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CE03 VNC

2003 Suzuki Jimny

Black Petrol 1298cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires8 Dec 2026
Tests31 (21 pass, 10 fail)
Pass rate67.7%

Mileage

51,438 mi
Last recorded51,438 miles
Recorded on4 Dec 2025
Typical for 2003 Suzuki Jimny57,891 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCE03 VNC
MakeSuzuki
ModelJimny
Year2003
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,298cc

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MOT History

21 pass 10 fail
Pass 4 Dec 2025 51,438 miles

Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))

Nearside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Offside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

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

Offside Rear Fuel Pipe/s corroded front to back ()

Fail 4 Dec 2025 51,438 miles

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Service brake efficiency below requirements (1.2.2 (a) (i))

Offside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))

Nearside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Offside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

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

Offside Rear Fuel Pipe/s corroded front to back ()

Pass 9 Dec 2024 44,293 miles
Fail 9 Dec 2024 44,293 miles

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 4 Dec 2023 39,239 miles
Fail 30 Nov 2023 39,231 miles

Nearside Front Wheel bearing has excessive play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

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

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

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear pipes near clips towards rear (1.1.11 (c))

Front Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.1 (b) (i))

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

Pass 5 Dec 2022 35,853 miles

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

Nearside Front Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Lower Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material brake pipe to rubber hose (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Fuel Pipe/s corroded ()

Offside Rear Lower Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

Pass 8 Dec 2021 32,183 miles

Fuel Pipe/s corroded ()

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

Nearside Front Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Fail 12 Nov 2021 32,149 miles

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

Both front hub seals are leaking .

Front to rear fuel pipes are corroded

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

Pass 17 Nov 2020 30,121 miles

Corrosion at NSF and OSF swivel hubs.

Fail 5 Nov 2020 30,120 miles

Offside Rear Wheel bearing has excessive play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Corrosion at NSF and OSF swivel hubs.

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Wheel bearing has slight play OSF and NSR (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Pass 2 Nov 2019 27,513 miles
Fail 31 Oct 2019 27,513 miles

Brake lever has insufficient reserve travel (1.1.2 (a))

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

Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded X2 along rear axle (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 22 Oct 2018 24,179 miles

Offside front swivel joint lower pivot pin has play in it

exhaust is blowing

offside front swivel joint is leaking

Fail 22 Oct 2018 24,179 miles

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

exhaust is blowing

offside front swivel joint is leaking

Pass 2 Nov 2017 21,093 miles
Pass 20 Mar 2017 20,694 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

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

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

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

Towball/hitch not fitted at time of test ()

Fail 20 Mar 2017 20,694 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

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

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

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

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

Towball/hitch not fitted at time of test ()

Pass 5 Apr 2016 19,562 miles

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

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

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

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

Offside Rear fuel pipes corroded

eml on dash

no towball fitted

Fail 5 Apr 2016 19,560 miles

Nearside Front Valve stem seriously damaged (4.1.D.1e)

Offside Front Valve stem seriously damaged (4.1.D.1e)

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

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

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

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

Offside Rear fuel pipes corroded

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases join (7.1.2)

eml on dash

no towball fitted

Pass 4 Mar 2015 18,782 miles
Pass 17 Mar 2014 17,680 miles
Fail 19 Mar 2013 15,883 miles

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

Pass 19 Mar 2013 15,883 miles
Pass 22 Mar 2012 14,515 miles

exhuast centre mount deteriorated

offside front wiper split

Pass 16 Mar 2011 13,314 miles

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

rear fuel pipes slightly corroded

Pass 11 Mar 2010 12,377 miles
Pass 19 Mar 2009 11,014 miles
Pass 19 Mar 2008 9,368 miles
Pass 21 Mar 2007 7,867 miles

Battery insecure

Nearside front brake caliper damp,No sign of visible leaks

Pass 8 Mar 2006 6,046 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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CE03 VNC is a 2003 Suzuki Jimny in Black with a 1,298cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 31 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 67.7%.

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 CE03 VNC, 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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CE03 VNC is a 2003 Suzuki Jimny, first registered on 29 March 2003.

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