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SK03 UDG

2003 Suzuki Jimny

Silver Petrol 1328cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 May 2018
Tests17 (10 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate58.8%

Mileage

100,914 mi
Last recorded100,914 miles
Recorded on6 Mar 2018
Typical for 2003 Suzuki Jimny57,891 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSK03 UDG
MakeSuzuki
ModelJimny
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,328cc

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MOT History

10 pass 7 fail
Fail 6 Mar 2018 100,914 miles

Nearside Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings floor to sill underneath badly corroded (6.1.B.2)

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

Nearside Front front brake excessively fluctuating (3.7.B.3)

Nearside Rear Inner Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings arch badly corroded (6.1.B.2)

Nearside Rear Inner Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings arch badly corroded (6.1.B.2)

Offside Front Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings to sill underbody badly corroded (6.1.B.2)

Offside Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Front wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.5.A.2)

Offside Rear Lower Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings inner arch badly corroded (6.1.B.2)

Offside front brake excessively fluctuating (3.7.B.3)

Front Fuel pipe excessively damaged to rear fuel pipes excessively corroded (7.2.2) DANGEROUS

Offside Battery insecure (1.9.1) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Inner Body has slight corrosion wing (6.1.B.2)

Offside Front Inner Body has slight corrosion wing (6.1.B.2)

Oil leak ()

exhaust system corroded

Pass 23 May 2017 98,973 miles

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

Front Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) slightly corroded (2.3.2)

Fuel Pipe/s corroded ()

Offside Rear Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Oil leak ()

Towball/hitch not fitted at time of test ()

Vehicles internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights ()

Pass 30 May 2016 94,506 miles

fuel pipes corroded

Fail 19 May 2016 94,505 miles

Nearside Front Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings inner arch (6.1.B.2)

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

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

Nearside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside Front Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings inner arch (6.1.B.2)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

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

Offside engine mounting bracket fractured and likely to fail at transfer box (6.1.D.1b)

Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component at steering box (2.3.3b)

fuel pipes corroded

Pass 1 May 2015 93,107 miles

all front to rear petrol pipes badly corroded

front axle breather pipes corroded and broken

plastic covers on sills

Fail 28 Apr 2015 93,106 miles

Centre Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Offside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

all front to rear petrol pipes badly corroded

front axle breather pipes corroded and broken

plastic covers on sills

Pass 28 May 2014 91,150 miles

Fuel pipe/s corroded

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Oil leak

plastic covers on sills

Fail 28 May 2014 91,149 miles

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

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

Offside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Fuel pipe/s corroded

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Oil leak

plastic covers on sills

Pass 10 May 2013 89,432 miles

front axle breather pipes corroded and broken

front to rear petrol pipes corroded

rear suspension soft and bouncy

Fail 8 May 2013 89,431 miles

Offside Front An item not tested (Manual)

Offside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

front axle breather pipes corroded and broken

front to rear petrol pipes corroded

rear suspension soft and bouncy

Pass 7 Nov 2011 86,825 miles
Fail 7 Nov 2011 86,825 miles

Nearside Front brake caliper has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

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

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.7.5)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.7.5)

Pass 3 Apr 2009 83,672 miles

both front brake discs rusty

both front brakes slightly binding

engine oil slightly above maximum level

exhaust front pipe cat shield loose

exhaust system rusty

front axle fluid transfer pipes rusty

fuel pipes rusty

stone chip at upper centre of windscreen (just outside of zone "A")

tailpipe knocking off of tow bar

Fail 2 Apr 2009 83,672 miles

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

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

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

Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

both front brake discs rusty

both front brakes slightly binding

engine oil slightly above maximum level

exhaust front pipe cat shield loose

exhaust system rusty

front axle fluid transfer pipes rusty

fuel pipes rusty

stone chip at upper centre of windscreen (just outside of zone "A")

tailpipe knocking off of tow bar

Pass 29 Feb 2008 79,988 miles

engine management light on

exhaust heatshield insecure

front wipers worn

rear brakepipes starting to corrode

Pass 27 Feb 2007 63,519 miles

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

Pass 2 Mar 2006 48,239 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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SK03 UDG is a 2003 Suzuki Jimny in Silver with a 1,328cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 58.8%.

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 SK03 UDG, 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 UDG is a 2003 Suzuki Jimny, first registered on 1 March 2003.

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