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AM03 FVW

2003 Suzuki Jimny

Silver Petrol 1328cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires20 Oct 2026
Tests22 (20 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate90.9%

Mileage

117,906 mi
Last recorded117,906 miles
Recorded on7 Oct 2025
Typical for 2003 Suzuki Jimny57,891 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAM03 FVW
MakeSuzuki
ModelJimny
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,328cc

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MOT History

20 pass 2 fail
Pass 7 Oct 2025 117,906 miles

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

Pass 16 Oct 2024 115,697 miles
Pass 12 Oct 2023 113,550 miles
Pass 21 Oct 2022 111,074 miles

Central Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Lower Axle swivel pins and bushes swivel pin and/or bush slightly worn (5.1.2 (b) (i))

Pass 5 Oct 2021 107,406 miles
Pass 18 Sep 2020 102,797 miles
Pass 11 Sep 2019 98,682 miles
Pass 12 Sep 2018 94,324 miles
Pass 15 Sep 2017 87,038 miles
Pass 9 Sep 2016 76,504 miles
Pass 4 Sep 2015 67,106 miles
Pass 1 Sep 2014 60,019 miles

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

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

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

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

all tyres perished on sidewalls and in tread area

both front swivel hubs leaking oil

Pass 5 Sep 2013 53,783 miles

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

oil leak from o/s/f swivel hub

Pass 28 Aug 2012 45,926 miles
Fail 28 Aug 2012 45,926 miles

Windscreen has damage to the swept area in excess of a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 26 Aug 2011 36,005 miles

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

rear belts not checked no seats

Fail 26 Aug 2011 36,005 miles

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

Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone 'A' (8.3.1e)

rear belts not checked no seats

Pass 23 Aug 2010 31,652 miles

front brake pipes corroding

Pass 17 Aug 2009 29,610 miles
Pass 22 Aug 2008 25,673 miles
Pass 24 Aug 2007 22,926 miles

Corrosion to rear silencer seams - not blowing at time of test

Pass 1 Aug 2006 20,075 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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AM03 FVW is a 2003 Suzuki Jimny in Silver with a 1,328cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 90.9%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 AM03 FVW, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was AM03 FVW registered?

AM03 FVW is a 2003 Suzuki Jimny, first registered on 20 August 2003.

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The MOT history for AM03 FVW shows 22 tests with a 90.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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