MOT Status
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128,944 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both rear going over rear axe (1.1.11 (c))
Nearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases back box (6.1.2 (a))
Offside Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))
Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))
Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))
Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced both rear inner sills (7.1.1 (a) (i))
Offside Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))
Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive both front out riggers (5.3.6 (a) (i))
Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive both inner sills (5.3.6 (a) (i))
Offside Rear Inner Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced sill (7.1.1 (a) (i))
Vehicle structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting both rear areas near furthest rearward mountings (6.2.2 (d) (i))
Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive both front out riggers (5.3.6 (a) (i))
Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive both inner sills (5.3.6 (a) (i))
Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases front section/cat (6.1.2 (a))
Nearside Rear Vehicle structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security (6.2.2 (d) (i))
Offside Front Obligatory mirror slightly loose (3.3 (b) (i))
Offside Rear Vehicle structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security (6.2.2 (d) (i))
Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))
Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))
Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases front section/cat (6.1.2 (a))
Nearside Rear Vehicle structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security (6.2.2 (d) (i))
Offside Front Obligatory mirror slightly loose (3.3 (b) (i))
Offside Rear Vehicle structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security (6.2.2 (d) (i))
Offside Brake pipe leaking on a hydraulic braking system front to rear x2 (1.1.11 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS
Advise rear exhaust back box.
Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
Advise rear exhaust back box.
Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))
Central Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))
Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
Fuel Pipe/s corroded
Fuel Pipe/s corroded
Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
Age cracks in nearside and offside tyre walls
Exhaust bracket corroded mid pipe
Fuel Pipe/s corroded
Offside Steering pivot point has slight play (2.2.B.1g)
Oil leak from filter
exhaust back box very corroded
front brake pads getting low
play offside front axle ball joint
exhaust back box corroded
rear seats removed
Nearside Rear Statutory seat belt of the wrong type. (5.1.1)
Offside Rear Statutory seat belt of the wrong type. (5.1.1)
exhaust back box corroded
Nearside front brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)
Nearside rear brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)
Offside front brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)
Offside rear brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)
exhaust rear section corroding
exhaust back box vey corroded
front tyres wearing outer edges
exhaust back box quite corroded
exhaust back box corroded
wipers poor
exhaust back box very corroded
front tyres wearing on edges
slight judder both sides front brakes
slight imbalance and variation front brakes
variation offside front brake, found using RBT
How Reliable is the Suzuki Jimny?
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Top MOT Failure Points
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VA03 SSV is a 2003 Suzuki Jimny in Silver with a 1,328cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 28 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.
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 performed better than the average for its year.
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 VA03 SSV, 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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VA03 SSV is a 2003 Suzuki Jimny, first registered on 26 August 2003.
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