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SL03 ZNP

2003 Suzuki Jimny

Red Petrol 1328cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires25 Mar 2027
Tests32 (20 pass, 12 fail)
Pass rate62.5%

Mileage

137,758 mi
Last recorded137,758 miles
Recorded on10 Mar 2026
Typical for 2003 Suzuki Jimny57,891 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

20 pass 12 fail
Pass 10 Mar 2026 137,758 miles

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

under sealed

various items corroded under vehicle

Fail 10 Mar 2026 137,754 miles

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

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

under sealed

various items corroded under vehicle

Pass 26 Mar 2025 134,600 miles

Front Headlamp lens slightly defective both (4.1.1 (b) (i))

heavy under sealed

Fail 24 Mar 2025 134,600 miles

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

Service brake efficiency below requirements (1.2.2 (a) (i))

Rear Stop lamp(s) all not working (4.3.1 (a) (iii)) DANGEROUS

Front Headlamp lens slightly defective both (4.1.1 (b) (i))

heavy under sealed

Pass 2 Feb 2024 131,364 miles
Fail 14 Dec 2023 131,354 miles

Offside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is inadequately repaired inner sill/ lower seat belt mount (7.1.1 (a) (i))

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

Pass 3 Dec 2022 127,499 miles

rear body mounts corroded

Pass 18 Dec 2021 120,741 miles
Fail 18 Dec 2021 120,741 miles

Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Pass 9 Nov 2020 108,793 miles

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

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

all body mounts slightly corroded

chassis has surface corrosion

Pass 16 Dec 2019 101,236 miles

Nearside Front tyre 3 mm tread and tread blocks perished

Offside Front tyre 3 mm tread and tread blocks perished

plastic sill covers fitted

Pass 12 Dec 2018 97,087 miles
Fail 6 Dec 2018 97,077 miles

Nearside Front Suspension component pin or bush excessively worn wheel hub (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced inner wheel arch (7.1.1 (a) (i))

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

corrosion osf inner wheel arch

Pass 10 Apr 2018 95,581 miles
Fail 10 Apr 2018 95,581 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 12 Apr 2017 87,372 miles
Pass 23 Mar 2016 84,652 miles

Nearside Rear Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

slight leak from both front tracta housings

slight noise from n.s.f wheel bearing

underbody surface corrosion

Pass 24 Mar 2015 81,996 miles

Nearside Front Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

front panel corroded

plastic sill covers fitted

slight fluid leak from front tractra joint housings

slight noise from n.s.f wheel bearing

underbody surface corrosion

Fail 24 Mar 2015 81,996 miles

Nearside Rear Lower Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4)

Nearside Front Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

front panel corroded

plastic sill covers fitted

slight fluid leak from front tractra joint housings

slight noise from n.s.f wheel bearing

underbody surface corrosion

Pass 25 Mar 2014 76,281 miles

Nearside Rear Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

plastic sill covers fitted

underbody surface corrosion

Fail 25 Mar 2014 76,281 miles

Nearside Front wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.5.A.2)

Nearside Rear Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

plastic sill covers fitted

underbody surface corrosion

Pass 10 Apr 2013 71,553 miles

Fuel pipe/s corroded

Fail 8 Apr 2013 71,545 miles

Nearside Front Mechanical brake component has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

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

Offside Front Fuel pipe leaking (7.2.3)

Offside Rear Fuel pipe leaking (7.2.3)

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

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Fuel pipe/s corroded

Pass 24 Feb 2012 71,037 miles

EML on

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) slightly corroded (2.3.2)

fuel pipes showing signs of corrosion along chassis

Fail 16 Feb 2012 71,035 miles

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

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

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

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

fuel pipes showing signs of corrosion along chassis

surface cracks in side wall o/s front

Pass 24 Jun 2010 64,235 miles
Pass 21 Apr 2009 55,372 miles
Pass 17 Apr 2008 48,147 miles
Pass 24 Apr 2007 39,083 miles
Fail 20 Apr 2007 13,433 miles

Offside Front Lower Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Nearside Front Lower Front suspension has slight play in a upper suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Fail 22 Mar 2006 31,942 miles

Nearside Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Offside Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Pass 22 Mar 2006 31,942 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 ZNP is a 2003 Suzuki Jimny in Red with a 1,328cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 32 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 62.5%.

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 ZNP, 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 ZNP is a 2003 Suzuki Jimny, first registered on 29 March 2003.

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