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SM03 OVU

2003 Suzuki Jimny

Blue Petrol 1298cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 Dec 2017
Tests17 (12 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate70.6%

Mileage

53,715 mi
Last recorded53,715 miles
Recorded on31 Aug 2017
Typical for 2003 Suzuki Jimny57,891 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSM03 OVU
MakeSuzuki
ModelJimny
Year2003
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,298cc

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MOT History

12 pass 5 fail
Fail 31 Aug 2017 53,715 miles

Brake load sensing valve defective and function impaired return spring broken (3.6.E.3)

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

Nearside Rear Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings crossmember (6.1.B.2)

Nearside Rear Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings floor and inner arch area (6.1.B.2)

Nearside Rear Inner Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings sill /arch area (6.1.B.2)

Offside Rear Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings floor inner arch area (6.1.B.2)

Fuel Pipe/s corroded ()

Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded flexible going through inner wing (3.6.B.2c)

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

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

front slam panel corroded

Pass 22 Dec 2016 52,308 miles
Fail 7 Dec 2016 52,302 miles

Nearside Inner Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings sill (6.1.B.2)

Nearside Rear coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

Offside Inner Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings sill (6.1.B.2)

Offside Rear coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

Oil leak engine ()

front slam panel heavily corroded

Pass 7 Dec 2015 51,013 miles

Front Service brake juddering slightly (3.7.C.2)

Nearside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

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

Offside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

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

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

Pass 3 Dec 2014 49,090 miles

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

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

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

Prop-shaft universal joint worn

Pass 30 Nov 2013 47,207 miles

engine managment light on

Pass 3 Dec 2012 44,806 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Fail 28 Nov 2012 44,805 miles

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

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

Nearside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Pass 8 Dec 2011 41,468 miles
Pass 23 Nov 2010 39,491 miles

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

Pass 30 Nov 2009 37,920 miles
Fail 26 Nov 2009 37,920 miles

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

Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Service brake is causing the vehicle to swerve to the offside (3.7.C.2)

front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Fail 20 Nov 2008 36,452 miles

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

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

Nearside Inner Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

front o/s brake slightly biunding reccomend early attn

Pass 20 Nov 2008 36,452 miles

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

Nearside Inner Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

front o/s brake slightly biunding reccomend early attn

Pass 5 Nov 2007 31,698 miles
Pass 9 Nov 2006 20,238 miles

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

Pass 4 May 2006 18,304 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 OVU is a 2003 Suzuki Jimny in Blue with a 1,298cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70.6%.

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 OVU, 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 OVU registered?

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

Is SM03 OVU safe to buy?

The MOT history for SM03 OVU shows 17 tests with a 70.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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