MOT Status
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101,968 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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50+ data pointsMOT History
Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
Nearside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))
Nearside Rear Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))
Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Offside Rear Coil spring insecure (5.3.1 (a) (i))
Offside Rear Outer Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength (5.3.6 (a) (i))
Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))
Nearside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))
Offside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))
Offside Rear Wheel hub spigot mounting slightly worn slight play (5.2.1 (b) (i))
Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))
Brake pipe excessively corroded two pipes running front to the rear (1.1.11 (c))
Nearside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))
Offside Front Brake hose excessively damaged (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
Offside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))
Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded on the axle (1.1.11 (c))
Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded two pipes to the limiting valve (1.1.11 (c))
Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))
Front Brake drum worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened near and offside (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive near and offside (7.1.1 (a) (i))
Nearside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))
Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement radius arm bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
Nearside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))
Nearside Rear Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced spring seat (6.1.1 (c) (i))
Offside Front Position lamp light intensity significantly reduced (4.2.3 (a) (ii))
Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement radius arm bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
Offside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))
Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material in the wheel arch (1.1.11 (c))
Offside Rear Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced spring seat (6.1.1 (c) (i))
Rear Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.1 (b) (i))
Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive near and offside (7.1.1 (a) (i))
Rear Vehicle structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security (6.2.2 (d) (i))
Headlamp lens slightly defective both (4.1.1 (b) (i))
Nearside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement trailing arm to axle (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Offside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement trailing arm to axle (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
rear of vehicle has a lot of corrosion but not weakened in any way
Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
Nearside Rear brake bake plate is slightly damp
Offside Front Brake hose slightly damaged (1.1.12 (b) (i))
Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
Spare tyre defective nail ()
some suspension and body parts are corroded and are not excessive at present
Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS
Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
Nearside Rear brake bake plate is slightly damp
Offside Front Brake hose slightly damaged (1.1.12 (b) (i))
Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
Spare tyre defective nail ()
some suspension and body parts are corroded and are not excessive at present
Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
Offside Front swivel hub leaking oil.
Nearside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced inner sill area within prescribed area excessively corroded. (7.1.1 (a) (i))
Nearside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))
Offside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced inner sill area within prescribed area excessively corroded. (7.1.1 (a) (i))
Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength rear axle mounting area. (5.3.6 (a) (i))
Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded cross pipe on rear axle (1.1.11 (c))
Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
Offside Front swivel hub leaking oil.
slight play in rear u/j on rear propshaft
Centre Stop lamp has less than 50% of the light sources illuminating (1.2.1b)
Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
Nearside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)
Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
front brakes release unevenly (3.7.B.4)
Centre Stop lamp has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% (1.2.1b)
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)
Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
front brakes slightly sticking and front discs need changing
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)
Nearside Front Axle swivel joint has excessive play (2.5.A.3b)
Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
Offside Front Axle swivel joint has excessive play (2.5.A.3b)
Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
Offside Front Axle king pin has slight play in pin and/or bush (2.5.A.3a)
Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)
Offside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)
Offside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)
How Reliable is the Suzuki Jimny?
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Top MOT Failure Points
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WJ03 HVW is a 2003 Suzuki Jimny in Blue with a 1,328cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 26 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69.2%.
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 WJ03 HVW, 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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WJ03 HVW is a 2003 Suzuki Jimny, first registered on 24 March 2003.
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