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SF03 DEA

2003 Suzuki Jimny

Red Petrol 1328cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Jan 2025
Tests21 (14 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

122,066 mi
Last recorded122,066 miles
Recorded on19 Jan 2024
Typical for 2003 Suzuki Jimny57,891 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSF03 DEA
MakeSuzuki
ModelJimny
Year2003
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,328cc

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MOT History

14 pass 7 fail
Pass 19 Jan 2024 122,066 miles

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

Pass 13 Jan 2023 117,813 miles

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

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

front brake discs corroded

Fail 13 Jan 2023 117,813 miles

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

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

front brake discs corroded

Pass 17 Jan 2022 115,780 miles

Nearside Rear Body mounting fixing insecure, but overall security not significantly reduced corroded (6.2.2 (c) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Axle swivel pins and bushes swivel pin and/or bush slightly worn (5.1.2 (b) (i))

Offside Front Hub seal leaking

Offside Rear Body mounting fixing insecure, but overall security not significantly reduced corroded (6.2.2 (c) (i))

Power steering pipe/hose has slight seepage (2.1.5 (a))

Pass 15 Jan 2021 112,553 miles

Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened front discs (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

L.S.V. spring and valve corroded

Offside Rear Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b) (ii))

Underbody corroded

Pass 10 Apr 2019 110,934 miles

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 2 Apr 2019 110,917 miles

Exhaust emissions likely to be affected by an exhaust leak (8.2.2.1 (b))

Offside Front Drag link end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 7 Oct 2015 110,102 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area in excess of a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 14 Aug 2014 105,679 miles

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

hub lock pipes corrodded

o/s/f wheel bearing slightly noisy

Pass 1 Aug 2013 98,181 miles
Fail 31 Jul 2013 98,179 miles

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

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

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

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 5 Sep 2012 95,619 miles
Fail 4 Sep 2012 95,612 miles

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

Pass 9 Sep 2011 92,080 miles

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

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

Fail 6 Sep 2011 92,080 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 31 Aug 2010 87,415 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Pass 17 Aug 2009 81,097 miles
Fail 13 Aug 2009 80,994 miles

Offside Front Axle king pin has excessive play in pin and/or bush adversely affecting the steering (2.5.A.3a)

Pass 20 Aug 2008 74,863 miles

n/s/r tyre worn close to limit

rear silencer outer casing corroded and small hole

Pass 21 Aug 2007 69,424 miles
Pass 22 Aug 2006 63,488 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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SF03 DEA is a 2003 Suzuki Jimny in Red with a 1,328cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 SF03 DEA, 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 SF03 DEA registered?

SF03 DEA is a 2003 Suzuki Jimny, first registered on 8 August 2003.

Is SF03 DEA safe to buy?

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