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SA03 OZV

2003 Suzuki Jimny

Red Petrol 1328cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 Mar 2026
Tests29 (19 pass, 10 fail)
Pass rate65.5%

Mileage

123,292 mi
Last recorded123,292 miles
Recorded on14 Mar 2025
Typical for 2003 Suzuki Jimny57,891 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

19 pass 10 fail
Pass 14 Mar 2025 123,292 miles

Fuel Pipe/s corroded ()

Nearside Headlamp lens slightly defective cloudy (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Offside Headlamp lens slightly defective cloudy (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge wearing on outer edge (5.2.3 (e))

all hub vac lines corroded

brake servo corroded

Fail 27 Feb 2025 123,292 miles

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

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (1.2.1 (b) (i))

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

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

Exhaust emissions likely to be affected by an exhaust leak leaking from manifold area (8.2.1.1 (b))

Fuel cap/sealing device ineffective seal split (6.1.3 (b) (i))

Fuel tank leaking corroded and leaking (6.1.3 (b) (i))

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

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Brake pipe leaking on a hydraulic braking system front to rear brake pipe (1.1.11 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Fuel Pipe/s corroded ()

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge wearing on outer edge (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Front sphere seal leaking and sphere pitted

Nearside Headlamp lens slightly defective cloudy (4.1.1 (b) (i))

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

Offside Headlamp lens slightly defective cloudy (4.1.1 (b) (i))

all wheel hub vac lines corroded

brake servo corroded

Pass 28 Feb 2024 111,704 miles

Fuel filler cap seal perished

Nearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Fail 27 Feb 2024 111,704 miles

Rear Exhaust system insecure (6.1.2 (a))

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Fuel filler cap seal perished

Nearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 9 Feb 2023 102,123 miles

Both front sphere seals leaking

Brake pedal squeak

Front four wheel drive vacume pipes corroded

Fuel pipes corroded

Nearside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Power steering pipe/hose has slight seepage (2.1.5 (a))

Nearside Front Power steering pipe/hose slightly corroded x2 (2.1.5 (g) (i))

Offside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Under body corrosion forming

Fail 9 Feb 2023 102,123 miles

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases Silencer (6.1.2 (a))

Rear Exhaust system insecure Silencer (6.1.2 (a))

Both front sphere seals leaking

Brake pedal squeak

Front four wheel drive vacume pipes corroded

Fuel pipes corroded

Nearside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Power steering pipe/hose has slight seepage (2.1.5 (a))

Nearside Front Power steering pipe/hose slightly corroded x2 (2.1.5 (g) (i))

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Under body corrosion forming

Pass 7 Feb 2022 96,693 miles

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Front hub seal leaking slightly

Nearside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Power steering pipe/hose slightly corroded (2.1.5 (g) (i))

fuel cap sealing ring slightly perished

fuel pipes slightly corroded

Fail 7 Feb 2022 96,693 miles

Headlamps matched pair are not the same colour (4.1.4 (d))

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Front hub seal leaking slightly

Nearside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Power steering pipe/hose slightly corroded (2.1.5 (g) (i))

fuel cap sealing ring slightly perished

fuel pipes slightly corroded

Pass 22 Feb 2021 93,286 miles

Coil spring corroded all coil springs slight corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Fuel Pipe/s corroded ()

Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced multiple areas (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Fail 17 Feb 2021 93,254 miles

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Offside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Coil spring corroded all coil springs slight corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Fuel Pipe/s corroded ()

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced multiple areas (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 23 May 2017 93,065 miles
Fail 23 May 2017 93,065 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Fail 21 Apr 2017 92,930 miles

Nearside Rear Lower Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Nearside Rear Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (4.1.D.1f)

Offside Rear Lower Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Nearside Front Stub axle has slight vertical movement between stub axle and axle beam (2.5.A.1a)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

grese leakage n/s front axle

Pass 4 Apr 2016 90,015 miles

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

Pass 10 Apr 2015 86,068 miles
Pass 11 Dec 2014 86,068 miles
Fail 29 Nov 2014 86,067 miles

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

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

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

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

front and rear exhaust corroded

fuel lines corroded along chassic

o/s hub seal leeking

Pass 27 Oct 2014 85,991 miles

Back box exhaust corroded

Brake servo corroded

Exhaust pipe system corroded

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

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

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

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

Pass 31 Oct 2013 78,918 miles

fuel pipes corroded

rear brake pipe (across axle) corroded

Pass 1 Nov 2012 70,609 miles

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

Pass 1 Nov 2011 62,474 miles
Fail 24 Oct 2011 62,331 miles

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

Nearside Rear Coil spring not correctly located (2.4.C.2)

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

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

Pass 21 Oct 2010 50,515 miles

o/s front hub seal leaking onto back plate,but not getting onto disc.

Pass 26 Oct 2009 38,432 miles
Pass 29 Oct 2008 28,656 miles
Fail 27 Oct 2008 28,654 miles

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

Pass 30 Oct 2007 19,637 miles
Pass 3 May 2007 18,350 miles
Pass 9 May 2006 14,888 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 OZV is a 2003 Suzuki Jimny in Red with a 1,328cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 29 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 65.5%.

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 OZV, 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 OZV is a 2003 Suzuki Jimny, first registered on 14 May 2003.

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