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WV03 CWC

2003 Suzuki Jimny

Blue Petrol 1328cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Dec 2022
Tests23 (16 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate69.6%

Mileage

100,996 mi
Last recorded100,996 miles
Recorded on7 Dec 2021
Typical for 2003 Suzuki Jimny57,891 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWV03 CWC
MakeSuzuki
ModelJimny
Year2003
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,328cc

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MOT History

16 pass 7 fail
Pass 7 Dec 2021 100,996 miles

Fuel Pipe/s corroded ()

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

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

parking brake lever high

Pass 8 Dec 2020 95,811 miles

Nearside slightly Insecure

front to rear brake pipes slightly corroded at centre clip

fuel pipes corroded

slight corrosion front inner wheel arches by body mounts

slight corrosion rear inner wheel arches by body mounts

Pass 16 Aug 2019 92,516 miles

Nearside Front Coil spring modified but not seriously weakened (5.3.1 (d) (i))

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

Nearside Rear Coil spring modified but not seriously weakened (5.3.1 (d) (i))

Offside Front Coil spring modified but not seriously weakened (5.3.1 (d) (i))

Offside Front Fluid leak, but not excessive axle seepage (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Coil spring modified but not seriously weakened (5.3.1 (d) (i))

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

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

Rear Suspension component modified but not seriously weakened panhard rod (5.3.3 (c) (i))

Wheel/tyre protruding beyond wheel arch all ()

Pass 16 Oct 2018 87,290 miles

Coil spring modified but not seriously weakened all springs (5.3.1 (d) (i))

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Front Anti-roll bar damaged but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Suspension component pin or bush slightly worn panhard rod (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear boot floor corroded.

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing all tyres (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 31 Oct 2017 82,468 miles

Central Fuel Pipe/s corroded offside ()

Offside Front Inner tyre covered in oil

Offside Front axle hub leaking oil

Fail 30 Oct 2017 82,468 miles

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

Nearside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded floor (5.2.6)

Offside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded floor (5.2.6)

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

Central Fuel Pipe/s corroded offside ()

Offside Front Inner tyre covered in oil

Offside Front axle hub leaking oil

Pass 12 Oct 2016 78,847 miles
Fail 12 Oct 2016 78,847 miles

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

Pass 13 Oct 2015 74,628 miles
Fail 8 Oct 2015 74,627 miles

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

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

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

Offside Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Offside Front Outer axle oil seal leaking

Fail 10 Sep 2014 68,230 miles

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

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

offside hub seal slight leek

Pass 10 Sep 2014 68,230 miles

offside hub seal slight leek

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

Pass 10 Oct 2013 63,409 miles
Fail 7 Oct 2013 63,369 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Offside Front Axle king pin has excessive play in pin and/or bush adversely affecting the steering (2.5.A.3a)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 25 Sep 2012 54,813 miles

Offside Front Axle swivel joint has slight movement between a swivel joint and its housing (2.5.A.1b)

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

Fail 15 Sep 2011 45,309 miles

Nearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

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

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

Offside Rear Valve stem slightly damaged (4.1.D.1e)

Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

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

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

Pass 15 Sep 2011 45,309 miles

Nearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

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

Offside Rear Valve stem slightly damaged (4.1.D.1e)

Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

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

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

Pass 16 Sep 2010 34,638 miles

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

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

Pass 7 Oct 2009 26,613 miles

ADVISE, rear exhaust back box outter casing deteriorating.

ADVISE, slight leak from o/s/f inner hub seal.

ADVISE, slight play in o/s/f wheel bearing.

Pass 8 Oct 2008 22,735 miles
Pass 25 Jul 2007 17,899 miles
Fail 23 Jul 2007 17,897 miles

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

Pass 20 Apr 2006 14,643 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 CWC is a 2003 Suzuki Jimny in Blue with a 1,328cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69.6%.

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 CWC, 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 CWC is a 2003 Suzuki Jimny, first registered on 31 March 2003.

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