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WD03 NKC

2003 Suzuki Jimny

Black Petrol 1328cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 Jun 2023
Tests27 (17 pass, 10 fail)
Pass rate63%

Mileage

95,438 mi
Last recorded95,438 miles
Recorded on14 Jun 2022
Typical for 2003 Suzuki Jimny57,891 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWD03 NKC
MakeSuzuki
ModelJimny
Year2003
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,328cc

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MOT History

17 pass 10 fail
Pass 14 Jun 2022 95,438 miles

Rear Prop shaft joint worn, but not excessively (6.1.7 (c) (i))

Fail 9 Jun 2022 95,436 miles

Central Vehicle structure is fractured and structural rigidity is significantly reduced (6.1.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

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

Nearside Rear Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Front Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

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

Offside Rear Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Rear Prop shaft joint excessively worn (6.1.7 (c) (i))

Service brake efficiency below requirements (1.2.2 (a) (i))

Gearbox mounting defective Broken on one side,, cable tired the other side ()

Pass 10 Jun 2021 91,595 miles

No reversing lights

Vehicle very muddy making proper inspection difficult

Fail 9 Jun 2021 91,593 miles

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

Prop shaft joint excessively worn rear prop rear UJ (6.1.7 (c) (i))

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively both (3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Wheel bearing play so excessive that directional control is impaired (5.1.3 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

No reversing lights

Vehicle very muddy making proper inspection difficult

Pass 17 Aug 2020 85,547 miles
Fail 12 Aug 2020 85,544 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn axle control arm bushes rtear (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced undersill area (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Offside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced undersill area (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded to the extent that control of the vehicle is likely to be adversely affected control arm chassis mounting area (5.3.6 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded to the extent that control of the vehicle is likely to be adversely affected rear axle control arm chassis mounting area (5.3.6 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 2 Aug 2019 78,698 miles

front 4wd vacuum pipes broken

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material all pipes (1.1.11 (c))

Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced rear floor pan (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Nearside Inner Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Front Inner Integral body structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security sill (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Offside Gearbox mounting defective transfer box mounting ()

Offside Inner Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 29 Jul 2019 78,698 miles

Nearside Outer Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced chassis (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Inner Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced chassis (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material all pipes (1.1.11 (c))

Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced rear floor pan (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Nearside Inner Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Front Inner Integral body structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security sill (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Offside Gearbox mounting defective transfer box mounting ()

Offside Inner Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

front 4wd vacuum pipes broken

Pass 28 Jul 2018 71,785 miles

Fuel Pipe/s corroded ()

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

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

underbody freshly undersealed

Fail 18 May 2018 71,689 miles

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

Brake pipe excessively corroded both front to rear (3.6.B.2c)

Brake pipe excessively corroded both pipes on rear axle (3.6.B.2c)

Brake pipe excessively corroded pipes from rear valve unit (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (3.7.B.5b)

Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded both inner sills (5.2.6)

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

heavy corrossion front to rear fuel pipes

heavy corrossion on rear floor pans

Pass 24 May 2017 66,060 miles

Rear exhaust hanger snapped and tail pipe corroded

Vehicles internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights ()

corrosion under vehicle

front - rear brake pipes heavily undersealed

Fail 23 May 2017 66,060 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded inner chassis rail - marked (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded floor under rear seats - marked (5.2.6)

Offside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded floor under rear seats - marked (5.2.6)

Offside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded inner sill - marked (5.2.6)

Rear exhaust hanger snapped and tail pipe corroded

Vehicles internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights ()

corrosion under vehicle

front - rear brake pipes heavily undersealed

Pass 18 Oct 2016 66,031 miles

Brake pipe treatment/undersealed/underbody repairs

Rear exhaust corrosion/repair

Sill covers fitted

Underbody corrosion and treatment

Fail 4 Oct 2016 66,030 miles

Front Brake pipe excessively corroded Under brake servo (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded Boot floorpan (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Side repeater incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

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

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

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded inner sill (2.4.A.3)

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded Boot floorpan (2.4.A.3)

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

Sill covers fitted

Underbody corrosion and treatment

Pass 7 Oct 2015 65,699 miles

Nearside Brake pipe slightly corroded front to rear (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Brake pipe slightly corroded front to rear (3.6.B.2c)

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

Offside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Fail 6 Oct 2015 65,699 miles

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

Nearside Brake pipe slightly corroded front to rear (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Brake pipe slightly corroded front to rear (3.6.B.2c)

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

Offside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Pass 2 Oct 2014 60,514 miles
Pass 11 Sep 2013 53,706 miles
Pass 17 Sep 2012 48,213 miles

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

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

Pass 19 Sep 2011 43,381 miles
Pass 17 Aug 2010 38,319 miles
Fail 16 Aug 2010 38,309 miles

Front Exhaust has part of the system excessively deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Nearside Front Seat belt retracting mechanism defective (5.2.5b)

Pass 10 Aug 2009 31,150 miles

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Pass 11 Aug 2008 25,290 miles
Pass 16 Aug 2007 21,185 miles
Fail 15 Aug 2007 21,173 miles

Nearside Front Lower Steering pivot point has excessive play (2.2.B.1g)

Nearside Front brake disc contaminated by oil (3.5.1h)

Nearside Front brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Front Lower Steering pivot point has excessive play (2.2.B.1g)

Offside Front brake disc contaminated by oil (3.5.1h)

Offside Front brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

Pass 8 Jun 2006 15,894 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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WD03 NKC is a 2003 Suzuki Jimny in Black with a 1,328cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 27 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63%.

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 WD03 NKC, 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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WD03 NKC is a 2003 Suzuki Jimny, first registered on 26 June 2003.

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