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SO03 TFA

2003 Suzuki Jimny

Silver Petrol 1328cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Oct 2018
Tests19 (12 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate63.2%

Mileage

134,139 mi
Last recorded134,139 miles
Recorded on19 Oct 2017
Typical for 2003 Suzuki Jimny57,891 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSO03 TFA
MakeSuzuki
ModelJimny
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,328cc

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MOT History

12 pass 7 fail
Pass 19 Oct 2017 134,139 miles

Exhaust noisy (7.1.4)

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

Front and rear tyres all perished

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

Fail 19 Oct 2017 134,139 miles

Exhaust noisy (7.1.4)

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

Front and rear tyres all perished

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

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

Pass 17 Oct 2016 131,975 miles
Pass 9 Dec 2015 128,756 miles

o/s rear seat and seatbelt missing

Fail 4 Dec 2015 128,712 miles

Coil spring not correctly located n/s rear (2.4.C.2)

Front wheel bearing rough when rotated n/s front (2.5.A.2)

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush n/s front (2.7.4)

Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush o/s front (2.7.4)

o/s rear seat and seatbelt missing

Pass 1 Dec 2014 125,195 miles

Centre Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

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

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

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

Slight rust under vehicle

Pass 18 Oct 2013 119,915 miles
Fail 16 Oct 2013 119,915 miles

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

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

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

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

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Pass 3 Dec 2012 114,569 miles
Pass 7 Dec 2011 110,245 miles

Front bumper insecure

Offside Front Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

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

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

front bumper damaged

rear bumper damaged

Fail 3 Dec 2011 110,245 miles

Brake pedal spongy (3.3.B.1b)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Front bumper insecure

Offside Front Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

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

front bumper damaged

rear bumper damaged

Pass 26 Nov 2010 107,310 miles
Pass 19 Nov 2009 93,999 miles
Fail 19 Nov 2009 93,999 miles

rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7) DANGEROUS

Pass 4 Dec 2008 79,396 miles
Fail 2 Dec 2008 79,392 miles

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

Pass 22 Nov 2007 64,701 miles
Pass 30 May 2006 43,742 miles
Fail 30 May 2006 43,742 miles

Nearside Front Axle swivel joint has excessive movement between a swivel joint and its housing (2.5.A.1b)

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

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 TFA is a 2003 Suzuki Jimny in Silver with a 1,328cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.2%.

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 SO03 TFA, 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 SO03 TFA registered?

SO03 TFA is a 2003 Suzuki Jimny, first registered on 30 June 2003.

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