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SK03 XSB

2003 Suzuki Jimny

Silver Petrol 1328cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 Feb 2022
Tests28 (17 pass, 11 fail)
Pass rate60.7%

Mileage

123,108 mi
Last recorded123,108 miles
Recorded on16 Feb 2022
Typical for 2003 Suzuki Jimny57,891 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

17 pass 11 fail
Fail 16 Feb 2022 123,108 miles

Brake load sensing valve linkage defective and function impaired return spring broken (1.1.17 (a))

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

Exhaust emissions likely to be affected by an exhaust leak (8.2.1.1 (b))

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases front and centre and rear (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Wheel bearing has excessive play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength inner wheel arch holed (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Wheel bearing rough when rotated (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Power steering component leaking leaking from the steering box or the pipe`s next to the box (2.1.5 (a))

Power steering fluid reservoir empty (2.1.5 (b) (ii))

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm it has a continuous tread pattern (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Front both swivel joint seals are leaking

Nearside Front panel has slight corrosion under the passenger`s headlamp

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Rear Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 28 Jan 2021 119,344 miles
Pass 21 Feb 2020 114,735 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 11 Feb 2020 114,699 miles

Horn not working (7.7 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Lower Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced under sill corroded and holed to excess (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Offside Front Axle swivel pins and bushes swivel pin and/or bush excessively worn (5.1.2 (b) (i))

Offside Front Lower Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced under sill corroded and holed to excess (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Rear Brake valve leaking leak at the rear compensator valve (1.1.7 (d) (i))

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases marked with chalk (6.1.2 (a))

Fuel Pipe/s corroded rear

exhaust rear mounting has come off

n/s rear tyre showing wear

o/s front tyre showing wear and almost void of tread at the outer edge

oil leak at engine

reverse lamps inoperative

structure prescribed area at the n/s and o/s rear seat belt mountings corroding almost to excess at parts

Pass 18 Feb 2019 108,512 miles
Fail 14 Feb 2019 108,512 miles

Brake pipe excessively corroded both front to rear pipes corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Fuel pipe leaking all 3 metal fuel lines corroded and leaking (6.1.3 (b) (i))

Horn not working (7.7 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 12 Feb 2018 97,944 miles
Fail 12 Feb 2018 97,944 miles

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

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

Pass 14 Feb 2017 87,204 miles

Fuel Pipe/s corroded

Nearside Rear rear brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

Offside Front Seat belt stitching slightly frayed (5.2.2b)

Rear Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing both (2.7.2a)

Vehicles internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights

all differential pipe to front and rear differentials are corroded

both front hub shaft balls corroded and has slight play

vehicle has general under body corrosion

Nearside Front tyre is cracking, perishing, splitting and derived of tread on outer edge

Nearside Rear tyre is cracking, perishing and is split on inner sidewall

Offside Rear tyre is splitting and has 2x nails in tread 1 of which is close to outer sidewall

Fail 14 Feb 2017 87,204 miles

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

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

Fuel Pipe/s corroded

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Rear rear brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

Offside Front Seat belt stitching slightly frayed (5.2.2b)

Offside Front wiper starting to smear the windscreen

Rear Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing both (2.7.2a)

Vehicles internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights

all differential pipe to front and rear differentials are corroded

both front hub shaft balls corroded and has slight play

vehicle has general under body corrosion

Nearside Front tyre is cracking, perishing, splitting and derived of tread on outer edge

Nearside Rear tyre is cracking, perishing and is split on inner sidewall

Offside Rear tyre is splitting and has 2x nails in tread 1 of which is close to outer sidewall

Pass 16 Feb 2016 77,407 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit worn outer edge (205/70/15 (4.1.E.1)

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

exhaust centre section deteriorated

fuel lines corroded

offside registration plate lamp low on output

Pass 11 Feb 2015 67,722 miles

Fuel pipe/s corroded

battery slightly insecure

offside registration plate lamp slightly deteriorated

Fail 11 Feb 2015 67,722 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Fuel pipe/s corroded

battery slightly insecure

offside registration plate lamp slightly deteriorated

Pass 7 Feb 2014 60,669 miles

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

steering pipes corroded

Fail 6 Feb 2014 60,667 miles

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

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

steering pipes corroded

Pass 14 Feb 2013 56,218 miles

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

fuil pips rusty

n/side front brake discs worn

Fail 13 Feb 2013 56,216 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

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

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

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

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

fuil pips rusty

n/side front brake discs worn

Pass 4 Jan 2012 53,878 miles

Nearside rear tyre cracked

Offside front brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.2b)

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

Fail 4 Jan 2012 53,878 miles

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

Horn control not readily accessible to the driver (1.6.1)

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

Nearside rear tyre cracked

Offside front brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.2b)

Offside front wiper blade torn

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

Pass 6 Jan 2011 52,152 miles

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

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

Offside rear tyre perished

Fail 6 Jan 2011 52,152 miles

Nearside Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

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

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

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

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

Offside rear tyre perished

Pass 6 Jan 2010 48,505 miles

Exhaust outer casing badly corroded.

Fail 5 Jan 2010 48,505 miles

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

Exhaust outer casing badly corroded.

Pass 7 Jan 2009 45,438 miles

Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 1 Feb 2008 43,382 miles
Pass 4 Dec 2007 42,863 miles
Pass 28 Mar 2007 36,425 miles
Pass 4 Mar 2006 22,253 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 XSB is a 2003 Suzuki Jimny in Silver with a 1,328cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 28 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60.7%.

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 XSB, 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 XSB is a 2003 Suzuki Jimny, first registered on 27 March 2003.

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