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SL03 KSZ

2003 Suzuki Jimny

Red Petrol 1328cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Aug 2018
Tests18 (11 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate61.1%

Mileage

114,076 mi
Last recorded114,076 miles
Recorded on1 Aug 2018
Typical for 2003 Suzuki Jimny57,891 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSL03 KSZ
MakeSuzuki
ModelJimny
Year2003
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,328cc

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MOT History

11 pass 7 fail
Fail 1 Aug 2018 114,076 miles

Brake drum contaminated Fluid leaking at offside rear. (1.1.14 (b))

Brake pipe excessively corroded Offside rear from hose to cylinder. (1.1.11 (c))

Integral body structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting Nearside front floor/outrigger. (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Integral body structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting Offside front floor/outrigger. (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Nearside Rear Integral body structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting inner wheel arch at front. (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Nearside Rear Integral body structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting outrigger/body panel at mounting (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Offside Rear Integral body structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting outer sill & Floor to sill area. (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Offside Rear Integral body structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting outrigger/body panel at mounting. (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Parking brake inoperative on one side Offside not working (1.4.1 (a))

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Service brake excessively fluctuating Both front brakes (1.2.1 (e))

Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced Offside rear chassis on inside at front tie bar mounting. (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Brake pipe leaking on a hydraulic braking system Rear brake pipe at top of load valve (1.1.11 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Service brake has no recorded effort at a wheel (1.2.1 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Brake pipe inadequately clipped or supported Nearside rear pipe along axle. (1.1.11 (d) (i))

No rear seat fitted at time of test. Various underside areas showing signs of corrosion. Slight corrosion power steering pipes, brake pipes & Fuel pipes. Slight corrosion nearside rear outer sill.

Pass 3 Aug 2017 102,040 miles

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

Offside Front inner arch corroded but not within specified area of load bearing component

Offside Rear inner arch corroded but not within specified area of load bearing component

Pass 3 Nov 2015 101,617 miles
Fail 28 Oct 2015 101,617 miles

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

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

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

Offside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is severely distorted (5.2.6)

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

Fail 29 Sep 2015 101,364 miles

Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings sills inner arches and body mounts (6.1.B.2)

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

Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

swivel hubs corroded

Pass 13 Oct 2014 99,667 miles

Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Pass 17 Oct 2013 97,535 miles

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

Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Pass 22 Oct 2012 94,985 miles

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

Fuel pipe/s corroded

Fail 19 Oct 2012 113,776 miles

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

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

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

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

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

Fuel pipe/s corroded

Fail 7 Jun 2012 94,835 miles

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

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

Offside Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

Fuel pipe/s corroded

nearside swivle hab leaking grease

offside front swivle hub leaking grease

Pass 21 Feb 2011 86,648 miles

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

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

Pass 16 Feb 2010 75,864 miles

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

Fail 15 Feb 2010 75,864 miles

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

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

Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

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

Pass 16 Feb 2009 65,684 miles
Pass 18 Feb 2008 56,842 miles
Pass 19 Feb 2007 46,438 miles
Pass 21 Feb 2006 34,835 miles

advise offside front steering track rod end rubber boot missing,this will cause premature wear.

Fail 21 Feb 2006 34,835 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

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

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

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 KSZ is a 2003 Suzuki Jimny in Red with a 1,328cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.1%.

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 SL03 KSZ, 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 KSZ is a 2003 Suzuki Jimny, first registered on 7 March 2003.

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