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W70 TYL

2003 Suzuki Jimny

Blue Petrol 1328cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires17 Oct 2026
Tests27 (22 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate81.5%

Mileage

69,500 mi
Last recorded69,500 miles
Recorded on16 Oct 2025
Typical for 2003 Suzuki Jimny57,891 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationW70 TYL
MakeSuzuki
ModelJimny
Year2003
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,328cc

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MOT History

22 pass 5 fail
Pass 16 Oct 2025 69,500 miles

Offside Rear Inner Vehicle structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security cill corroded (6.2.2 (d) (i))

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

vehicle heavily soiled with mud to carry out full inspection

Fail 14 Oct 2025 69,485 miles

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

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

Offside Front Nail in tyre ()

Offside Rear Inner Vehicle structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security cill corroded (6.2.2 (d) (i))

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

vehicle heavily soiled with mud to carry out full inspection

Pass 18 Oct 2024 66,508 miles

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

Fail 8 Oct 2024 66,503 miles

Brake load sensing valve linkage defective and function impaired Spring missing (1.1.17 (a))

Offside Front Wheel bearing has excessive play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))

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

Pass 5 Oct 2023 63,216 miles
Fail 4 Oct 2023 63,215 miles

Nearside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Pass 13 Sep 2022 60,445 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 11 Oct 2021 57,668 miles

Steering box has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.3 (a) (i))

vehicle heavily undersealed

Pass 17 Sep 2020 54,940 miles
Fail 17 Sep 2020 54,940 miles

Nearside Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Offside Rear Fuel pipe leaking (6.1.3 (b) (i))

Pass 11 Sep 2019 53,246 miles

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

Offside Rear shock absorber appears to be weak

vehicle underside heavily undersilled

Pass 15 Aug 2018 51,203 miles

Rear Exhaust rear pipe corroded.

Under vehicle is heavily undersealed.

Pass 14 Aug 2017 494,793 miles
Fail 14 Aug 2017 494,793 miles

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

Offside Rear Fuel pipe leaking (7.2.3)

Pass 17 Aug 2016 46,727 miles
Pass 18 Aug 2015 44,287 miles
Pass 18 Aug 2015 44,287 miles
Pass 18 Aug 2015 44,287 miles
Pass 26 Aug 2014 41,715 miles
Pass 21 Aug 2013 38,927 miles

Fuel pipe/s corroded

Pass 28 Aug 2012 36,301 miles
Pass 18 Aug 2011 33,718 miles

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

Front discs corroded

Pass 18 Aug 2010 31,200 miles
Pass 11 Aug 2009 27,955 miles

Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Pass 20 Aug 2008 25,256 miles

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

fuel pipes corroding at rear

Pass 20 Aug 2007 21,506 miles
Pass 23 Aug 2006 16,801 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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W70 TYL is a 2003 Suzuki Jimny in Blue with a 1,328cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 27 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.5%.

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 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 W70 TYL, 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 W70 TYL registered?

W70 TYL is a 2003 Suzuki Jimny, first registered on 1 September 2003.

Is W70 TYL safe to buy?

The MOT history for W70 TYL shows 27 tests with a 81.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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