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DF03 YVK

2003 Suzuki Jimny

Black Petrol 1298cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 Jan 2026
Tests26 (18 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate69.2%

Mileage

79,938 mi
Last recorded79,938 miles
Recorded on20 Jan 2026
Typical for 2003 Suzuki Jimny57,891 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDF03 YVK
MakeSuzuki
ModelJimny
Year2003
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,298cc

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MOT History

18 pass 8 fail
Fail 20 Jan 2026 79,938 miles

Nearside Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength sills (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

Offside Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength sills (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material x 2 (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 20 Jan 2025 77,918 miles

Heavy surface corrosion front and rear axles, all front and rear suspension parts, surface corrosion front to rear brake pipes, surface corrosion chassis front and rear

Fail 20 Jan 2025 77,918 miles

Heavy surface corrosion front and rear axles, all front and rear suspension parts, surface corrosion front to rear brake pipes, surface corrosion chassis front and rear

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

Pass 20 Jan 2024 73,892 miles

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

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

Offside Front Outer Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

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

front and rear axles and suspension components undersealed

Pass 19 Jan 2023 68,801 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material FRONT TO REAR (1.1.11 (c))

Sill covers fitted not allowing full inspection

Fail 13 Jan 2023 68,792 miles

Offside Front Steering component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.1.2 (e) (i))

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material FRONT TO REAR (1.1.11 (c))

Sill covers fitted not allowing full inspection

Pass 18 Jan 2022 63,988 miles
Fail 14 Jan 2022 63,988 miles

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

Nearside Stop lamp(s) not working Brake light inop (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play Nearside rear trackrod end (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Pass 9 Dec 2020 62,955 miles

Advise. front to rear brake pipes starting to corrode

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

Offside Front Advise. slight play in offside front tractor joints

Pass 13 Jun 2019 60,424 miles
Fail 12 Jun 2019 60,424 miles

Central Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 24 May 2018 57,766 miles
Pass 12 Oct 2016 53,927 miles

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

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

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

Pass 13 Oct 2015 50,989 miles
Pass 12 Nov 2014 48,318 miles
Fail 11 Nov 2014 48,318 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

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

oil leak

Pass 19 Nov 2013 44,208 miles
Pass 29 Nov 2012 41,157 miles
Fail 28 Nov 2012 41,157 miles

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

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

exhaust back box skin peeling

Pass 3 Sep 2012 40,893 miles
Pass 17 May 2011 36,560 miles
Pass 14 May 2010 33,354 miles
Fail 13 May 2010 33,354 miles

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

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

Nearside front wiper blade slightly split

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

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

Pass 12 May 2009 30,121 miles

Both rear tyres starting to perish.

Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

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

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

Pass 28 Feb 2008 26,248 miles
Pass 1 Mar 2007 21,566 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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DF03 YVK is a 2003 Suzuki Jimny in Black with a 1,298cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 26 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69.2%.

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 DF03 YVK, 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 DF03 YVK registered?

DF03 YVK is a 2003 Suzuki Jimny, first registered on 8 August 2003.

Is DF03 YVK safe to buy?

The MOT history for DF03 YVK shows 26 tests with a 69.2% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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