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SM03 AWX

2003 Suzuki Jimny

Green Petrol 1328cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 Jul 2020
Tests21 (14 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

68,095 mi
Last recorded68,095 miles
Recorded on13 Jul 2020
Typical for 2003 Suzuki Jimny57,891 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSM03 AWX
MakeSuzuki
ModelJimny
Year2003
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,328cc

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MOT History

14 pass 7 fail
Fail 13 Jul 2020 68,095 miles

Brake load sensing valve linkage defective and function impaired (1.1.17 (a))

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

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

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

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

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

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

Power steering pipe/hose has slight seepage (2.1.5 (a))

offside and nearside body mount area corroded

offside front inner wheel arch corroded

Pass 3 May 2019 66,407 miles
Pass 4 Apr 2018 65,450 miles

Fuel Pipe/s corroded ()

Pass 5 Apr 2017 64,851 miles

Fuel Pipe/s corroded ()

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) has slight seepage (2.3.3b)

Pass 20 Apr 2016 63,627 miles
Fail 20 Apr 2016 63,627 miles

Brake pipe excessively corroded front to rear to load sensing valve (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 29 Apr 2015 62,461 miles

both front swivels corodded

Fail 29 Apr 2015 62,641 miles

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

both front swivels corodded

Pass 18 Apr 2014 60,652 miles
Fail 16 Apr 2014 60,652 miles

Offside Front Front suspension has excessive movement at a wishbone pin or bush (2.5.A.1c)

Pass 1 Oct 2013 58,431 miles

plastic covers on sills

Fail 30 Sep 2013 58,431 miles

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

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

Offside Front Stub axle has excessive vertical movement between stub axle and axle beam (2.5.A.1a)

plastic covers on sills

Pass 26 Sep 2012 55,656 miles

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

both front chrome domes corroded and slight seapage

front hub breather pipes across axke badly corroded

plastic covers on sills

slight cracks on both front tyres

Pass 31 Mar 2011 53,151 miles
Fail 30 Mar 2011 53,139 miles

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

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 27 Apr 2010 51,132 miles
Pass 30 Mar 2009 44,972 miles
Pass 7 Apr 2008 38,399 miles
Fail 4 Apr 2008 38,399 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has negligible damping effect (2.7.5)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has negligible damping effect (2.7.5)

Pass 4 Apr 2007 31,721 miles
Pass 6 Apr 2006 24,358 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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SM03 AWX is a 2003 Suzuki Jimny in Green with a 1,328cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 SM03 AWX, 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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What year was SM03 AWX registered?

SM03 AWX is a 2003 Suzuki Jimny, first registered on 11 April 2003.

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