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YW03 FVT

2003 Suzuki Jimny

Silver Petrol 1328cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Aug 2016
Tests15 (10 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

119,050 mi
Last recorded119,050 miles
Recorded on4 Aug 2016
Typical for 2003 Suzuki Jimny57,891 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYW03 FVT
MakeSuzuki
ModelJimny
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,328cc

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MOT History

10 pass 5 fail
Fail 4 Aug 2016 119,050 miles

Brake pedal spongy (3.3.B.1b)

Nearside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded inner wheel arch (5.2.6)

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded several places (2.4.A.3)

Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded inner wheel arch (5.2.6)

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded several places (2.4.A.3)

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

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

Oil leak sump leaking ()

surface corrosion on all steering and suspension components

Pass 28 Jul 2015 114,900 miles

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

Oil leak

nearside rear tyre perished on outer tyre wall

surface corrosion on all suspension and steering components

Fail 28 Jul 2015 114,900 miles

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

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Oil leak

nearside rear tyre perished on outer tyre wall

surface corrosion on all suspension and steering components

Pass 8 Aug 2014 112,074 miles

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

surface corrosion on chasis and all steering and suspension components.

Fail 5 Aug 2014 112,074 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Inner Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Outer Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

surface corrosion on chasis and all steering and suspension components.

Pass 2 Aug 2013 109,570 miles

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

corrosion on both sides of front crossmember

surface corrosion on all metal brake pipes at rear load valve

surface corrosion on both full length metal brake pipes

Pass 6 Aug 2012 107,343 miles

Oil leak

surface corrosion on both full length metal brake pipes and pipes at brake compensating valve

Pass 3 Aug 2011 104,712 miles

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

Oil leak

Fail 3 Aug 2011 104,712 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has negligible damping effect (2.7.5)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has negligible damping effect (2.7.5)

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

Oil leak

surface corrosion on metal brake pipes on rear axle

Fail 27 Jul 2010 101,335 miles

Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 27 Jul 2010 101,335 miles
Pass 4 Aug 2009 96,011 miles
Pass 24 Jul 2008 86,040 miles
Pass 26 Apr 2007 67,760 miles

Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

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

Pass 8 Aug 2006 53,880 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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YW03 FVT is a 2003 Suzuki Jimny in Silver with a 1,328cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 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 YW03 FVT, 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 YW03 FVT registered?

YW03 FVT is a 2003 Suzuki Jimny, first registered on 9 August 2003.

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