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SB03 YYX

2003 Suzuki Jimny

Blue Petrol 1328cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 Nov 2024
Tests24 (18 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

161,659 mi
Last recorded161,659 miles
Recorded on18 Nov 2023
Typical for 2003 Suzuki Jimny57,891 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSB03 YYX
MakeSuzuki
ModelJimny
Year2003
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,328cc

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MOT History

18 pass 6 fail
Pass 18 Nov 2023 161,659 miles
Fail 8 Nov 2023 161,649 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect misty (4.1.2 (c))

Nearside Inner Vehicle structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting sill (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Offside Brake pipe excessively corroded front to rear x 2 (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect misty (4.1.2 (c))

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Inner Vehicle structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting sill (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Offside Rear Vehicle structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting most rear (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Front Service brake has no recorded effort at a wheel both (1.2.1 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Brake pipe leaking on a hydraulic braking system (1.1.11 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Rear Service brake has no recorded effort at a wheel both (1.2.1 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Front Prop shaft joint worn, but not excessively (6.1.7 (c) (i))

Nearside Front under head lights corroded

Nearside Rear Position lamp slightly affected by the operation of another lamp (4.2.3 (c))

Offside Front bump stop loose

Offside Front pannle corroded

Offside Inner Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Rear Position lamp slightly affected by the operation of another lamp (4.2.3 (c))

Offside under head lights corroded

Rear Bumper mountings corroded but not likely to become detached (6.1.4 (a) (i))

Pass 8 Nov 2022 156,518 miles

Offside Front Stub axle has slight vertical movement between stub axle and axle beam swivel joint (5.1.2 (c) (i))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material towards valve block x2 (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 11 Nov 2021 150,806 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material All (1.1.11 (c))

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

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

Fail 10 Nov 2021 150,806 miles

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

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material All (1.1.11 (c))

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

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

Pass 5 Oct 2020 141,125 miles
Pass 2 Aug 2019 134,410 miles
Pass 1 Aug 2018 128,473 miles
Pass 3 Aug 2017 108,938 miles

Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

Pass 2 Jun 2016 96,220 miles

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

Pass 26 May 2015 84,462 miles
Fail 22 May 2015 84,457 miles

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

Pass 9 Jul 2014 75,125 miles

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

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

Fail 7 Jul 2014 75,100 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

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

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

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

Pass 24 Jul 2013 65,289 miles
Fail 3 Jul 2013 65,288 miles

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

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

Pass 20 Jun 2012 47,814 miles
Pass 5 Jul 2011 47,255 miles
Pass 1 Jul 2010 46,462 miles

nsr f/brake weak

Pass 8 Jul 2009 45,988 miles

osr tyre 2mm

Pass 10 Jul 2008 45,462 miles
Pass 24 May 2007 44,529 miles

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

slight corrosion in front hub breathers and rear brake pipes - waxoyled.

Pass 30 May 2006 38,421 miles
Fail 29 May 2006 38,421 miles

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

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 YYX is a 2003 Suzuki Jimny in Blue with a 1,328cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 YYX, 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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SB03 YYX is a 2003 Suzuki Jimny, first registered on 27 June 2003.

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