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SP03 NUF

2003 Suzuki Jimny

Silver Petrol 1328cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 May 2015
Tests13 (7 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate53.8%

Mileage

98,020 mi
Last recorded98,020 miles
Recorded on9 May 2014
Typical for 2003 Suzuki Jimny57,891 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSP03 NUF
MakeSuzuki
ModelJimny
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,328cc

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MOT History

7 pass 6 fail
Pass 9 May 2014 98,020 miles

Fuel pipe slightly damaged (7.2.2)

allover underbody corrosion

chassi corrosion

Fail 7 May 2014 98,020 miles

Brake load sensing valve inoperative (3.6.E.3)

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Fuel pipe slightly damaged (7.2.2)

allover underbody corrosion

chassi corrosion

Fail 25 Mar 2014 97,979 miles

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

Nearside Rear Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Nearside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Offside Rear Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Offside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Rear Brake load sensing valve inoperative (3.6.E.3)

Fuel pipe leaking (7.2.3) DANGEROUS

Fuel pipes badly corroded..

Underside off vehicle corroded at front & rear suspension mountings..

Pass 27 Mar 2013 91,791 miles
Pass 22 Dec 2011 84,147 miles

Both wiper blades torn slightly..

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

Fuel pipes badly corroded..

Metal pipes to both front hubs burst & heavily corroded..

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

Offside No plate light cover missing..

Offside front tyre badly cracked..

Fail 19 Dec 2011 84,147 miles

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

Nearside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Nearside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

Offside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Offside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Both wiper blades torn slightly..

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

Fuel pipes badly corroded..

Metal pipes to both front hubs burst & heavily corroded..

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

Offside No plate light cover missing..

Offside front tyre badly cracked..

Pass 7 Apr 2010 73,165 miles

Both front tyre walls showing cracks.

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

Fail 1 Apr 2010 73,165 miles

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

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

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

Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Front brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

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

Rear Brake pipe leaking (3.6.A.1)

Both front tyre walls showing cracks.

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

Fuel pipe/s corroded

Pass 17 Nov 2008 62,299 miles
Fail 10 Nov 2008 62,296 miles

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

Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.C.1a)

Brake pedal creeps down when held under pressure (3.3.B.1a) DANGEROUS

Brake pedal spongy (3.3.B.1b) DANGEROUS

Offside Front wheel bearing has excessive play (2.5.A.3c) DANGEROUS

Pass 5 Oct 2007 54,060 miles
Fail 4 Oct 2007 54,060 miles

Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Pass 16 Sep 2006 46,469 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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SP03 NUF is a 2003 Suzuki Jimny in Silver with a 1,328cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 53.8%.

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 SP03 NUF, 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 SP03 NUF registered?

SP03 NUF is a 2003 Suzuki Jimny, first registered on 31 March 2003.

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