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SC03 UZD

2003 Suzuki Jimny

Blue Petrol 1328cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Dec 2025
Tests27 (20 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate74.1%

Mileage

128,652 mi
Last recorded128,652 miles
Recorded on23 Dec 2024
Typical for 2003 Suzuki Jimny57,891 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

20 pass 7 fail
Pass 23 Dec 2024 128,652 miles

Nearside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive wheel arch (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Vehicle structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Vehicle structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Offside Side repeater slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Windscreen wiper blade defective both smearey (3.4 (b) (i))

under vehicle showing signs of corrosion and previous repairs

Pass 1 Dec 2023 128,487 miles

Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured n/s and o/s front (4.4.3 (a))

Nearside Front swivel seal covered in grease

Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

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

Offside Rear Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced corroded around grommet (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Rear Lower Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

Fail 29 Nov 2023 128,487 miles

Offside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced inner sill (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Offside Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Suspension component attachment bracket/mounting fractured bracket on axle (5.3.3 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured n/s and o/s front (4.4.3 (a))

Nearside Front swivel seal covered in grease

Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

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

Offside Rear Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced corroded around grommet (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Rear Lower Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

Pass 10 Nov 2022 119,213 miles
Pass 12 Oct 2021 104,386 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 11 Oct 2021 104,381 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength Sill upright under car (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Brake fluid close to minimum mark (1.1.10 (d) (ii))

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 10 Nov 2020 95,785 miles
Fail 9 Nov 2020 95,780 miles

Exhaust system insecure front pipe brackets broke x2 (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

Pass 13 May 2019 90,856 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material over axle (1.1.11 (c))

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

Pass 5 May 2018 88,271 miles

exhaust mounts deteriorated

Pass 15 May 2017 83,449 miles

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

Fail 13 May 2017 83,433 miles

Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded to rear lsv x2 (3.6.B.2c)

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

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

Fail 6 May 2017 83,409 miles

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

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

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

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

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

Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded from load valve to hose (3.6.B.2c) DANGEROUS

Pass 14 May 2016 79,074 miles

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

Pass 26 May 2015 74,849 miles

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

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

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

Fuel pipe/s corroded

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

exhaust corroded

Pass 18 Jul 2014 70,664 miles

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

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

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

power steering belt perished/cracked

Pass 10 Jul 2013 69,133 miles
Pass 24 Jul 2012 67,909 miles
Pass 12 Apr 2011 58,539 miles
Fail 12 Apr 2011 58,539 miles

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Pass 19 Aug 2010 49,173 miles
Fail 17 Aug 2010 49,062 miles

Offside Drag link end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 5 Aug 2009 30,873 miles
Pass 4 Nov 2008 28,121 miles
Pass 4 Apr 2008 27,966 miles
Pass 4 Apr 2007 23,989 miles
Pass 12 Apr 2006 19,445 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 UZD is a 2003 Suzuki Jimny in Blue with a 1,328cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 27 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 74.1%.

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 UZD, 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 UZD is a 2003 Suzuki Jimny, first registered on 23 July 2003.

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