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SG03 BJE

2003 Suzuki Jimny

Green Petrol 1328cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Jan 2023
Tests20 (17 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate85%

Mileage

89,600 mi
Last recorded89,600 miles
Recorded on17 Jan 2022
Typical for 2003 Suzuki Jimny57,891 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSG03 BJE
MakeSuzuki
ModelJimny
Year2003
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,328cc

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MOT History

17 pass 3 fail
Pass 17 Jan 2022 89,600 miles

Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced front and rear chassis (6.1.1 (c) (i))

underside has heavy underseal at time of test

Fail 7 Jan 2022 89,599 miles

Nearside Front Cab or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a cab mounting inner sill (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Nearside Rear Cab or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a cab mounting (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Nearside Rear Cab or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a cab mounting inner sill (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Offside Front Cab or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a cab mounting (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Offside Rear Cab or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a cab mounting (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced front and rear chassis (6.1.1 (c) (i))

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

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

Pass 11 Dec 2020 81,297 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

undersiude has corrosion

Pass 12 Dec 2019 73,743 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

underside has light corrosion

Fail 12 Dec 2019 73,743 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too far to the left (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Front Headlamp aim too far to the left (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

underside has light corrosion

Pass 12 Dec 2018 67,137 miles

underside has underseal at time of test to inner sills etc

Fail 8 Nov 2018 67,134 miles

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

Fuel pipe leaking (6.1.3 (b) (i))

Fuel tank leaking (6.1.3 (b) (i))

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

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

Rear Floor excessively deteriorated (6.2.4 (a) (i))

Offside Seat belt anchorage likely to become detached in the event of a collision inner sill panel (7.1.1 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 21 Nov 2017 64,663 miles

underside has light corrosion

Pass 24 Nov 2016 62,975 miles
Pass 11 Nov 2015 61,782 miles
Pass 7 Nov 2014 59,969 miles
Pass 15 Nov 2013 58,863 miles
Pass 27 Nov 2012 57,492 miles
Pass 17 Nov 2011 54,954 miles
Pass 7 Dec 2010 53,667 miles
Pass 17 Feb 2010 48,803 miles
Pass 2 Mar 2009 40,860 miles
Pass 21 Feb 2008 32,840 miles
Pass 6 Mar 2007 25,411 miles
Pass 21 Feb 2006 18,018 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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SG03 BJE is a 2003 Suzuki Jimny in Green with a 1,328cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 SG03 BJE, 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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SG03 BJE is a 2003 Suzuki Jimny, first registered on 1 March 2003.

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