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SH03 ZKN

2003 Suzuki Jimny

Black Petrol 1298cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Nov 2018
Tests17 (13 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate76.5%

Mileage

158,924 mi
Last recorded158,924 miles
Recorded on3 Nov 2017
Typical for 2003 Suzuki Jimny57,891 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSH03 ZKN
MakeSuzuki
ModelJimny
Year2003
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,298cc

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MOT History

13 pass 4 fail
Pass 3 Nov 2017 158,924 miles

general underbody corrosion

Pass 17 Nov 2016 150,137 miles

all suspension bushes perished

oil leaks at engine gearbox and prop shafts

underbody fuel pipes corroded

Pass 21 Jun 2016 146,839 miles
Pass 2 Jun 2015 137,200 miles

Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

Pass 30 May 2014 127,451 miles

Fuel pipe/s corroded

Oil leak

Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

Pass 18 Jun 2013 118,432 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

all front brake pipes undersealed at time of test

general underbody corrosion in relation to age of vehicle

slight oil leak at offside front hub area

slight play at offside front droplink

Pass 18 Jun 2012 108,029 miles

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

minor underbody corrosion

slight leak at front axle offside swivel joint

Fail 18 Jun 2012 108,029 miles

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

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

minor underbody corrosion

slight leak at front axle offside swivel joint

Pass 22 Jun 2011 97,996 miles

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

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

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Offside Front front brake grabbing slightly (3.7.A.2b)

Fail 20 Jun 2011 97,989 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Engine managment light is on.

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Front tyres are perished.

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

Pass 18 Jun 2010 88,714 miles
Fail 16 Jun 2010 88,663 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Front tyres are perished.

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

o/s/f diff oil seal leaking.

o/s/f tyre is worn on inner edge. Suspect wheel alignment needs adjustment.

Pass 12 Jun 2009 77,840 miles
Fail 12 Jun 2009 77,840 miles

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

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

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

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

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

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

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

Pass 18 Jun 2008 66,711 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 18 Jun 2007 54,633 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 2 Jun 2006 41,379 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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SH03 ZKN is a 2003 Suzuki Jimny in Black with a 1,298cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.5%.

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 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 SH03 ZKN, 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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SH03 ZKN is a 2003 Suzuki Jimny, first registered on 20 June 2003.

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