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SK03 XRS

2003 Suzuki Jimny

Silver Petrol 1328cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 Dec 2018
Tests22 (13 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate59.1%

Mileage

101,572 mi
Last recorded101,572 miles
Recorded on16 Dec 2017
Typical for 2003 Suzuki Jimny57,891 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

13 pass 9 fail
Pass 16 Dec 2017 101,572 miles

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

Fail 8 Dec 2017 101,558 miles

Steering system has excessive free play detected at the steering wheel (steering box fitted) steering balljoint n/s/f (2.2.A.1a)

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

Pass 24 Aug 2016 97,007 miles

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

Front coil spring corroded both (2.4.C.1b)

Fuel Pipe/s corroded ()

Offside Front Axle swivel joint has slight movement between a swivel joint and its housing (2.5.A.1b)

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive across inner floor (5.2.6)

Rear coil spring corroded both (2.4.C.1b)

Fail 24 Aug 2016 97,004 miles

Nearside Rear Lower Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4)

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

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Front coil spring corroded both (2.4.C.1b)

Fuel Pipe/s corroded ()

Offside Front Axle swivel joint has slight movement between a swivel joint and its housing (2.5.A.1b)

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive across inner floor (5.2.6)

Rear coil spring corroded both (2.4.C.1b)

Pass 24 Aug 2015 92,550 miles

Centre Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive mounting area (5.2.6)

Front coil spring corroded both (2.4.C.1b)

Rear coil spring corroded both (2.4.C.1b)

Rear fuel pipes corroded

adv full inspection of sills not permitted due to covers fitted

Fail 27 Aug 2014 87,890 miles

Centre Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.2.6)

Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Fuel pipe/s corroded

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Rear Brake cable insecure (3.5.1d)

Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

adv ex corroded front to rear

adv full inspection of sills not permitted due to covers fitted

Pass 27 Aug 2014 87,890 miles

Centre Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.2.6)

Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Fuel pipe/s corroded

Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

adv ex corroded front to rear

adv full inspection of sills not permitted due to covers fitted

Pass 22 Aug 2013 83,902 miles

Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

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

Nearside Rear Lower Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

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

Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

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

adv full inspection of sills not bpermitted due to covers fitted

Fail 22 Aug 2013 83,899 miles

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

Nearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

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

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

rear parking (secondary) brakes imbalanced (3.7.B.6b)

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

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7) DANGEROUS

Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

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

Nearside Rear Lower Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

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

Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

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

adv full inspection of sills not bpermitted due to covers fitted

Pass 20 Aug 2012 79,629 miles

Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

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

adv full inspection of sills not permitted due to covers fitted

Fail 20 Aug 2012 79,627 miles

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

Offside Front Front wheel bearing has excessive play (2.5.A.3c)

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

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

Offside Front Brake pipe leaking (3.6.A.1) DANGEROUS

Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Fuel pipe/s corroded

Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

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

adv full inspection of sills not permitted due to covers fitted

Pass 15 Aug 2011 75,047 miles

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

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

Fuel pipe/s corroded

Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

adv n/s wiper split

Fail 15 Aug 2011 75,045 miles

Nearside Front wheel bearing has excessive play (2.5.A.3c)

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

Offside Front front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

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

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

Fuel pipe/s corroded

Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

adv n/s wiper split

Pass 3 Sep 2010 70,884 miles

Child seat fitted to N/S/R seat.Unable to inspect seat belt fully.

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

Under side of vehicle muddy.Unable to inspect fully.

Pass 7 Sep 2009 66,163 miles

Nearside Front Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 7 Apr 2009 65,968 miles

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

Fail 13 Mar 2009 65,954 miles

Centre Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Nearside Front Front wheel bearing has excessive play (2.5.A.3c)

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Front Seat belt retracting mechanism defective (5.2.5b)

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

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

most brake pipes appear ok but underside very muddy when tested

Pass 27 Mar 2008 51,172 miles
Fail 20 Mar 2008 50,880 miles

Offside Front Steering pivot point has excessive play (2.2.B.1g)

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

brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Fail 9 Mar 2007 33,384 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

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

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

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Pass 9 Mar 2007 33,384 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

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

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Pass 9 Mar 2006 18,129 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 XRS is a 2003 Suzuki Jimny in Silver with a 1,328cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 59.1%.

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 XRS, 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 XRS is a 2003 Suzuki Jimny, first registered on 12 March 2003.

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