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ST03 UVD

2003 Suzuki Jimny

Green Petrol 1328cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 Feb 2020
Tests20 (11 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate55%

Mileage

126,987 mi
Last recorded126,987 miles
Recorded on22 Feb 2019
Typical for 2003 Suzuki Jimny57,891 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationST03 UVD
MakeSuzuki
ModelJimny
Year2003
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,328cc

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MOT History

11 pass 9 fail
Pass 22 Feb 2019 126,987 miles

Nearside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting repair covered in underseal (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting repair covered in underseal (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Fail 19 Feb 2019 126,977 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Fuel hose leaking At tank (6.1.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Fluid leak, but not excessive Fuel pipe (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting repair covered in underseal (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting repair covered in underseal (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Fail 21 Mar 2017 126,882 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)

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

Nearside Inner Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion which adversely affects braking or steering sill area (6.1.A.1)

Nearside Rear Brake pipe inadequately clipped (3.6.B.1)

Offside Outer Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion which adversely affects braking or steering sill area (6.1.A.1)

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

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

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

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (3.7.B.5b)

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases also complete exhaust in poor condition and repaired with sealer (7.1.2)

Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded affected by corrosion in boot floor (5.2.6)

Rear Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion which adversely affects braking or steering boot floor (6.1.A.1)

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

Front both axle swivel joint corroded badly

Nearside Rear Rear position lamp(s) slightly affected by the operation of another lamp lenze damaged also (1.1.A.3f)

Nearside Rear coil spring corroded also platform on axle (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Front Lower Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.2.6)

Offside Rear coil spring worn also plat form on axle (2.4.C.1b)

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

both front and rear brake pipes undersealed making inspection difficult

eml on

outer sillcovers fitted making inspection difficult

various parts of both chassis and floor undersealed making inspection difficult

various parts of both chassis and floor undersealed making inspection difficult

Pass 21 Mar 2016 124,185 miles

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

vehicle under sealed making inspection difficult

Fail 19 Mar 2016 124,178 miles

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (3.7.B.5b)

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

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

vehicle under sealed making inspection difficult

Fail 16 Mar 2016

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

Nearside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside Rear coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (3.7.B.5b)

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

Offside Front performance low

both front and rear brake pipes undersealed making inspection difficult

both rear tyres close to legal limit

eml on

near side rear service low

vehicle under sealed making inspection difficult

Fail 8 Mar 2016

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)

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

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

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

Nearside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

Rear Electrical wiring damaged, likely to cause a short to trailer plug (1.9.2b)

Rear Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion which adversely affects braking or steering boot floor (6.1.A.1)

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

Brake pedal has insufficient reserve movement (3.3.A.5) DANGEROUS

both front and rear brake pipes undersealed making inspection difficult

both rear tyres close to legal limit

eml on

vehicle under sealed making inspection difficult

Pass 20 Mar 2015 119,595 miles
Fail 13 Mar 2015 119,511 miles

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

Nearside Front Seat belt damaged sufficient to obstruct correct operation of the belt (5.2.2a)

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

Nearside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside Rear Fuel pipe leaking (7.2.3)

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

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

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 13 Mar 2014 114,423 miles

Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Fail 4 Mar 2014 114,383 miles

Brake pedal spongy (3.3.B.1b)

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Nearside Front Seat belt damaged sufficient to significantly weakened the webbing (5.2.2a)

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

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

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

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

Steering column movement between the shaft and steering wheel (2.1.2b)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

both rear trailing arm rear bushes are starting to split

clutch badly slipping

engine management light on

fuel lines heavilly corroded

nearside front swivel leaking

nearside rear shock absorber damp

slight play in offside front anti roll bar droplink

uneven wear on nearside rear tyre

Pass 28 Feb 2013 106,000 miles
Pass 28 Feb 2012 98,566 miles
Fail 24 Feb 2012 98,551 miles

Braking system leaking (3.6.A.1)

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

Offside Seat belt damaged sufficient to obstruct correct operation of the belt (5.2.2a)

Pass 9 Feb 2011 88,525 miles
Pass 10 Feb 2010 76,305 miles
Fail 3 Feb 2010 76,271 miles

Nearside Front Seat belt damaged sufficient to obstruct correct operation of the belt (5.2.2a)

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

Offside Front Seat belt damaged sufficient to obstruct correct operation of the belt (5.2.2a)

Pass 7 Jan 2009 66,053 miles

Offside Front Lower Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 25 Sep 2007 76,025 miles
Pass 10 Apr 2006 29,781 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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ST03 UVD is a 2003 Suzuki Jimny in Green with a 1,328cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 55%.

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 ST03 UVD, 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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ST03 UVD is a 2003 Suzuki Jimny, first registered on 26 June 2003.

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