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SC03 UEF

2003 Suzuki Jimny

Silver Petrol 1328cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Aug 2024
Tests16 (10 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate62.5%

Mileage

66,718 mi
Last recorded66,718 miles
Recorded on4 Aug 2023
Typical for 2003 Suzuki Jimny57,891 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

10 pass 6 fail
Pass 4 Aug 2023 66,718 miles

Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))

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

Underside covered in thick mud

Fail 3 Aug 2023 66,715 miles

Offside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced Floor corroded and holed (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))

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

Underside covered in thick mud

Pass 18 Mar 2022 65,895 miles

Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Oil leak, but not excessive hub (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 16 Mar 2022 65,887 miles

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

Exhaust emissions likely to be affected by an exhaust leak (8.2.1.1 (b))

Nearside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases at clamp (6.1.2 (a))

Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Oil leak, but not excessive hub (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 25 Jan 2021 65,800 miles

Nearside Front Oil leak, but not excessive at hub (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 19 Jun 2019 65,496 miles
Pass 22 Oct 2018 65,493 miles
Fail 9 Oct 2018 65,493 miles

Nearside Front Wheel bearing has excessive play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Wheel bearing has excessive play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

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

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Service brake efficiency below requirements (1.2.2 (a) (i))

Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords all four (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Nearside Front Brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Parking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 17 Mar 2011 60,879 miles
Fail 16 Mar 2011 60,879 miles

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

Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 12 Jan 2010 55,700 miles

advise rear back box

advise front disc's

advise metal fuel lines

advise off side front swivel hub

Pass 10 Sep 2008 49,821 miles
Fail 10 Sep 2008 49,819 miles

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

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

Nearside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

Offside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 13 Sep 2007 45,392 miles
Fail 13 Sep 2007 45,392 miles

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

Pass 16 Jun 2006 39,653 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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SC03 UEF is a 2003 Suzuki Jimny in Silver with a 1,328cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 62.5%.

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 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 UEF, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was SC03 UEF registered?

SC03 UEF is a 2003 Suzuki Jimny, first registered on 27 June 2003.

Is SC03 UEF safe to buy?

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