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SB03 EYX

2003 Suzuki Jimny

Black Petrol 1328cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires24 Aug 2018
Tests17 (12 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate70.6%

Mileage

92,319 mi
Last recorded92,319 miles
Recorded on25 Aug 2017
Typical for 2003 Suzuki Jimny57,891 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSB03 EYX
MakeSuzuki
ModelJimny
Year2003
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,328cc

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MOT History

12 pass 5 fail
Pass 25 Aug 2017 92,319 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 22 Aug 2016 87,478 miles

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

Fail 19 Aug 2016 87,478 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 3 Jul 2015 81,650 miles

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

Offside Axle king pin has slight play in pin and/or bush (2.5.A.3a)

Pass 25 Jun 2014 74,314 miles
Pass 14 Aug 2013 71,108 miles
Pass 2 Aug 2012 65,452 miles
Fail 2 Aug 2012 65,452 miles

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

front brake juddering severely (3.7.A.2b)

Pass 3 Aug 2011 59,455 miles

hydaulic pipes corroded

nrearside front wiper torn

spare tyre wearing low

Pass 9 Aug 2010 55,356 miles
Fail 9 Aug 2010 55,356 miles

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

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)

Pass 7 Aug 2009 49,506 miles
Pass 15 Aug 2008 42,139 miles

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

Oil leak

Fail 15 Aug 2008 42,139 miles

Centre Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

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

Oil leak

Pass 25 Jul 2007 32,908 miles

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Pass 17 Jul 2006 23,874 miles
Fail 17 Jul 2006 23,874 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

tracking needs checked

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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SB03 EYX is a 2003 Suzuki Jimny in Black with a 1,328cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70.6%.

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 SB03 EYX, 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 SB03 EYX registered?

SB03 EYX is a 2003 Suzuki Jimny, first registered on 16 May 2003.

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