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DG03 VSK

2003 Suzuki Jimny

Green Petrol 1328cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 Apr 2024
Tests26 (18 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate69.2%

Mileage

108,889 mi
Last recorded108,889 miles
Recorded on29 Mar 2023
Typical for 2003 Suzuki Jimny57,891 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDG03 VSK
MakeSuzuki
ModelJimny
Year2003
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,328cc

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MOT History

18 pass 8 fail
Pass 29 Mar 2023 108,889 miles
Fail 27 Mar 2023 108,887 miles

Emissions unable to be completed Due to rear exhaust box leak (8.2.1.2 (d))

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases Rear Box (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Lower Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced Inner Sill (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Offside Front Lower Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced Inner Sill & Front of inner wheel arch (7.1.1 (a) (i))

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

Pass 12 Apr 2022 102,189 miles

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 27 Apr 2021 96,936 miles

All suspension bushes in front and rear stabiliser arms deteriorated

General corrosion on the underside of body/chassis and suspension components

Light corrosion on metal brake lines in engine bay and underside of vehicle

Fail 27 Apr 2021 96,936 miles

All suspension bushes in front and rear stabiliser arms deteriorated

General corrosion on the underside of body/chassis and suspension components

Light corrosion on metal brake lines in engine bay and underside of vehicle

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

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

Pass 24 Feb 2020 92,145 miles

Nearside Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

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

Fail 24 Feb 2020 92,145 miles

Nearside Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

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

Pass 12 Feb 2019 89,411 miles

Fuel Pipe/s corroded ()

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

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

under body suspension components rusting

Pass 8 Feb 2018 89,034 miles
Fail 7 Feb 2018 89,027 miles

Nearside Front front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded x2 (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 8 Feb 2017 88,620 miles

n/side front brake slight binding

Pass 5 Feb 2016 87,433 miles
Fail 5 Feb 2016 87,433 miles

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

Pass 28 Feb 2015 81,607 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 18 Feb 2014 74,345 miles

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

Fail 2 Feb 2013 68,089 miles

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

Pass 2 Feb 2013 68,089 miles
Pass 28 Jan 2012 61,559 miles

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

Pass 12 Feb 2011 56,178 miles

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

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

Pass 6 Feb 2010 49,710 miles

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

Offside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

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

Pass 19 Feb 2009 43,057 miles

Nearside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Pass 10 Mar 2008 38,338 miles

1.all wiper ends splitting 2.n/s/f swival hub damp and lightly pitted 3.slight play in o/s/f swival hub and lightly pitted advise repacment

4.approx 15% of inner brake discs pitted 5.rear exhaust heavily corroded heat sheid vibrating; rest of exhaust welds corroded

6.surface corrosion to brake hose ferrals

Pass 15 Mar 2007 31,580 miles

1. n/s/f swival hub looks like it has been greesed there is no play at all in swival hub bearings and needs monitering

2.approx 30% of inner discs pitted

Fail 14 Mar 2007 31,580 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Offside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

n/s/f swival hub damp looks like it has been greesed n o play at all and needs monitering. approx 30% of inner discs pitted

Pass 22 Mar 2006 25,277 miles
Fail 17 Mar 2006 25,218 miles

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

centre heat shield corroded/insecure

n/s/f tyre feathered to outer edge

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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DG03 VSK is a 2003 Suzuki Jimny in Green with a 1,328cc 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 DG03 VSK, 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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DG03 VSK is a 2003 Suzuki Jimny, first registered on 28 March 2003.

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