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2003 Suzuki Jimny

Red Petrol 1328cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 Aug 2019
Tests22 (15 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate68.2%

Mileage

136,463 mi
Last recorded136,463 miles
Recorded on16 Aug 2018
Typical for 2003 Suzuki Jimny57,891 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWV03 CUK
MakeSuzuki
ModelJimny
Year2003
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,328cc

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MOT History

15 pass 7 fail
Pass 16 Aug 2018 136,463 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

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

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

Offside Rear fuel pipes corroded

Power steering component has slight seepage from a component pipe from steering box (2.1.5 (a))

Fail 16 Aug 2018 136,463 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

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

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

Offside Rear fuel pipes corroded

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

Power steering component has slight seepage from a component pipe from steering box (2.1.5 (a))

Pass 28 Sep 2017 136,242 miles

Corrosion on sills and chassis

Fuel pipes corroded

Nearside Rear Upper Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Offside Rear Upper Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

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

Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded pipes at load valve (3.6.B.2c)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Fail 28 Sep 2017 136,242 miles

Corrosion on sills and chassis

Fuel pipes corroded

Nearside Rear Upper Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Offside Rear Upper Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

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

Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded pipes at load valve (3.6.B.2c)

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 3 Sep 2016 131,207 miles

Brake pipe slightly corroded both front to rear and rear axle pipes (3.6.B.2c)

fuel pipes corroded

suspect gearbox oil leak

Fail 2 Sep 2016 131,205 miles

Brake pedal spongy (3.3.B.1b)

Front Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Nearside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

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

Offside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

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

Brake pipe slightly corroded both front to rear and rear axle pipes (3.6.B.2c)

fuel pipes corroded

suspect gearbox oil leak

Pass 29 Sep 2015 118,072 miles
Fail 25 Sep 2015 118,072 miles

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

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

Offside Front Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

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

Offside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

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

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

engine light on dash

Pass 8 Sep 2014 102,376 miles

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

Oil leak

Fail 8 Sep 2014 102,376 miles

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

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

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

Oil leak

Pass 11 Sep 2013 90,077 miles

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

Pass 29 Jan 2013 88,200 miles
Pass 10 Apr 2012 80,614 miles
Fail 10 Apr 2012 80,614 miles

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

Pass 26 Mar 2011 68,386 miles

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

o/s &n/s front hub seals grease leaking

oil leaking

Fail 21 Mar 2011 68,207 miles

Centre Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

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

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

o/s &n/s front hub seals grease leaking

oil leaking

Pass 8 Apr 2010 55,974 miles
Pass 19 May 2009 53,490 miles
Pass 12 May 2008 49,079 miles
Pass 13 Feb 2008 47,947 miles
Pass 23 May 2007 44,152 miles

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

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

Pass 23 May 2006 34,934 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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WV03 CUK is a 2003 Suzuki Jimny in Red with a 1,328cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.2%.

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 WV03 CUK, 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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WV03 CUK is a 2003 Suzuki Jimny, first registered on 23 May 2003.

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