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FV03 NLN

2003 Suzuki Jimny

Silver Petrol 1328cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires3 Jun 2027
Tests26 (19 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate73.1%

Mileage

93,123 mi
Last recorded93,123 miles
Recorded on4 Jun 2026
Typical for 2003 Suzuki Jimny57,891 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFV03 NLN
MakeSuzuki
ModelJimny
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,328cc

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MOT History

19 pass 7 fail
Pass 4 Jun 2026 93,123 miles

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

Offside Front Inner sill corroded

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

Fail 28 May 2026 93,122 miles

Horn sound not in accordance with requirements (7.7 (c))

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

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded to hub (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

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

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

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

Nearside Rear Service brake has no recorded effort at a wheel (1.2.1 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Offside Front Inner sill corroded

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

Pass 2 Jan 2025 89,820 miles
Pass 2 Jan 2024 86,922 miles

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

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

Headlamp has a product on the light source but not seriously reducing light output both (4.1.4 (b))

Rear Fuel Pipe/s corroded both

Rear Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive sills/cannot access outer covers fitted (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

Vehicles internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights

Fail 18 Dec 2023 86,918 miles

Nearside Front Seat belt damaged (7.1.2 (b) (i))

Offside Front Suspension component pin or bush excessively worn swivel hub (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

Headlamp has a product on the light source but not seriously reducing light output both (4.1.4 (b))

Rear Fuel Pipe/s corroded both

Rear Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive sills/cannot access outer covers fitted (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

Vehicles internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights

Pass 20 Dec 2022 79,856 miles

Nearside Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Offside Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Fail 20 Dec 2022 79,840 miles

Nearside Rear Seat belt buckle missing (7.1.2 (d))

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Rear Seat belt buckle missing (7.1.2 (d))

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

Nearside Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Offside Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Pass 13 Sep 2021 64,381 miles

Headlamp lens slightly defective both (4.1.1 (b) (i))

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

centre exhaust bracket broken

fuel pipes rusty

reverse lights not working

Fail 13 Sep 2021 64,381 miles

Headlamp lens slightly defective both (4.1.1 (b) (i))

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

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

centre exhaust bracket broken

fuel pipes rusty

reverse lights not working

Pass 26 Aug 2020 53,021 miles

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

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Fail 26 Aug 2020 53,021 miles

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

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

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

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 18 Jun 2019 52,441 miles

corrosion to both front brake discs

corrosion to rear exhaust

Pass 2 Jul 2018 50,009 miles

exhaust rusty

Pass 26 Jun 2017 44,380 miles

Rear exhaust corroded

Pass 15 Jun 2016 37,180 miles
Pass 22 Jun 2015 34,237 miles
Fail 22 Jun 2015 34,237 miles

Offside Rear Valve stem seriously damaged (4.1.D.1e)

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

Pass 26 Jun 2014 33,465 miles
Pass 18 Jun 2013 30,494 miles
Pass 30 May 2012 31,349 miles

(1)rear silencer deteriorated .

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

Pass 13 Jun 2011 28,622 miles

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

offside and nearside rear tyres have cuts in tread and cracks in side walls

Pass 29 Jun 2010 23,983 miles

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

near side front tyre starting to wear on outer edge

Fail 29 Jun 2010 23,983 miles

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

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

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

near side front tyre starting to wear on outer edge

Pass 10 May 2008 23,267 miles
Pass 15 May 2007 20,750 miles
Pass 19 May 2006 18,423 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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FV03 NLN is a 2003 Suzuki Jimny in Silver with a 1,328cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 26 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.1%.

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 FV03 NLN, 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 FV03 NLN registered?

FV03 NLN is a 2003 Suzuki Jimny, first registered on 23 May 2003.

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