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SM03 OVC

2003 Suzuki Jimny

Red Petrol 1328cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires24 Apr 2016
Tests19 (10 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate52.6%

Mileage

101,509 mi
Last recorded101,509 miles
Recorded on25 Apr 2015
Typical for 2003 Suzuki Jimny57,891 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSM03 OVC
MakeSuzuki
ModelJimny
Year2003
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,328cc

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MOT History

10 pass 9 fail
Fail 25 Apr 2015 101,509 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

advise os iner sill has large amounts of sealer an underseal appaled

Pass 25 Apr 2015 101,509 miles

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

advise os iner sill has large amounts of sealer an underseal appaled

Fail 15 Apr 2015 101,462 miles

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

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

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Rear Gas suspension unit damaged and likely to fail (2.4.D.1b)

Nearside Rear Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Offside Front Panhard rod has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Windscreen wiper blade insecure (8.2.2)

Offside Rear Gas suspension unit damaged and likely to fail (2.4.D.1b)

Offside Rear Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Pass 14 Apr 2014 85,425 miles

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

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

Pass 25 Mar 2013 77,036 miles

Fuel pipe/s corroded

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

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

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

front exhaust hanger bracket missing ( system adaquatly supported )

n/s number plate light illuminating less than o/s

Fail 25 Mar 2013 77,032 miles

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

Offside Front coil spring cracked (2.4.C.1a)

Fuel pipe/s corroded

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

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

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

front exhaust hanger bracket missing ( system adaquatly supported )

n/s number plate light illuminating less than o/s

Pass 12 Apr 2012 75,304 miles

o/s/r tyre soft

Fail 11 Apr 2012 75,303 miles

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

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

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

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

o/s/r tyre soft

Fail 21 Jul 2011 70,433 miles

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

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

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

front brake discs in poor condition

Pass 21 Jul 2011 70,433 miles

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

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

front brake discs in poor condition

Pass 8 Jul 2010 61,679 miles
Fail 8 Jul 2010 61,677 miles

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

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

Emissions not tested (7.0)

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 10 Jul 2009 53,864 miles
Fail 8 Jul 2009 53,862 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

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

Pass 15 Jul 2008 44,115 miles
Fail 14 Jul 2008 44,113 miles

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

Fail 17 Jul 2007 34,864 miles

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

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

Pass 17 Jul 2007 34,864 miles

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

Pass 25 Jul 2006 24,780 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 OVC is a 2003 Suzuki Jimny in Red with a 1,328cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 52.6%.

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 OVC, 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 OVC registered?

SM03 OVC is a 2003 Suzuki Jimny, first registered on 9 May 2003.

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