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WG03 ZZY

2003 Suzuki Jimny

Red Petrol 1298cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Jun 2022
Tests20 (16 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

97,442 mi
Last recorded97,442 miles
Recorded on2 Jun 2021
Typical for 2003 Suzuki Jimny57,891 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWG03 ZZY
MakeSuzuki
ModelJimny
Year2003
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,298cc

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MOT History

16 pass 4 fail
Pass 2 Jun 2021 97,442 miles

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

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

Fail 1 Jun 2021 97,442 miles

Front Brake disc significantly and obviously worn (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Drag link end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

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

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage fractured link (5.3.3 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

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

Pass 29 May 2020 93,240 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 29 May 2019 89,206 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both front rear (1.1.11 (c))

both inner sills corroded

Fail 29 May 2019 89,206 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both front rear (1.1.11 (c))

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

both inner sills corroded

Pass 18 May 2018 81,117 miles

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

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

Fail 15 May 2018 122,409 miles

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

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

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

Pass 1 Jun 2017 72,107 miles
Pass 10 Mar 2016 62,370 miles
Pass 11 May 2015 60,811 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Offside rear parking (secondary) brake imbalance requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.6b)

front hubs slightly damp

Fail 11 May 2015 60,806 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

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

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

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Offside rear parking (secondary) brake imbalance requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.6b)

front hubs slightly damp

Pass 15 May 2014 60,504 miles

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

rear exhaust corroded

Pass 8 Mar 2013 57,733 miles

Rear silencer outer skin and heat shield corroded

Pass 12 Mar 2012 54,004 miles
Pass 7 Mar 2011 48,890 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 10 Mar 2010 44,495 miles

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

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 13 Mar 2009 40,719 miles
Pass 14 Mar 2008 36,940 miles
Pass 13 Jul 2007 35,394 miles
Pass 19 Jun 2006 29,496 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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WG03 ZZY is a 2003 Suzuki Jimny in Red with a 1,298cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 WG03 ZZY, 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 WG03 ZZY registered?

WG03 ZZY is a 2003 Suzuki Jimny, first registered on 18 July 2003.

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