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CV03 PNX

2003 Suzuki Jimny

Blue Petrol 1298cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires3 Mar 2027
Tests25 (16 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate64%

Mileage

90,894 mi
Last recorded90,894 miles
Recorded on4 Mar 2026
Typical for 2003 Suzuki Jimny57,891 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCV03 PNX
MakeSuzuki
ModelJimny
Year2003
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,298cc

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MOT History

16 pass 9 fail
Pass 4 Mar 2026 90,894 miles

Coil spring corroded both rear (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 28 Nov 2024 90,602 miles

Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

o/s and n/s front axle swivel housings pitted

Pass 13 Jun 2020 85,380 miles

Both front axle swivel joints corroded

Front Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing both sides (5.3.2 (b))

Fuel Pipe/s corroded ()

Rear Coil spring corroded both sides (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Rear Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing both sides (5.3.2 (b))

Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive both rear trailing arm mounting areas (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Fail 29 May 2020 85,275 miles

Exhaust silencer insecure (8.1.1 (b) (i))

Front Registration plate inscription illegible (0.1 (b))

Offside Brake pipe excessively corroded half way along chassis (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength chassis near body mount (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Both front axle swivel joints corroded

Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing corroded (5.3.2 (b))

Nearside Fuel Pipe/s corroded ()

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing corroded (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing corroded (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing corroded (5.3.2 (b))

Rear Coil spring corroded both sides (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive both rear trailing arm front mounting areas (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 6 Sep 2019 78,867 miles

Central fuel pipes slight corrosion

Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material brake pipes along front axle (1.1.11 (c))

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

Pass 21 Sep 2018 74,469 miles

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

Fuel Pipe/s corroded ()

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

Fail 20 Sep 2018 74,468 miles

Electrical wiring insulation so damaged or deteriorated it is likely to cause a short-circuit Under bonnet (4.11 (c) (ii))

Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Fuel Pipe/s corroded ()

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 20 Sep 2017 74,246 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)

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

Offside Rear Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)

fuel lines corroded

Fail 19 Sep 2017 74,246 miles

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

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

Offside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)

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

Offside Rear Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)

fuel lines corroded

transfer box mount broken

Pass 13 Oct 2016 72,562 miles

Brake pipe slightly corroded FRONT TO REAR (3.6.B.2c)

Fuel Pipe/s corroded ()

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1a)

Pass 22 Aug 2015 68,086 miles

Corrosion to both rear body mounts but not excessive

Corrosion to chassis

Nearside Inner Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Sill (5.2.6)

Offside Inner Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Sill (5.2.6)

fuel pipes corroded but not excessive

Fail 22 Aug 2015 68,082 miles

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

Corrosion to both rear body mounts but not excessive

Corrosion to chassis

Nearside Inner Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Sill (5.2.6)

Offside Inner Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Sill (5.2.6)

fuel pipes corroded but not excessive

Pass 21 Aug 2014 66,054 miles

Front registration plate delaminated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Fail 21 Aug 2014 66,052 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

Nearside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

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

Front registration plate delaminated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 11 Sep 2013 64,181 miles
Fail 11 Sep 2013 64,170 miles

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

Offside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Front Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Pass 14 Aug 2012 60,014 miles

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

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

rear exhaust deterioated

Pass 23 Aug 2011 57,928 miles

Battery insecure

Car pulls to left -- uneven tyre wear -- Suspect tracking fault

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

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

Front brake discs corroded

N/S/R Tyre cracked

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

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

Surface corrosion on front suspension

Surface corrosion on rear suspension

Fail 23 Aug 2011 57,928 miles

Battery insecure

Car pulls to left -- uneven tyre wear -- Suspect tracking fault

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

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

Front brake discs corroded

N/S/R Tyre cracked

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too high and too far to the left. (1.8)

Surface corrosion on front suspension

Surface corrosion on rear suspension

Pass 15 Aug 2009 57,631 miles

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

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)

Fail 15 Aug 2009 57,631 miles

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

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

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

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

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

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

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

Pass 13 Feb 2009 57,550 miles
Fail 17 Jan 2009 57,542 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Nearside Front Steering pivot point has excessive play (2.2.B.1g)

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Front Steering pivot point has excessive play (2.2.B.1g)

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

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Pass 27 Sep 2007 39,582 miles

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

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

oil on rear of front hubs

Pass 14 Mar 2006 28,433 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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CV03 PNX is a 2003 Suzuki Jimny in Blue with a 1,298cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64%.

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 CV03 PNX, 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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CV03 PNX is a 2003 Suzuki Jimny, first registered on 14 March 2003.

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