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SB03 GYV

2003 Suzuki Jimny

Black Petrol 1328cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Oct 2018
Tests17 (13 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate76.5%

Mileage

133,480 mi
Last recorded133,480 miles
Recorded on5 Oct 2017
Typical for 2003 Suzuki Jimny57,891 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

13 pass 4 fail
Pass 5 Oct 2017 133,480 miles
Fail 4 Oct 2017 133,476 miles

Nearside Rear Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement centre bush (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Rear Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement centre bush (2.4.G.2)

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

Trailer electrical socket insecure (1.9.3a)

Trailer electrical socket insecure (1.9.3a)

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Fail 5 Sep 2017 133,310 miles

Central Stop lamp has less than 50% of the light sources illuminating (1.2.1b)

Nearside Front Axle swivel joint has excessive play hub seal leaking (2.5.A.3b)

Nearside Rear Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement centre bush (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

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

Offside Front Axle swivel joint has excessive play hub seal leaking (2.5.A.3b)

Offside Front Front suspension has excessive play in a lower wishbone bearing (2.5.B.1a)

Offside Front Seat belt damaged sufficient to obstruct correct operation of the belt (5.2.2a)

Offside Front Seat belt stitching badly frayed (5.2.2b)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Rear Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement centre bush (2.4.G.2)

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

Trailer electrical socket insecure (1.9.3a)

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Pass 6 Sep 2016 123,531 miles

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

Pass 15 Sep 2015 114,437 miles
Pass 27 Feb 2015 108,781 miles

Fuel pipe/s corroded

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

Fail 26 Feb 2015 108,781 miles

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

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

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

Fuel pipe/s corroded

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

Pass 25 Feb 2014 97,168 miles
Pass 19 Feb 2013 83,207 miles

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

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

exhaust hangers broken

Pass 20 Feb 2012 68,575 miles

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

Pass 28 Feb 2011 54,272 miles
Pass 25 Feb 2010 44,293 miles
Pass 13 Feb 2009 38,614 miles
Pass 16 Feb 2008 30,909 miles
Fail 16 Feb 2008 30,909 miles

Rear Exhaust mounting missing (7.1.1b)

Pass 17 Feb 2007 24,137 miles
Pass 10 Jun 2006 19,546 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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SB03 GYV 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 76.5%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 GYV, 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 GYV registered?

SB03 GYV is a 2003 Suzuki Jimny, first registered on 11 June 2003.

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