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SL03 DLV

2003 Suzuki Jimny

Red Petrol 1298cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 Jun 2017
Tests20 (11 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate55%

Mileage

100,097 mi
Last recorded100,097 miles
Recorded on20 Jun 2016
Typical for 2003 Suzuki Jimny57,891 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSL03 DLV
MakeSuzuki
ModelJimny
Year2003
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,298cc

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MOT History

11 pass 9 fail
Pass 20 Jun 2016 100,097 miles

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

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

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

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

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

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

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

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

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

Oil leak ()

Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded from load valve to flexy (3.6.B.2c)

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Fail 20 Jun 2016 100,097 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

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

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

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

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

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

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

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

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

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

Oil leak ()

Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded from load valve to flexy (3.6.B.2c)

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Fail 21 May 2016 99,791 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

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

interior mirror missing

Pass 9 Apr 2015 91,779 miles

Offside Rear Fuel pipe slightly damaged (7.2.2)

Pass 17 Apr 2014 85,806 miles
Fail 15 Apr 2014 85,799 miles

Nearside Front suspension has excessive play in an outer ball joint (2.5.B.2a)

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 5 Jul 2013 81,269 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

engine management light on

Fail 5 Jul 2013 81,269 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

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

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

engine management light on

Pass 6 Jul 2012 73,035 miles

Coolant leak

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

Oil leak

all fuel pipes corroded

engine management light on

Fail 5 Jul 2012 73,031 miles

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

Nearside Front Drag link end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Coolant leak

Nearside Front Steering pivot point has slight play (2.2.B.1g)

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

Oil leak

all fuel pipes corroded

engine management light on

Pass 5 Jul 2011 64,009 miles

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

both steering swivle oil seals leaking

Fail 22 Jun 2010 58,184 miles

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 22 Jun 2010 58,184 miles
Pass 29 May 2009 51,551 miles

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

Spare tyre defective

Fail 29 May 2009 51,551 miles

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

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

Spare tyre defective

Pass 27 May 2008 46,883 miles
Pass 27 Mar 2007 40,467 miles
Fail 26 Mar 2007 40,467 miles

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

THE BOTH FRONT TYRES ARE WEARING ON THE OUTER PART OF THE TREAD,(TRACKING?).

THE BOTH REAR TYRES ARE CLOSE TO THE LEGAL LIMIT.

Pass 16 Mar 2006 36,680 miles
Fail 16 Mar 2006 36,680 miles

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

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

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

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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SL03 DLV is a 2003 Suzuki Jimny in Red with a 1,298cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 55%.

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 SL03 DLV, 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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SL03 DLV is a 2003 Suzuki Jimny, first registered on 25 April 2003.

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