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SL03 KSX

2003 Suzuki Jimny

Black Petrol 1328cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 Jul 2021
Tests23 (15 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate65.2%

Mileage

155,890 mi
Last recorded155,890 miles
Recorded on27 Jul 2020
Typical for 2003 Suzuki Jimny57,891 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSL03 KSX
MakeSuzuki
ModelJimny
Year2003
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,328cc

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MOT History

15 pass 8 fail
Pass 27 Jul 2020 155,890 miles

Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Fail 23 Jul 2020 93,436 miles

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

Nearside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Nearside Registration plate lamp does not illuminate simultaneously with the position lamps (4.7.2 (a))

Offside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Registration plate lamp does not illuminate simultaneously with the position lamps (4.7.2 (a))

Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion which adversely affects braking or steering BEHIND OFFSIDE HEADLIGHT (6.1.1 (c) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 25 Mar 2019 151,158 miles

Fuel Pipe/s corroded ()

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front body mount corroded / holed

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive trailing arm mounting (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear body mount corroded / holed

Rear both tyres perished

both front inner wings corroded / holed

radiator leaking

Pass 23 Mar 2018 147,243 miles

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

Rear both tyres perished

both front inner wings corroded / holed

Fail 20 Mar 2018 147,243 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

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

Offside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded o/s and centre mounts (5.2.6)

Steering box has a significant oil leak (2.2.D.2e)

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

Rear both tyres perished

both front inner wings corroded / holed

Pass 20 Mar 2017 143,719 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

both front arches corroding inside

both rear arches corroding inside

both sills corroding

floor corroding

Fail 7 Mar 2017 143,708 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

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

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

Offside Rear Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings 4 holes (6.1.B.2)

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

both front arches corroding inside

both rear arches corroding inside

both sills corroding

floor corroding

Pass 18 Mar 2016 138,024 miles

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

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

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

all coil springs corroded

fuel pipes front to rear corroded

sill covers fitted

Fail 17 Mar 2016 138,023 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe seriously damaged (found during steering lock to lock check) front to rear l.s.v (2.2.D.2b)

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded from flexi hose to wheel cylinder (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded from l.s.v to flexi hose (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded front to rear l.s.v (3.6.B.2c)

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

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

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

all coil springs corroded

fuel pipes front to rear corroded

sill covers fitted

Pass 16 Mar 2015 129,279 miles

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

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

offside number plate buld lens missing

Pass 18 Mar 2014 121,640 miles

Fuel pipe/s corroded

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

front tyres badly cracked in treads

rear wiper blade torn

Fail 18 Mar 2014 121,640 miles

Fuel pipe/s corroded

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

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

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

front tyres badly cracked in treads

rear wiper blade torn

Pass 2 Apr 2013 114,092 miles
Fail 19 Mar 2013 113,988 miles

Emissions not tested (7.0)

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

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

Pass 26 Mar 2012 103,474 miles

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

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

both front tyres perished

Fail 26 Mar 2012 103,474 miles

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

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

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

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

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

both front tyres perished

Pass 31 Mar 2011 97,290 miles

Nearside Front position lamp(s) deteriorated, but still visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

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

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

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

Offside Front position lamp(s) deteriorated, but still visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

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

nearside and offside rear tyres cracked on outer sidewall

nearside rear no plate lanp lense missing

Pass 19 Mar 2010 86,618 miles

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

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

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

nearside and offside rear tyres cracked

nearside rear no plate lamp lense missing

Pass 25 Mar 2009 75,347 miles

Nail in offside rear tyre

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

nearside and offside rear tyres cracked

nearside rear no plate lamp lense missing

Pass 31 Mar 2008 65,337 miles
Pass 30 Mar 2007 58,135 miles

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

Pass 31 Mar 2006 46,498 miles
Fail 30 Mar 2006 46,498 miles

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

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 KSX is a 2003 Suzuki Jimny in Black with a 1,328cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 65.2%.

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 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 KSX, 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 KSX is a 2003 Suzuki Jimny, first registered on 31 March 2003.

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