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EK03 VBX

2003 Suzuki Jimny

Black Petrol 1328cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Apr 2026
Tests27 (20 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate74.1%

Mileage

46,691 mi
Last recorded46,691 miles
Recorded on9 Apr 2025
Typical for 2003 Suzuki Jimny57,891 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEK03 VBX
MakeSuzuki
ModelJimny
Year2003
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,328cc

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MOT History

20 pass 7 fail
Pass 9 Apr 2025 46,691 miles

Power steering pump has slight seepage (2.1.5 (a))

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

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

Fail 9 Apr 2025 46,691 miles

Fuel cap/sealing device ineffective (6.1.3 (b) (i))

Power steering pump has slight seepage (2.1.5 (a))

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

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

Pass 26 Mar 2024 45,868 miles

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

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

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

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

fuel pipes corroded

Pass 29 Mar 2023 44,764 miles

play in top steering column

Fail 29 Mar 2023 44,764 miles

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

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

play in top steering column

Pass 31 Mar 2022 43,323 miles

Fuel hose deteriorated (6.1.3 (c) (ii))

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

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Position lamp slightly affected by the operation of another lamp n/s & o/s rear (4.2.3 (c))

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

Pass 31 Mar 2021 42,274 miles

Steering rack has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.3 (a) (i))

Pass 1 Apr 2020 41,074 miles

play in top column bush

Fail 1 Apr 2020 41,074 miles

Exhaust system insecure 2 brackets broken & 1 clamp insecure (6.1.2 (a))

Rear tyre treads split

play in top column bush

Pass 1 Apr 2019 39,809 miles

Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both rear tyres cracking in treads. (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 29 Mar 2019 39,789 miles

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

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

Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both rear tyres cracking in treads. (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 3 Apr 2018 38,146 miles

presented with 1 passenger seat n/s/f

Pass 31 Mar 2017 36,365 miles
Pass 31 Mar 2016 34,631 miles
Pass 2 Apr 2015 33,083 miles

n/s & o/s rear tyres perishing

n/s/f tyre perishing

Fail 26 Mar 2014 31,329 miles

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

Pass 26 Mar 2014 31,329 miles
Pass 27 Mar 2013 28,852 miles
Pass 3 Apr 2012 26,860 miles

rear exhaust corroded

Pass 31 Mar 2011 25,205 miles
Pass 29 Mar 2010 22,267 miles

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

Fail 1 Apr 2009 18,202 miles

Nearside Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone 'A' (8.3.1e)

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

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

Pass 1 Apr 2009 18,202 miles

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

Pass 1 Apr 2008 14,541 miles
Pass 27 Mar 2007 10,132 miles

rear wiper rubber missing

Pass 27 Mar 2006 6,100 miles
Fail 27 Mar 2006 6,100 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low when the centre of the headlamp is below 850mm from the ground (1.6.B2)

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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EK03 VBX is a 2003 Suzuki Jimny in Black with a 1,328cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 27 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 74.1%.

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 EK03 VBX, 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 EK03 VBX registered?

EK03 VBX is a 2003 Suzuki Jimny, first registered on 28 March 2003.

Is EK03 VBX safe to buy?

The MOT history for EK03 VBX shows 27 tests with a 74.1% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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