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SO03 EBN

2003 Suzuki Jimny

Green Petrol 1328cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Aug 2020
Tests15 (12 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

96,580 mi
Last recorded96,580 miles
Recorded on7 Aug 2020
Typical for 2003 Suzuki Jimny57,891 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSO03 EBN
MakeSuzuki
ModelJimny
Year2003
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,328cc

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MOT History

12 pass 3 fail
Fail 7 Aug 2020 96,580 miles

Offside Front Integral body structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting Inner cill excessively corroded front and rear (marked with chalk) (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Offside Rear Integral body structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting Inner and outer cill excessively corroded (marked with chalk) (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Underside of vehicle and components heavily corroded

Pass 1 Jul 2019 92,275 miles

Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced slight surface corrosion vehicle underside (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 13 Jul 2018 87,645 miles

both front brake hose ferrules corroded

exhaust shield loose

nearside front axle swivel corroded

offside front axle swivel corroded and leaking slightly

vehicle underbody and suspension components generally corroded

Fail 12 Jul 2018 87,643 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))

both front brake hose ferrules corroded

exhaust shield loose

nearside front axle swivel corroded

offside front axle swivel corroded and leaking slightly

vehicle underbody and suspension components generally corroded

Pass 8 Jul 2017 80,431 miles

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

Nearside Front axle swivel corroded

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

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

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

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

Offside Front axle swivel pitted

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

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

Pass 2 Jul 2016 75,533 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases lower front pipi (7.1.2)

Fuel pipe slightly damaged rear fuel pipes corroded (7.2.2)

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

Pass 17 Jul 2015 70,507 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

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

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

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

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

rear fuel pipes corroded

Pass 10 Jul 2014 58,590 miles

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

Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

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

Offside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Pass 19 Jul 2013 58,020 miles
Pass 16 Nov 2012 55,118 miles

Both front brakepipes/hoses have slight corrosion.

Unable to fully test sills areas due to trims.

Fail 5 Nov 2012 55,111 miles

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

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

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

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Shock absorber has negligible damping effect (2.7.5)

Both front brakepipes/hoses have slight corrosion.

Unable to fully test sills areas due to trims.

Pass 8 Jul 2009 51,137 miles

3 brake pipes at rear have light corrosion and may require replacement for next MOT.

Pass 7 Jul 2008 47,061 miles

Most underside brake pipes have light corrosion and should be cleaned and regreased before winter.

Pass 13 Jul 2007 41,638 miles

Nearside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

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

Offside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

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

Pass 21 Apr 2006 34,027 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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SO03 EBN is a 2003 Suzuki Jimny in Green 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 SO03 EBN, 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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SO03 EBN is a 2003 Suzuki Jimny, first registered on 11 June 2003.

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