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SW03 EHP

2003 Suzuki Jimny

Silver Petrol 1328cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Jul 2019
Tests19 (12 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate63.2%

Mileage

118,585 mi
Last recorded118,585 miles
Recorded on17 Jul 2018
Typical for 2003 Suzuki Jimny57,891 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSW03 EHP
MakeSuzuki
ModelJimny
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,328cc

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MOT History

12 pass 7 fail
Pass 17 Jul 2018 118,585 miles
Pass 27 Mar 2017 110,614 miles
Fail 27 Mar 2017 110,614 miles

Headlamp aim too low near side and off side (1.8)

Pass 18 Aug 2015 99,127 miles
Fail 4 Aug 2015 99,125 miles

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

Nearside Brake pipe inadequately supported (3.6.B.1)

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

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

near side and offside front, 4 wheel drive vac pipes corroded

Pass 7 Aug 2014 93,344 miles

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

Steering component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.2.C.1h)

alternator drive belt is slipping

battery electrolyte level low

brather pipes on front axle corroded and broken

evidence of underbody corrosion in many places

Fail 4 Aug 2014 93,344 miles

Driver's door catch insecure (6.2.B.2)

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Exhaust noise is clearly in excess of that emitted by a similar vehicle fitted with a standard silencer in average condition (7.1.4)

Front Electrical wiring insecure (1.9.2a)

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

Nearside Front Front passenger door catch insecure (6.2.B.2)

Nearside Front Front suspension ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Steering component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.2.C.1h)

alternator drive belt is slipping

battery electrolyte level low

brather pipes on front axle corroded and broken

evidence of underbody corrosion in many places

Pass 2 Aug 2013 88,986 miles

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

Front 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

engine management light stays on

Pass 31 Jul 2012 84,084 miles

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

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

Fuel pipe/s corroded

management light stays on

Fail 31 Jul 2012 84,084 miles

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

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

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

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

Fuel pipe/s corroded

management light stays on

Pass 4 Aug 2011 77,426 miles

Front Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

engine management light stays on

front axle swivel ball slightly worn and corroded

Fail 3 Aug 2011 77,426 miles

Nearside Front position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

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

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 brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

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

Front Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

engine management light stays on

front axle swivel ball slightly worn and corroded

Pass 30 Jul 2010 58,862 miles

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

Pass 28 Jul 2009 41,662 miles
Pass 7 Aug 2008 27,898 miles
Fail 5 Aug 2008 27,887 miles

Nearside Front Ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

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

Pass 30 Jul 2007 22,483 miles
Fail 30 Jul 2007 22,474 miles

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

brake disc excessively scored (3.5.1h)

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 20 Jun 2006 17,096 miles

Nearside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

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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SW03 EHP is a 2003 Suzuki Jimny in Silver with a 1,328cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.2%.

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 SW03 EHP, 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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SW03 EHP is a 2003 Suzuki Jimny, first registered on 1 June 2003.

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