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FH03 VVG

2003 Suzuki Jimny

Black Petrol 1298cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Sep 2019
Tests20 (12 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

93,747 mi
Last recorded93,747 miles
Recorded on20 Aug 2018
Typical for 2003 Suzuki Jimny57,891 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFH03 VVG
MakeSuzuki
ModelJimny
Year2003
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,298cc

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MOT History

12 pass 8 fail
Pass 20 Aug 2018 93,747 miles

Front number plate has slight damage

Rear fuel pipes corroded

Very slight play in n/s front wheel bearing

Fail 20 Aug 2018 93,747 miles

Exhaust noise is clearly in excess of that emitted by a similar vehicle fitted with a standard silencer in average condition (8.1.1 (a))

Horn not working (7.7 (a) (ii))

Front number plate has slight damage

Rear fuel pipes corroded

Very slight play in n/s front wheel bearing

Pass 6 Sep 2017 88,076 miles

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

slight leak of exhaust gas at center joint

Fail 6 Sep 2017 88,076 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

slight leak of exhaust gas at center joint

Pass 31 Aug 2016 83,107 miles
Pass 20 Aug 2015 74,681 miles

nearside rear child seat fitted belt not tested

Fail 20 Aug 2015 74,678 miles

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

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

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

nearside rear child seat fitted belt not tested

Pass 8 Jul 2014 68,356 miles

Oil leak

Fail 18 Jul 2013 62,715 miles

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

Pass 18 Jul 2013 62,715 miles
Pass 5 Jul 2012 55,023 miles

Vehicle's internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights

fuel pipes slightly corroded.

rear exhaust silencer casing slightly deteriorated.

Fail 5 Jul 2012 55,023 miles

Offside Front Seat belt retracting mechanism defective (5.2.5b)

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

Vehicle's internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights

fuel pipes slightly corroded.

rear exhaust silencer casing slightly deteriorated.

Pass 13 Jul 2011 47,407 miles

Main fuel lines corroded

O/S/F and N/S/F swivel joint seals seeping oil.

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

Spring washer missing from O/S/F seat belt clasp fixing.

Fail 13 Jul 2011 47,407 miles

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

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

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

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

Main fuel lines corroded

O/S/F and N/S/F swivel joint seals seeping oil.

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

Spring washer missing from O/S/F seat belt clasp fixing.

Pass 1 Jul 2010 39,760 miles

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

n/s sphere leaking, o/s front lower link rear bracket bit bent

Fail 1 Jul 2010 39,760 miles

Centre Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

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

n/s sphere leaking, o/s front lower link rear bracket bit bent

Pass 14 Jul 2009 45,046 miles

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

offside front seat belt slow to return.

Fail 13 Jul 2009 45,046 miles

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

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

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

offside front seat belt slow to return.

Pass 30 May 2008 22,054 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

all four tyres are perished

Pass 6 Jun 2007 18,130 miles

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

gearbox rear seal leaking oil

n/s front hub seal leaking oil

slight play in n/s front wheel bearing

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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FH03 VVG is a 2003 Suzuki Jimny in Black with a 1,298cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

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 FH03 VVG, 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 FH03 VVG registered?

FH03 VVG is a 2003 Suzuki Jimny, first registered on 24 June 2003.

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