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SL03 YGY

2003 Suzuki Jimny

Silver Petrol 1328cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 Jan 2020
Tests21 (13 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate61.9%

Mileage

175,056 mi
Last recorded175,056 miles
Recorded on11 Jan 2019
Typical for 2003 Suzuki Jimny57,891 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

13 pass 8 fail
Pass 11 Jan 2019 175,056 miles

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

both rear shockabsorbers worn

front exhaustcorroded but not blowing

spare tyre flat

Fail 8 Jan 2019 175,055 miles

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps both (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Stop lamp(s) adversely affected by the operation of another lamp going out and indicators coming on when press brake (4.3.3 (b))

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

both rear shockabsorbers worn

front exhaustcorroded but not blowing

spare tyre flat

Fail 26 Nov 2018 175,054 miles

Nearside Inner Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced sill (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Offside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn Both rear bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Both rear shock absorbers worn

Front exhaust badly corroded, not blowing

Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Spare tyre flat

Pass 28 Sep 2017 172,444 miles

Rear suspension soft

Pass 27 Sep 2016 169,770 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Offside Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 24 Jul 2015 151,462 miles

Gearbox mounting defective

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

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

Prop-shaft universal joint worn

wipers torn

Fail 23 Jul 2015 65,560 miles

Fuel pipe leaking (7.2.3)

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

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

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

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

Gearbox mounting defective

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

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

Prop-shaft universal joint worn

wipers torn

Pass 18 Aug 2014 129,436 miles

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

Fail 18 Aug 2014 129,436 miles

All position lamps adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.A.3f)

Centre Stop lamp adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.2.1f)

Nearside Rear Direction indicator adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.4.A.2h)

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

Nearside Stop lamp adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.2.1f)

Offside Rear Direction indicator adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.4.A.2h)

Offside Stop lamp adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.2.1f)

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

Pass 4 Sep 2013 105,321 miles

Fuel pipe/s corroded

offside rear floor holed

transfer box mount broken

Fail 4 Sep 2013 105,319 miles

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

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Offside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

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

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

Fuel pipe/s corroded

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

offside rear floor holed

transfer box mount broken

Pass 12 Sep 2012 87,242 miles

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

air bag warning light on

Fail 12 Sep 2012 87,242 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

air bag warning light on

Pass 2 Sep 2011 65,205 miles
Fail 2 Sep 2011 65,205 miles

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

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

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

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

front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Pass 21 Sep 2010 43,235 miles
Fail 20 Sep 2010 45,235 miles

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

Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Pass 7 May 2009 24,545 miles

Fuel pipe/s corroded

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

Offside front hub swivel joint oil seal leaking slightly.

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

Pass 1 May 2008 20,561 miles
Pass 30 Apr 2007 16,819 miles
Pass 1 Apr 2006 12,309 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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SL03 YGY is a 2003 Suzuki Jimny in Silver with a 1,328cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.9%.

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 YGY, 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 YGY is a 2003 Suzuki Jimny, first registered on 10 April 2003.

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