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SK03 UBV

2003 Suzuki Jimny

Green Petrol 1328cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 May 2023
Tests22 (17 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate77.3%

Mileage

130,735 mi
Last recorded130,735 miles
Recorded on13 May 2022
Typical for 2003 Suzuki Jimny57,891 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSK03 UBV
MakeSuzuki
ModelJimny
Year2003
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,328cc

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MOT History

17 pass 5 fail
Pass 13 May 2022 130,735 miles

front swivel hubs getting corroded

small crack nearside lower windscreen

some corrosion front ,centre and rear chassis to body mounts

some corrosion rear floor pan were seatbelt mounts were originally fixed but no rear seats or belts fitted at time of test

some corrosion rear outer sills but plastic covers fitted

underside of vehicle heavily soiled hindering inspection

Pass 21 Apr 2021 128,935 miles

VEHICLE USED FOR OFFROAD/VERY DIRTY AND SUSPENSION MODIFICATIONS

Pass 18 May 2020 123,028 miles
Pass 6 Mar 2019 119,475 miles

area next to rear body mounting on both sides corroded and holed

the gearbox in "drive" warning lamp does not illuminate

Fail 4 Mar 2019 119,475 miles

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

Offside Rear Inner Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced wheel arch (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

area next to rear body mounting on both sides corroded and holed

the gearbox in "drive" warning lamp does not illuminate

Pass 26 Mar 2018 109,078 miles

engine management light staying on

offside rear inner wheel arch corroded and holed

Fail 23 Mar 2018 109,176 miles

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

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

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

Vehicles internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights ()

engine management light staying on

offside rear inner wheel arch corroded and holed

Pass 24 Mar 2017 101,659 miles
Fail 23 Mar 2017 101,659 miles

Braking system leaking in area of pipe to rear hose joint (3.6.A.1)

Pass 22 Mar 2016 98,407 miles
Fail 21 Mar 2016 98,405 miles

Brake load sensing valve linkage defective and function impaired (3.6.E.3)

Front Lower Brake pipe excessively corroded to rear compensator (3.6.B.2c)

Front Upper Brake pipe excessively corroded to rear compensator (3.6.B.2c)

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

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

Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded across axle between wheel cylinders (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 26 Mar 2015 87,035 miles

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

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

plastic cover sills fitted

Fail 21 Mar 2015 87,033 miles

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

Fuel pipe leaking (7.2.3)

front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

front brakes release unevenly (3.7.B.4)

Brake hydraulic reservoir fluid close to minimum level (3.6.G.1b)

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

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

Nearside front hub swivel seal leaking

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

plastic cover sills fitted

Pass 21 Mar 2014 78,837 miles

Fuel pipe/s corroded

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

high level brake light inop

nearside front hub seal damp

Pass 20 Mar 2013 71,168 miles

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

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Fuel pipe/s corroded

Pass 13 Mar 2012 64,548 miles

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

Fuel pipe/s corroded

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

Pass 22 Mar 2011 59,074 miles
Pass 22 Mar 2010 54,345 miles

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

Pass 17 Mar 2009 49,759 miles

Fuel pipe/s corroded

both front hubs [spheres] corroded

exhaust heat shield clamp broken and loose

exhaust rear silencer outer skin corroded

offside rear tyre perished

Pass 26 Feb 2008 43,977 miles

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

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

Offside Front Lower Front suspension has slight movement at a suspension ball joint (2.5.A.1c)

Pass 8 Mar 2007 36,901 miles
Pass 22 Mar 2006 30,057 miles

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

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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SK03 UBV is a 2003 Suzuki Jimny in Green with a 1,328cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.3%.

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 SK03 UBV, 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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SK03 UBV is a 2003 Suzuki Jimny, first registered on 7 March 2003.

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