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SP03 UEK

2003 Suzuki Jimny

Blue Petrol 1328cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 Jul 2018
Tests21 (12 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate57.1%

Mileage

76,150 mi
Last recorded76,150 miles
Recorded on18 Jun 2018
Typical for 2003 Suzuki Jimny57,891 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSP03 UEK
MakeSuzuki
ModelJimny
Year2003
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,328cc

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MOT History

12 pass 9 fail
Fail 18 Jun 2018 76,150 miles

Front Brake hose porous both sides ferrules corroded (1.1.12 (e))

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

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

Offside Front Suspension component ball joint excessively worn top and bottom suspension joints at swivel ball (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Brake hose porous ferrules corroded (1.1.12 (e))

Fluid leaking continuously posing a serious risk to road safety petrol (8.4.1 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Fuel pipe leaking excessively or a risk of fire (6.1.3 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) missing (1.1.13 (c)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded to the extent that control of the vehicle is likely to be adversely affected chassis tube (5.3.6 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion which adversely affects braking or steering front to rear (6.1.1 (c) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Oil leaking continuously from transmission posing a serious risk to road safety hub (8.4.1 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion which adversely affects braking or steering to rear (6.1.1 (c) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded to the extent that control of the vehicle is likely to be adversely affected n/s & o/s inner wings (5.3.6 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Towbar with an unsafe modification to primary components heavily corroded (6.1.6 (g) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion which adversely affects braking or steering both sides inner sills front to rear (6.1.1 (c) (ii)) DANGEROUS

all breather hoses at front axle corroded and insecure

Pass 8 Jul 2017 72,518 miles

slight brake shuder from rear

slight brake shuder from rear

Fuel Pipe/s corroded ()

Fail 7 Jul 2017 72,510 miles

Offside Rear rear brake excessively fluctuating (3.7.B.3)

Fuel Pipe/s corroded ()

Pass 8 Jul 2016 68,734 miles
Fail 7 Jul 2016 68,725 miles

engine mounting bracket insecure and likely to fail transfer box (6.1.D.1b)

Pass 10 Jul 2015 65,195 miles

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

Fail 10 Jul 2015 65,195 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4)

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

Pass 3 Jul 2014 61,264 miles

Fuel pipe/s corroded

o/s/r shoky damp

rear diff noisey

toe bar and sills slightly corroded

Fail 3 Jul 2014 61,258 miles

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

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

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

Fuel pipe/s corroded

o/s/r shoky damp

rear diff noisey

toe bar and sills slightly corroded

Pass 2 Jul 2013 55,221 miles

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

slight transmision noise

Pass 11 Jul 2012 50,694 miles

Nail in o/s/r tyre (leaking)

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

Fail 11 Jul 2012 50,689 miles

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

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

Nail in o/s/r tyre (leaking)

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

Pass 3 May 2011 46,190 miles

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

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

rear number plate slightly obscured by tow bar

Fail 28 Apr 2011 46,184 miles

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

rear number plate slightly obscured by tow bar

Pass 26 Apr 2010 42,492 miles

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

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

Fail 22 Apr 2010 42,477 miles

Front brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

Front registration plate character(s) incorrectly spaced (6.3.4a)

Rear registration plate character(s) incorrectly spaced (6.3.4a)

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

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

Pass 15 Apr 2009 38,338 miles

slight play in rear hubs

Fail 9 Apr 2009 38,330 miles

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

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

Offside Front Seat belt has a cut which has significantly weakened the webbing (5.2.2a)

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

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

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

slight play in rear hubs

Pass 25 Mar 2008 34,148 miles
Pass 19 Mar 2007 27,854 miles

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

Pass 13 Feb 2006 21,202 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 UEK is a 2003 Suzuki Jimny in Blue with a 1,328cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 57.1%.

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 UEK, 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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SP03 UEK is a 2003 Suzuki Jimny, first registered on 1 March 2003.

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