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SM03 OVX

2003 Suzuki Jimny

Red Petrol 1328cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Apr 2026
Tests18 (13 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate72.2%

Mileage

116,069 mi
Last recorded116,069 miles
Recorded on30 Apr 2025
Typical for 2003 Suzuki Jimny57,891 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

13 pass 5 fail
Pass 30 Apr 2025 116,069 miles
Pass 6 Sep 2023 115,248 miles
Pass 27 Jun 2016 114,316 miles
Pass 2 Jun 2015 109,379 miles

engine management light shows a fault

engine oil leak

Fail 29 May 2015 109,376 miles

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

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

engine management light shows a fault

engine oil leak

Pass 12 Mar 2014 102,921 miles

Offside Drag link end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Fail 11 Mar 2014 102,919 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

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

Offside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

engine mounting bracket fractured and likely to fail (6.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

Offside Drag link end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 31 Jul 2013 97,170 miles

Front Drag link end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Fuel pipe/s corroded

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

Pass 19 Jul 2012 92,522 miles

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

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

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

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

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

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

Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Fail 18 Jul 2012 92,516 miles

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 12 Jul 2011 91,813 miles
Fail 1 Jul 2011 91,811 miles

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

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

Pass 14 Jul 2010 84,410 miles
Pass 18 Jul 2009 76,785 miles

Nearside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Pass 26 Jul 2008 70,177 miles

exhaust corroded and blowing slightly

slight play in n/s/f hub

Pass 16 Aug 2007 61,874 miles
Fail 13 Aug 2007 61,863 miles

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

Pass 27 Sep 2006 51,543 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 OVX is a 2003 Suzuki Jimny in Red with a 1,328cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.2%.

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 OVX, 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 OVX registered?

SM03 OVX is a 2003 Suzuki Jimny, first registered on 7 May 2003.

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