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WL03 CTY

2003 Suzuki Jimny

Red Petrol 1298cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 Dec 2021
Tests24 (16 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

82,455 mi
Last recorded82,455 miles
Recorded on22 Dec 2020
Typical for 2003 Suzuki Jimny57,891 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWL03 CTY
MakeSuzuki
ModelJimny
Year2003
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,298cc

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MOT History

16 pass 8 fail
Pass 22 Dec 2020 82,455 miles

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

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

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

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

Rear Fuel Pipe/s corroded ()

Fail 21 Dec 2020 82,455 miles

Front Bumper damaged and likely to cause injury when grazed or contacted bumper removed (6.1.4 (a) (i))

Front Registration plate incorrect (0.1 (c))

Nearside Front Wheel bearing rough when rotated (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

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

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

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

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

Rear Fuel Pipe/s corroded ()

Pass 21 Nov 2019 120,067 miles

Nearside Rear passenger seat missing

Fail 19 Nov 2019 120,067 miles

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

Central Front Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Nearside Rear passenger seat missing

Pass 23 Oct 2018 79,586 miles

Fuel Pipe/s corroded front to rear ()

Nearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

all tyres have cuts to side walls

Fail 22 Oct 2018 79,586 miles

Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (a))

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

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

Power steering pipe/hose leaking (2.1.5 (a))

Fuel Pipe/s corroded front to rear ()

Nearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

all tyres have cuts to side walls

Pass 20 Oct 2017 78,065 miles

Front Oil leak ()

Offside Front hub seal weeping

Offside Rear Lower Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Power steering fluid level low, but not below minimum (2.3.1)

fuel pipes corroding

Fail 14 Oct 2017 78,001 miles

Nearside Front Body has a sharp edge caused by damage bumper (6.1.C.1)

Offside Front Front wheel bearing has excessive play (2.5.A.3c)

Offside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded inner sill (5.2.6)

Front Oil leak ()

Offside Front hub seal weeping

Offside Rear Lower Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Power steering fluid level low, but not below minimum (2.3.1)

fuel pipes corroding

Pass 25 Oct 2016 74,307 miles

corrosion in rear of bootfloor

n/s/r tyre perished

Oil leak ()

Fuel Pipe/s corroded ()

Nearside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 17 Aug 2015 92,520 miles

Fuel pipe/s corroded

Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Front Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)

Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Oil leak

plastic sill covers fitted

slight cracking to offside front and offside rear tyres

some surface corrosion to underside of vehicle

Fail 17 Aug 2015 92,520 miles

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

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

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Fuel pipe/s corroded

Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Front Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)

Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Oil leak

plastic sill covers fitted

slight cracking to offside front and offside rear tyres

some surface corrosion to underside of vehicle

Pass 22 Aug 2014 64,890 miles

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

Fuel pipe/s corroded

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

Oil leak

slight corrosion to exhaust system

slight corrosion to rear suspension iron work

Pass 26 Jul 2013 59,331 miles

Oil leak

Fail 24 Jul 2013 59,331 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Oil leak

Pass 25 Jul 2012 55,211 miles

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

Oil leak

Pass 21 Jul 2011 48,501 miles
Fail 21 Jul 2011 48,501 miles

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Pass 28 Jun 2010 42,299 miles
Pass 24 Jul 2009 34,539 miles
Pass 3 Jul 2008 29,766 miles

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

Offside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

covers fitted to both sills

Pass 4 Jul 2007 20,137 miles
Fail 25 Jan 2007 19,202 miles

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

Pass 25 Jan 2007 19,202 miles
Pass 16 Mar 2006 14,045 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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WL03 CTY is a 2003 Suzuki Jimny in Red with a 1,298cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 WL03 CTY, 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 WL03 CTY registered?

WL03 CTY is a 2003 Suzuki Jimny, first registered on 17 April 2003.

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