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SO03 WXK

2003 Suzuki Jimny

Green Petrol 1328cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 Oct 2020
Tests19 (14 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate73.7%

Mileage

68,261 mi
Last recorded68,261 miles
Recorded on30 Dec 2020
Typical for 2003 Suzuki Jimny57,891 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

14 pass 5 fail
Fail 30 Dec 2020 68,261 miles

Brake load sensing valve linkage defective and function impaired missing (1.1.17 (a))

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

Exhaust noise is clearly in excess of that emitted by a similar vehicle fitted with a standard silencer in average condition (8.1.1 (a))

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

Nearside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Nearside Rear Wheel bearing rough when rotated (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

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

Offside Rear Wheel bearing rough when rotated (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

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

Brake pipe inadequately clipped or supported (1.1.11 (d) (i))

Coil spring corroded all springs (5.3.1 (b) (i))

underbody of vehicle is very corroded and undersealed not allowing full inspection of some components

Pass 26 Oct 2019 67,977 miles

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

Pass 26 Oct 2018 67,112 miles
Fail 26 Oct 2018 67,112 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

Service brake excessively fluctuating Front two (1.2.1 (e))

Fail 21 Jul 2018 66,986 miles

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

Exhaust system insecure (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Body mounting fixings insecure body mount hold and coroded (6.2.2 (c) (i))

Nearside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced inner sill hold and corroded (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Body mounting fixings insecure body mount hold and corroded (6.2.2 (c) (i))

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

Offside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced inner sill hold and corroded (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Offside Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength front suspension arm mount hold and corroded (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Exhaust fumes causing a danger to health of persons on board (6.1.2 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Wheel bearing play so excessive it is likely to break up (5.1.3 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Nail in tyre ()

Pass 12 Jul 2017 62,197 miles

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive and rear (2.4.A.3)

Pass 13 Jul 2016 54,846 miles

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Pass 10 Jul 2015 48,290 miles

advice on look split gear box mounting

Pass 18 Jul 2014 45,427 miles

corrosion on under floor and components

Fail 18 Jul 2014 45,427 miles

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

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

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

Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

corrosion on under floor and components

Pass 23 Jul 2013 41,953 miles

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

both front tyres perished and seperating around tread areas 205/70x15

vac pipes for 4x4 drive on front axle badly corroded

Pass 11 Jul 2012 39,414 miles

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

Nearside Rear Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

vac pipes to front wheel drive badly corroded

Fail 11 Jul 2012 39,414 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

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

Nearside Rear Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

vac pipes to front wheel drive badly corroded

Pass 14 Jul 2011 37,229 miles

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

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

very corroded underside

Pass 16 Jul 2010 34,519 miles

Nearside Rear Tie bar/rod rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Tie bar/rod rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 7 Jul 2009 31,788 miles

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

Nearside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

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 slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

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

Pass 10 Jul 2008 29,413 miles
Pass 10 Jul 2007 25,228 miles
Pass 27 Jul 2006 20,063 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 WXK is a 2003 Suzuki Jimny in Green with a 1,328cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.7%.

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 WXK, 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 WXK registered?

SO03 WXK is a 2003 Suzuki Jimny, first registered on 28 July 2003.

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