013 94,491 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

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

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

axle breather pipes corroded

front brakes binding slightly

front to rear fuel lines slightly corroded

sills slightly corroded

Pass 20 Nov 2012 84,242 miles

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

outersill covers fitted

rear floorpan and innersills corroded

Fail 16 Nov 2012 84,228 miles

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

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

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

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

outersill covers fitted

rear floorpan and innersills corroded

Pass 9 Nov 2011 74,480 miles

front brake discs corroded

slight corrosion on metal brake pipes

Fail 16 Nov 2010 63,222 miles

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

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

Pass 16 Nov 2010 63,222 miles
Pass 16 Nov 2009 57,357 miles
Fail 16 Nov 2009 57,357 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Pass 17 Nov 2008 47,870 miles
Pass 19 Nov 2007 40,553 miles
Pass 6 Mar 2006 21,648 miles
Fail 6 Mar 2006 21,648 miles

Nearside Front Axle king pin has excessive play in pin and/or bush adversely affecting the steering (2.5.A.3a)

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 MLJ 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 61.1%.

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 MLJ, 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 MLJ is a 2003 Suzuki Jimny, first registered on 27 March 2003.

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