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SA03 OHS

2003 Suzuki Jimny

Black Petrol 1328cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 May 2017
Tests20 (11 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate55%

Mileage

81,700 mi
Last recorded81,700 miles
Recorded on15 May 2017
Typical for 2003 Suzuki Jimny57,891 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

11 pass 9 fail
Fail 15 May 2017 81,700 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

car in early stages off corrosion

Pass 11 May 2016 77,453 miles

Offside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Fail 9 May 2016 77,453 miles

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

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

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

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

Offside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Fail 12 May 2015 72,373 miles

Engine oil sump corroded and slightly leaking.

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

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

Nearside front swivel pot has slight corrosion .

Oil leak

Prop-shaft universal joint worn

Spare tyre defective

Pass 12 May 2015 72,373 miles

Engine oil sump corroded and slightly leaking.

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

Nearside front swivel pot has slight corrosion .

Oil leak

Prop-shaft universal joint worn

Spare tyre defective

Pass 14 May 2014 68,054 miles

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

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

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

Fail 2 May 2014 67,933 miles

Nearside Front Axle swivel joint has excessive movement between a swivel joint and its housing (2.5.A.1b)

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

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

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

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

Pass 8 May 2013 63,819 miles

Nearside Front Axle swivel joint has slight movement between a swivel joint and its housing (2.5.A.1b)

Fail 2 May 2013 63,819 miles

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

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

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

Offside Rear Wheel stud(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)

Pass 2 Apr 2012 59,520 miles

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

Rear Shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.7.5)

Pass 28 Mar 2011 54,653 miles
Pass 25 Mar 2010 49,395 miles
Fail 22 Mar 2010 49,395 miles

Centre Exhaust mounting missing (7.1.1b)

Nearside Obligatory mirror seriously damaged, affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

Pass 24 Mar 2009 43,796 miles
Fail 23 Mar 2009 43,796 miles

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Pass 31 Mar 2008 38,486 miles

Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Fail 28 Mar 2008 86,726 miles

Offside Front drive shaft coupling is excessively worn (2.5.C.1c)

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Pass 24 Mar 2007 31,629 miles

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

Fail 24 Mar 2007 31,629 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

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

Pass 3 Mar 2006 24,549 miles

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

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 OHS is a 2003 Suzuki Jimny in Black with a 1,328cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 55%.

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 OHS, 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 SA03 OHS registered?

SA03 OHS is a 2003 Suzuki Jimny, first registered on 20 March 2003.

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