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SC03 HPP

2003 Suzuki Jimny

Silver Petrol 1328cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 Sep 2018
Tests23 (12 pass, 11 fail)
Pass rate52.2%

Mileage

106,041 mi
Last recorded106,041 miles
Recorded on6 Sep 2018
Typical for 2003 Suzuki Jimny57,891 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSC03 HPP
MakeSuzuki
ModelJimny
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,328cc

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MOT History

12 pass 11 fail
Fail 6 Sep 2018 106,041 miles

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area fractured significantly reducing structural strength chassis leg (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area fractured significantly reducing structural strength chassis leg (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Prop shaft likely to become detached transferbox mounting broken (6.1.7 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Rear Seat belt anchorage likely to become detached in the event of a collision (7.1.1 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 6 Sep 2017 100,011 miles
Fail 5 Sep 2017 100,011 miles

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

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Rear brake slight bind

Offside Front Lower Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive chassis mounting for suspension arm (2.4.A.3)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 2mm (4.1.E.1)

Pass 9 Sep 2016 95,616 miles
Fail 6 Sep 2016 95,616 miles

Offside Front Lower Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded outer sill (5.2.6)

Gearbox mounting defective o/s transfer box mounting broken away both ends ()

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 2mm (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low and too far to the left. (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low and too far to the left. (1.8)

Oil leak both front swivel hubs ()

brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened front discs (3.5.1i)

Pass 10 Sep 2015 91,123 miles
Fail 10 Sep 2015 91,123 miles

Nearside Front Upper brake caliper has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

Offside Front Upper brake caliper has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

Pass 28 Aug 2014 85,663 miles

Nearside rear brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

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

Offside front brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

Offside rear brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

Fail 27 Aug 2014 85,663 miles

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

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

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

Nearside rear brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

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

Offside front brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

Offside rear brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

Pass 2 Sep 2013 81,564 miles

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

Fail 2 Sep 2013 81,564 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 5 Sep 2012 77,255 miles
Fail 31 Aug 2012 77,255 miles

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

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 16 Aug 2011 73,660 miles
Fail 15 Aug 2011 73,660 miles

Emissions not tested (7.0)

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

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Both front axle swivel joints leaking excessivly.

Pass 11 Sep 2010 68,316 miles
Fail 9 Sep 2010 68,316 miles

Front registration plate missing (6.3.1a)

Nearside Steering pivot point has excessive play (2.2.B.1g)

Offside Steering pivot point has excessive play (2.2.B.1g)

Pass 6 Jul 2009 47,262 miles
Pass 31 Jan 2009 44,239 miles

both front spheres leaking slightly

Fail 29 Jan 2009 44,229 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

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

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

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

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

both front spheres leaking slightly

Pass 17 Jul 2007 38,285 miles

oil leak at axle spheres

Pass 14 Jun 2006 30,606 miles
Fail 14 Jun 2006 30,606 miles

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Nearside Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Offside Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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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SC03 HPP is a 2003 Suzuki Jimny in Silver with a 1,328cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 52.2%.

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 SC03 HPP, 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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SC03 HPP is a 2003 Suzuki Jimny, first registered on 17 June 2003.

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