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SV03 NPP

2003 Suzuki Jimny

Blue Petrol 1298cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 Jul 2019
Tests23 (13 pass, 10 fail)
Pass rate56.5%

Mileage

65,480 mi
Last recorded65,480 miles
Recorded on3 Jul 2018
Typical for 2003 Suzuki Jimny57,891 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSV03 NPP
MakeSuzuki
ModelJimny
Year2003
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,298cc

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MOT History

13 pass 10 fail
Pass 3 Jul 2018 65,480 miles
Fail 12 Jun 2018 65,479 miles

Nearside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced inner and outer body sill (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced inner and outer body sill (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Pass 11 Jul 2017 63,566 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)

Nearside Rear Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Offside Front Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)

Offside Rear Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)

o/side step bracket corroded

Fail 10 Jul 2017 63,565 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

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

Nearside Front Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)

Nearside Rear Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Offside Front Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)

Offside Rear Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)

Pass 29 Jun 2016 61,780 miles
Fail 27 Jun 2016 61,780 miles

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

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

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

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage damaged and seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

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

Pass 20 Jul 2015 59,102 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Nearside Front Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)

Offside Front Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

slight wear s/box

Fuel pipe/s corroded

Fail 9 Jul 2015 59,079 miles

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

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

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

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

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

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Nearside Front Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)

Offside Front Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

slight wear s/box

Fuel pipe/s corroded

Pass 19 Jun 2014 55,640 miles

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

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

Nearside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

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

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

Pass 16 Jul 2013 52,323 miles
Fail 15 Jul 2013 52,321 miles

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

front n/s brake grabbing

Pass 11 Jul 2012 48,885 miles

rear fuel pipes slightly corroded

rear shocker casings slightly corroded

Pass 2 Apr 2011 45,430 miles

all flex hose ends corroded

engine managment light on

fuel pipes very corroded

o/s/f coil spring and shockers corroded

o/s/f tyre worn

o/s/r tyre worn

Fail 1 Apr 2011 45,430 miles

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

all flex hose ends corroded

engine managment light on

fuel pipes very corroded

o/s/f coil spring and shockers corroded

o/s/f tyre worn

o/s/r tyre worn

nail in n/s/r tyre

Pass 2 Apr 2010 42,755 miles

both sill corroded

exhaust very corroded

n/s/f flex hose end corroded

Fail 2 Apr 2010 42,755 miles

Exhaust mounting missing (7.1.1b)

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

Offside Windscreen wiper blade insecure (8.2.2)

n/s/f flex hose end corroded

both sill corroded

exhaust very corroded

Pass 2 Apr 2009 29,801 miles
Fail 26 Mar 2009 29,751 miles

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

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

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

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not in good working order (function impaired) (1.1.4a)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Pass 8 Apr 2008 34,547 miles

rear exhaust box badly corroded

Fail 1 Apr 2008 34,544 miles

Nearside Front Axle swivel joint has excessive play in a swivel pin (2.5.A.3b)

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

rear exhaust box badly corroded

Pass 3 Apr 2007 27,254 miles
Fail 20 Mar 2007 27,251 miles

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

Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

rear exhaust very badly corroded

Pass 16 Mar 2006 22,521 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 NPP is a 2003 Suzuki Jimny in Blue with a 1,298cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 56.5%.

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 NPP, 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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SV03 NPP is a 2003 Suzuki Jimny, first registered on 20 March 2003.

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