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SV03 NOU

2003 Suzuki Jimny

Silver Petrol 1328cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 Jun 2018
Tests20 (11 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate55%

Mileage

88,214 mi
Last recorded88,214 miles
Recorded on26 Jun 2017
Typical for 2003 Suzuki Jimny57,891 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSV03 NOU
MakeSuzuki
ModelJimny
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,328cc

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MOT History

11 pass 9 fail
Pass 26 Jun 2017 88,214 miles
Fail 31 Oct 2016 88,011 miles

Centre Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Fuel pipe leaking (7.2.3)

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

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

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

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

Offside Front hub leaking

Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

engine lamp on

exhaust corroded

fuel tank stained but not leaking at time of test

Pass 6 Nov 2015 87,163 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

fuel pipes corroded

fuel tank stained but not leaking at time of test

underbody and suspension components corroded

Fail 30 Oct 2015 97,148 miles

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

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

fuel pipes corroded

fuel tank stained but not leaking at time of test

underbody and suspension components corroded

Pass 3 Nov 2014 86,150 miles

Fuel pipe/s corroded

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

fuel tank stained but not leaking at time of test

underbody and suspension components corroded

Fail 27 Oct 2014 86,129 miles

Front Fuel pipe leaking (7.2.3)

Offside Front Lower Steering pivot point has excessive play (2.2.B.1g)

Fuel pipe/s corroded

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

fuel tank stained but not leaking at time of test

underbody and suspension components corroded

Pass 27 Nov 2013 83,093 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

fuel tank stained may leak when full

rear brake shoes worn

underbody and components very rusty

Fail 26 Nov 2013 83,002 miles

Nearside Brake cable has wires broken and is significantly weakened (3.5.1b) DANGEROUS

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.C.1b) DANGEROUS

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Offside Brake cable has wires broken but is not significantly weakened (3.5.1b)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

fuel tank stained may leak when full

underbody and components very rusty

Pass 12 Nov 2012 71,182 miles

Fuel pipe/s corroded

Offside Front Lower Axle swivel joint has slight play (2.5.A.3b)

Fail 7 Nov 2012 71,152 miles

Offside Front Lower Axle swivel joint has excessive play (2.5.A.3b)

Fuel pipe/s corroded

Pass 13 Jan 2012 71,151 miles

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Fuel pipe/s corroded

Offside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

back box slightly deteriorated

Fail 2 Mar 2011 71,134 miles

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

Offside Front Axle swivel joint has excessive play (2.5.A.3b)

Offside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

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

front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Fuel pipe/s corroded

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

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

Spare tyre defective

Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 8 Mar 2010 118,651 miles

Offside Front Axle king pin has slight play in pin and/or bush (2.5.A.3a)

Fail 8 Mar 2010 118,651 miles

Front registration plate insecure (6.3.1b)

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

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

Pass 13 Mar 2009 93,980 miles
Pass 5 Mar 2008 71,951 miles
Fail 3 Mar 2008 71,951 miles

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

Front position lamp(s) incorrect colour (1.1.A.3e)

Pass 3 Feb 2007 50,661 miles

Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Fail 3 Feb 2007 50,661 miles

Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

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

Pass 11 Feb 2006 37,682 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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SV03 NOU is a 2003 Suzuki Jimny in Silver 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 SV03 NOU, 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 SV03 NOU registered?

SV03 NOU is a 2003 Suzuki Jimny, first registered on 1 March 2003.

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