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SY03 UAD

2003 Suzuki Jimny

Silver Petrol 1328cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Jan 2022
Tests23 (14 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate60.9%

Mileage

102,291 mi
Last recorded102,291 miles
Recorded on5 Jan 2021
Typical for 2003 Suzuki Jimny57,891 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSY03 UAD
MakeSuzuki
ModelJimny
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,328cc

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MOT History

14 pass 9 fail
Pass 5 Jan 2021 102,291 miles
Pass 25 Apr 2019 102,239 miles
Fail 11 Jan 2019 102,233 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength inner sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength inner sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Fluid leaking continuously posing a serious risk to road safety Swivel joint (8.4.1 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Wheel covered in oil on inside

Offside Front Fluid leak, but not excessive Swivel joint (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 5 Jan 2018 95,762 miles
Pass 13 Jan 2017 94,355 miles

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

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

body corroded behind light units n/s and o/s

front tyres perished

Fail 3 Jan 2017 94,324 miles

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

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

Rear Brake load sensing valve inoperative (3.6.E.3)

Nearside Front Body or chassis is cracked, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Body or chassis is cracked, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2) DANGEROUS

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

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

Steering system slightly tight (2.2.D.1)

body corroded behind light units n/s and o/s

front tyres perished

Pass 22 Jan 2016 92,829 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Front coil spring corroded BOTH (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Front Axle swivel joint has slight play OIL SEAL LEAKING (2.5.A.3b)

Pass 18 Feb 2015 90,414 miles
Fail 10 Feb 2015 90,406 miles

Brake performance not tested (3.7.A.1)

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Nearside Front Valve stem seriously damaged (4.1.D.1e)

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

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

Offside Front Valve stem seriously damaged (4.1.D.1e)

Offside Rear Valve stem seriously damaged (4.1.D.1e)

Offside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

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

offside front wheel bearing not tested (brake bind)

ofside front tyre not tested (brake bind)

Pass 4 Dec 2013 89,033 miles

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

Fail 3 Dec 2013 89,033 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 12 Dec 2012 82,558 miles
Fail 8 Aug 2012 82,330 miles

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 12 Aug 2011 75,469 miles
Fail 11 Aug 2011 75,469 miles

Offside Front coil spring fractured (2.4.C.1a)

Pass 17 Aug 2010 69,869 miles

o/s and n/s front swivel housing oil seals slight leak

Pass 14 Aug 2009 55,614 miles
Pass 15 Aug 2008 57,085 miles

advice oil laek at n/s and o/s front swivel joint housing

Fail 15 Aug 2008 57,085 miles

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

advice oil laek at n/s and o/s front swivel joint housing

Pass 20 Jul 2007 48,703 miles

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

Fail 20 Jul 2007 48,703 miles

Offside Front Front constant velocity joint is excessively worn (2.5.C.1b)

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

Pass 2 Aug 2006 35,647 miles
Fail 6 Jul 2006 34,944 miles

Nearside Front constant velocity joint is excessively worn (2.5.C.1b)

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

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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SY03 UAD is a 2003 Suzuki Jimny in Silver with a 1,328cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60.9%.

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 SY03 UAD, 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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SY03 UAD is a 2003 Suzuki Jimny, first registered on 31 July 2003.

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