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SC03 UEG

2003 Suzuki Jimny

Blue Petrol 1328cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Dec 2018
Tests19 (12 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate63.2%

Mileage

75,743 mi
Last recorded75,743 miles
Recorded on29 Nov 2017
Typical for 2003 Suzuki Jimny57,891 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSC03 UEG
MakeSuzuki
ModelJimny
Year2003
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,328cc

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MOT History

12 pass 7 fail
Pass 29 Nov 2017 75,743 miles
Pass 15 Nov 2016 71,298 miles

Front axle swivel housing seals sweating

Nearside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush both bushes (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush both bushes (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

exhaust flange badly corroded

fuel lines corroded

steering box sweating

Fail 14 Nov 2016 71,298 miles

Brake pipe inadequately supported front to rear (3.6.B.1)

Front Brakes imbalanced across an axle 48% (3.7.B.5b)

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

Offside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded floor to sill (5.2.6)

Rear Brake pipe inadequately supported across axle (3.6.B.1)

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported fouling chassie (7.1.1)

Front axle swivel housing seals sweating

Nearside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush both bushes (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush both bushes (2.4.G.2)

exhaust flange badly corroded

fuel lines corroded

steering box sweating

Pass 4 Dec 2015 66,702 miles

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

Fail 5 Nov 2015 66,701 miles

Nearside Brake pipe excessively corroded front to rear (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Inner Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded sill (5.2.6)

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

Offside Inner Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded sill (5.2.6)

Offside Rear Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded to brake hose (3.6.B.2c)

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

Pass 13 Nov 2014 66,281 miles

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

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

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

Pass 19 Nov 2013 65,332 miles

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

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

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

Pass 6 Nov 2012 63,908 miles

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

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

Pass 19 Oct 2011 62,222 miles
Fail 18 Oct 2011 62,222 miles

Front registration plate missing (6.3.1a)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

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

Pass 19 Nov 2010 58,561 miles
Fail 15 Nov 2010 58,561 miles

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

Pass 10 Nov 2009 47,390 miles

rear brake pipe corrosion

Fail 10 Nov 2009 47,389 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Front brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

rear brake pipe corrosion

Pass 2 May 2008 32,954 miles
Fail 30 Apr 2008 32,954 miles

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

Pass 6 Apr 2007 27,626 miles

o/s & n/s/r tyres cracking on tread

o/s/f tyre cracking on tread

Fail 30 Jun 2006 25,047 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high when the centre of the headlamp is above 850mm from the ground (1.6.B3)

Offside Headlamp aim too high when the centre of the headlamp is above 850mm from the ground (1.6.B3)

Pass 30 Jun 2006 25,047 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 UEG is a 2003 Suzuki Jimny in Blue with a 1,328cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.2%.

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 UEG, 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 SC03 UEG registered?

SC03 UEG is a 2003 Suzuki Jimny, first registered on 2 July 2003.

Is SC03 UEG safe to buy?

The MOT history for SC03 UEG shows 19 tests with a 63.2% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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