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CV03 WUB

2003 Suzuki Jimny

Red Petrol 1328cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 May 2026
Tests31 (20 pass, 11 fail)
Pass rate64.5%

Mileage

52,959 mi
Last recorded52,959 miles
Recorded on22 May 2025
Typical for 2003 Suzuki Jimny57,891 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCV03 WUB
MakeSuzuki
ModelJimny
Year2003
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,328cc

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MOT History

20 pass 11 fail
Pass 22 May 2025 52,959 miles

Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule all brake ferrules (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Fuel Pipe/s corroded ()

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

Nearside Rear Lower Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive spring mounting (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Passenger seat(s) missing at time of test ()

Offside Rear Passenger seat(s) missing at time of test ()

Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened rear axle and arms (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced chassis corroded (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Vehicle structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security central and rear (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Fail 21 May 2025 52,959 miles

Offside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule all brake ferrules (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Fuel Pipe/s corroded ()

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

Nearside Rear Lower Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive spring mounting (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Passenger seat(s) missing at time of test ()

Offside Rear Passenger seat(s) missing at time of test ()

Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened rear axle and arms (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced chassis corroded (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Vehicle structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security central and rear (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Pass 8 May 2024 51,528 miles

Nearside Rear Passenger seat(s) missing at time of test ()

Offside Rear Integral body structure is repaired but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced sill (6.1.1 (d) (i))

Offside Rear Passenger seat(s) missing at time of test ()

Rear Fuel Pipe/s corroded ()

Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened All rear arms and axle (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced body centre to rear corroded (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced chassis middle to rear (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Vehicle structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security middle and rear body mountings (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Fail 8 May 2024 51,528 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

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

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

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

Nearside Rear Passenger seat(s) missing at time of test ()

Offside Rear Integral body structure is repaired but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced sill (6.1.1 (d) (i))

Offside Rear Passenger seat(s) missing at time of test ()

Rear Fuel Pipe/s corroded ()

Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened All rear arms and axle (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced body centre to rear corroded (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced chassis middle to rear (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Vehicle structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security middle and rear body mountings (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Fail 10 Oct 2023 51,222 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Nearside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced sill (7.1.1 (a) (i))

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

Offside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced sill (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Integral body structure is fractured but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Fuel Pipe/s corroded ()

Offside Rear Integral body structure is fractured but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (a) (i))

Passenger seat(s) missing at time of test all rear ()

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

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

Rear Suspension rod attachment bracket/mounting corroded but its strength is not seriously reduced all mountings (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Rear Suspension rod corroded but not seriously weakened all arms (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 14 Oct 2022 50,274 miles

Offside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Rear Integral body structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security at body mounting (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Passenger seat(s) missing at time of test all rear seats ()

Fail 12 Oct 2022 50,265 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded to rear (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear Outer Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

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

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

Offside Rear Outer Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Rear Integral body structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security at body mounting (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Pass 4 Oct 2021 49,206 miles

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

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

Fail 4 Oct 2021 49,191 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Offside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

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

Pass 12 Oct 2020 47,778 miles

Both Track Rod Ends Corroded

Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened All Suspension Arms (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Fail 25 Sep 2020 47,776 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Nearside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced Inner Sill Also Body Mounting & Seat Area Excessively Corroded (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Offside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced Inner Sill Also Body Mounting & Seat Area Excessively Corroded (7.1.1 (a) (i))

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

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

Pass 12 Sep 2019 45,296 miles

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

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

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

Fail 12 Sep 2019 45,296 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

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

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

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

Pass 7 Sep 2018 42,725 miles

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

Fail 7 Sep 2018 42,725 miles

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

Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Pass 4 Sep 2017 38,682 miles

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

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

Pass 7 Sep 2016 34,355 miles
Pass 17 Sep 2015 29,504 miles
Pass 7 Apr 2015 29,409 miles
Fail 4 Apr 2014 28,924 miles

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

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

Pass 4 Apr 2014 28,924 miles
Pass 4 Apr 2013 28,478 miles

advise o/s swaivel joint housing slight weep of grease + n/s a little rusty

plastic cover sills fitted

Fail 4 Apr 2013 28,478 miles

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

advise o/s swaivel joint housing slight weep of grease + n/s a little rusty

plastic cover sills fitted

Pass 31 Mar 2012 28,079 miles

advise rear exhaust box poor condition

Pass 11 Apr 2011 27,667 miles
Pass 6 Apr 2010 27,120 miles
Pass 6 Apr 2009 26,426 miles
Pass 11 Apr 2008 25,907 miles
Pass 4 Apr 2007 25,332 miles
Pass 26 Apr 2006 24,545 miles
Fail 24 Apr 2006 24,545 miles

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

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

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 WUB is a 2003 Suzuki Jimny in Red with a 1,328cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 31 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.5%.

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

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The MOT history for CV03 WUB shows 31 tests with a 64.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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