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SL03 EVW

2003 Suzuki Jimny

Silver Petrol 1328cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 Mar 2023
Tests19 (16 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate84.2%

Mileage

143,922 mi
Last recorded143,922 miles
Recorded on3 Mar 2023
Typical for 2003 Suzuki Jimny57,891 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSL03 EVW
MakeSuzuki
ModelJimny
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,328cc

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MOT History

16 pass 3 fail
Fail 3 Mar 2023 143,922 miles

Nearside Cab or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a cab mounting rear of inner sill (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Nearside Rear Cab or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a cab mounting (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Offside Front Seat belt not functioning as intended not re tracting (7.1.2 (c))

Offside Rear Cab or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a cab mounting (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension arm attachment bracket/mounting fractured trailing arm bracket on axle (5.3.3 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front bulk head corroded

Offside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Offside Rear boot floor corroded

Pass 19 Feb 2022 140,702 miles
Pass 6 Mar 2021 133,405 miles
Pass 7 Mar 2020 130,685 miles
Pass 23 Feb 2019 122,227 miles
Pass 8 Mar 2018 113,286 miles

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

Pass 4 Mar 2017 103,209 miles
Pass 5 Mar 2016 92,480 miles

Offside Front Axle king pin has slight play in pin and/or bush (2.5.A.3a)

Pass 7 Mar 2015 45,455 miles
Fail 7 Mar 2015 45,455 miles

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

Pass 13 Mar 2014 72,930 miles
Pass 9 Mar 2013 63,249 miles
Fail 9 Mar 2013 63,249 miles

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

Pass 3 Mar 2012 53,912 miles
Pass 5 Mar 2011 45,207 miles
Pass 6 Mar 2010 35,347 miles
Pass 18 Mar 2009 31,492 miles
Pass 19 Jul 2007 30,338 miles
Pass 23 Mar 2006 23,503 miles

Offside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

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 EVW is a 2003 Suzuki Jimny in Silver with a 1,328cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 84.2%.

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 SL03 EVW, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was SL03 EVW registered?

SL03 EVW is a 2003 Suzuki Jimny, first registered on 4 March 2003.

Is SL03 EVW safe to buy?

The MOT history for SL03 EVW shows 19 tests with a 84.2% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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