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SA03 UCW

2003 Suzuki Jimny

Blue Petrol 1328cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Apr 2025
Tests28 (19 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate67.9%

Mileage

73,315 mi
Last recorded73,315 miles
Recorded on9 Apr 2024
Typical for 2003 Suzuki Jimny57,891 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSA03 UCW
MakeSuzuki
ModelJimny
Year2003
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,328cc

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MOT History

19 pass 9 fail
Pass 9 Apr 2024 73,315 miles
Fail 4 Apr 2024 73,305 miles

Nearside Rear Body insecure inner sill (6.2.2 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Brake disc fractured (1.1.14 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Service brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.2.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 30 Aug 2022 72,630 miles
Pass 20 Sep 2021 67,791 miles

Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

underside slightly corroded and covered in mud

Pass 17 Nov 2020 64,384 miles

Exhaust corroded

Fuel Pipe/s corroded ()

Fail 11 Nov 2020 64,382 miles

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

Nearside Front Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced Floor at body mounting (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded Under wheel arch (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced Floor at body mounting (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced Middle and rear inner sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Exhaust corroded

Fuel Pipe/s corroded ()

Pass 27 Nov 2019 62,032 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension arm attachment bracket/mounting corroded but its strength is not seriously reduced (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension arm attachment bracket/mounting corroded but its strength is not seriously reduced (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Fail 27 Nov 2019 62,032 miles

Brake load sensing valve linkage defective and function impaired (1.1.17 (a))

Offside Rear Suspension arm attachment bracket/mounting corroded and seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 4 Dec 2018 57,383 miles
Pass 21 Jul 2017 56,408 miles
Pass 21 Jul 2016 54,674 miles
Fail 21 Jul 2016 54,674 miles

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

Rear Exhaust noise is clearly in excess of that emitted by a similar vehicle fitted with a standard silencer in average condition (7.1.4)

Pass 20 Jul 2015 52,560 miles

Inner Front Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) slightly corroded (2.3.2)

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

Pass 9 Jul 2014 51,903 miles
Fail 26 Jun 2014 51,902 miles

Fuel pipe leaking (7.2.3)

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

Pass 11 Jun 2013 51,774 miles
Fail 11 Jun 2013 51,774 miles

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

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

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

Pass 15 Jun 2012 50,578 miles
Fail 15 Jun 2012 50,577 miles

rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Fail 21 Apr 2011 49,178 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Pass 21 Apr 2011 49,178 miles
Pass 16 Apr 2010 47,063 miles

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

Pass 11 Apr 2009 43,346 miles
Fail 3 Apr 2009 43,346 miles

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

Pass 3 Apr 2008 35,183 miles

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

Pass 3 Apr 2008 35,183 miles

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

Pass 3 Apr 2007 29,288 miles
Pass 28 Mar 2006 21,263 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 UCW is a 2003 Suzuki Jimny in Blue with a 1,328cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 28 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 67.9%.

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 UCW, 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 UCW registered?

SA03 UCW is a 2003 Suzuki Jimny, first registered on 4 April 2003.

Is SA03 UCW safe to buy?

The MOT history for SA03 UCW shows 28 tests with a 67.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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