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SM03 YHU

2003 Suzuki Jimny

Black Petrol 1328cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Mar 2026
Tests15 (12 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

71,692 mi
Last recorded71,692 miles
Recorded on31 Mar 2025
Typical for 2003 Suzuki Jimny57,891 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSM03 YHU
MakeSuzuki
ModelJimny
Year2003
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,328cc

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MOT History

12 pass 3 fail
Pass 31 Mar 2025 71,692 miles

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

Power steering component has slight seepage from a component (2.1.5 (a))

Pass 2 Apr 2019 61,898 miles

Fuel Pipe/s corroded ()

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Front both tractor balls corroded

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Fail 27 Mar 2019 61,892 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Front Brakes imbalanced across an axle rate of increase 45% (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Suspension component pin or bush excessively worn excessive play movement at tractor ball (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Front both tractor balls corroded

Fuel Pipe/s corroded ()

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 26 Mar 2018 55,054 miles

Fuel Pipe/s corroded ()

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

Fail 20 Mar 2018 55,054 miles

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

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)

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

Fuel Pipe/s corroded ()

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

Pass 23 Mar 2017 49,582 miles

All Tyres Cracked & Perished

Engine Management Light Illuminated indicating a fault

Exhaust Rear Box Outer Skin Separating

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Nearside Rear Tail Light Broken

Fail 22 Mar 2017 49,573 miles

Brake pedal spongy (3.3.B.1b)

Brake pipe inadequately clipped Front To Rear (3.6.B.1)

Front Brakes imbalanced across an axle 29% (3.7.B.5b)

All Tyres Cracked & Perished

Engine Management Light Illuminated indicating a fault

Exhaust Rear Box Outer Skin Separating

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Nearside Rear Tail Light Broken

Pass 17 Feb 2016 42,016 miles
Pass 4 Mar 2015 36,322 miles

Suspension weakened but no possibility of the body or a component fouling a road wheel (2.4.A.1b)

Pass 3 Mar 2014 30,308 miles

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

advise oil leak n/s front suspension ball

Pass 1 Mar 2013 24,073 miles
Pass 17 Nov 2011 21,059 miles
Pass 2 Dec 2010 17,986 miles
Pass 15 Dec 2008 17,978 miles
Pass 8 Jun 2006 13,070 miles

Advise nearside front tyre wearing on outside shoulder

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 YHU is a 2003 Suzuki Jimny in Black with a 1,328cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 YHU, 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 YHU registered?

SM03 YHU is a 2003 Suzuki Jimny, first registered on 10 June 2003.

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