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UCZ 2518

2003 Suzuki Jimny

Blue Petrol 1298cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 Aug 2026
Tests15 (11 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate73.3%

Mileage

130,322 mi
Last recorded130,322 miles
Recorded on22 Aug 2025
Typical for 2003 Suzuki Jimny57,891 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationUCZ 2518
MakeSuzuki
ModelJimny
Year2003
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,298cc

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MOT History

11 pass 4 fail
Pass 22 Aug 2025 130,322 miles

Offside Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 23 Nov 2023 111,342 miles
Pass 21 Nov 2022 97,520 miles

Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Fail 17 Nov 2022 97,514 miles

Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Front Brakes imbalanced across an axle (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Front Service brake excessively fluctuating (1.2.1 (e))

Nearside Rear Integral body structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Offside Front Integral body structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Offside Obligatory mirror seriously damaged, affecting the rear view (3.3 (b) (ii))

Offside Rear Integral body structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Pass 17 Nov 2021 91,998 miles

Central Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both d bushes slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Central Front all suspension components corroded

Nearside Rear rust hole

Offside Front Lower Suspension component pin or bush slightly worn lower axle swivel slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 16 Nov 2021 91,991 miles

Nearside Front Outer Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded central (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Upper Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Central Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both d bushes slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Central Front all suspension components corroded

Nearside Rear rust hole

Offside Front Lower Suspension component pin or bush slightly worn lower axle swivel slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 21 Dec 2020 91,556 miles
Fail 19 Sep 2020 91,473 miles

Brake pipe excessively corroded various sections of middle and rear has excessive corrosion (1.1.11 (c))

Front Position lamp not working both sides (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Lower Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced centre lower has rust corrosion holes both near side and off side lower seal (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Nearside Rear Seat belt installation has cut and/or reworked original webbing (10.1 (a))

Nearside Rear Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced excessive corrosion in prescribed area of near side rear shock absorber (6.1.1 (c) (i))

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

Offside Rear Seat belt installation has cut and/or reworked original webbing (10.1 (a))

Offside Rear Vehicle structure is fractured and structural rigidity is significantly reduced corrosion with in prescribed area of off and near side side rear wheel arch (both sides) (6.1.1 (a) (i))

Brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened both sides (1.1.14 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 28 Sep 2019 83,271 miles

Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Pass 20 Oct 2017 66,489 miles
Pass 25 Aug 2016 56,371 miles
Fail 16 Aug 2016 56,344 miles

Nearside Front Front wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.5.A.2)

Pass 12 Aug 2015 49,243 miles
Pass 17 Sep 2014 43,899 miles
Pass 3 Jul 2013 36,750 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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UCZ 2518 is a 2003 Suzuki Jimny in Blue with a 1,298cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.3%.

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 UCZ 2518, 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 UCZ 2518 registered?

UCZ 2518 is a 2003 Suzuki Jimny, first registered on 31 December 2003.

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