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SO03 UKR

2003 Suzuki Jimny

Black Petrol 1298cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 Jun 2021
Tests19 (13 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate68.4%

Mileage

71,978 mi
Last recorded71,978 miles
Recorded on9 Feb 2022
Typical for 2003 Suzuki Jimny57,891 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSO03 UKR
MakeSuzuki
ModelJimny
Year2003
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,298cc

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MOT History

13 pass 6 fail
Fail 9 Feb 2022 71,978 miles

Nearside Rear Cab or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a cab mounting inner and outer sill areas (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Offside Cab or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a cab mounting extreme rear end (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Offside Rear Cab or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a cab mounting inner and outer sill areas (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Brake pedal wearing smooth (1.1.2 (c))

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material all brake lines through out (1.1.11 (c))

Front Coil spring corroded n/s and o/s (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Front Outer n/s and o/s axle swivel seals marginally leaking

Nearside Cab or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security extreme rear end (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Rear Coil spring corroded n/s and o/s (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 20 Jun 2020 71,804 miles
Pass 12 Feb 2019 70,282 miles

Offside Front Drag link end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Fail 11 Feb 2019 70,282 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect bulb holder damaged causing bulb to be loose (4.1.2 (c))

Offside Front Lower Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Upper Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

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

Nearside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Offside Front Drag link end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Pass 28 Feb 2018 65,250 miles

both front hub seals deteriorated

scaly rust to chassis & suspension

Pass 5 Dec 2016 62,245 miles

Nearside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Nearside Front swivel joint leaking

Offside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Offside swivel joint leaking

exhaust deteriorated

Fail 30 Nov 2016 62,231 miles

Emissions not tested (7.3.A.1)

Nearside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Nearside Front swivel joint leaking

Offside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Offside swivel joint leaking

exhaust deteriorated

Pass 12 Oct 2015 49,114 miles
Pass 3 Nov 2014 37,320 miles

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

Fail 2 Nov 2013 34,315 miles

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

Pass 2 Nov 2013 34,315 miles
Fail 8 Aug 2012 34,296 miles

Nearside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 8 Aug 2012 34,296 miles
Pass 19 Aug 2010 31,678 miles

Brake hydraulic reservoir fluid close to minimum level (3.6.G.1b)

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

n/s/rtyre perishing

Fail 19 Aug 2010 31,677 miles

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

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

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

Brake hydraulic reservoir fluid close to minimum level (3.6.G.1b)

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

n/s/rtyre perishing

Pass 9 Jun 2009 30,144 miles
Pass 5 Jun 2008 23,829 miles
Pass 30 Apr 2007 16,469 miles
Pass 14 Jul 2006 13,280 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 UKR is a 2003 Suzuki Jimny in Black with a 1,298cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.4%.

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 UKR, 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 UKR registered?

SO03 UKR is a 2003 Suzuki Jimny, first registered on 17 July 2003.

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