MOT Status
ValidMileage
90,383 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material to rear cylinder (1.1.11 (c))
Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material to cylinder (1.1.11 (c))
Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))
Offside Front Headlamp insecure (4.1.1 (c))
Brakes imbalanced across an axle by more than 50% (1.2.1 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS
Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
Offside Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))
Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Nearside Brake pipe excessively corroded front to rear (1.1.11 (c))
Offside Brake pipe excessively corroded front to rear (1.1.11 (c))
Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))
Service brake efficiency below requirements (1.2.2 (a) (i))
Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS
Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases front at catalyst (6.1.2 (a))
Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases rear silencer (6.1.2 (a))
Offside Front Fluid leak harmful to the environment or a risk to other road users (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded to rear flexi hose (1.1.11 (c))
Offside Front Steering linkage insecure to the extent there is excessive movement at the mountings swivel pins (2.1.3 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS
Nearside Front Suspension bellows leaking suspension seals leaking (5.3.5 (c))
OIL LEAK FROM N/S FRONT SWIVEL HOUSING AND SLIGHT PLAY N/S BOTTOM SWIVEL
Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Nearside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)
Nearside Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
Offside Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
Offside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g) DANGEROUS
How Reliable is the Suzuki Jimny?
Based on 677,512 MOT tests across 43,507 vehicles.
Top MOT Failure Points
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FV03 VCZ is a 2003 Suzuki Jimny in Silver with a 1,328cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 79.2%.
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 performed better than the average for its year.
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 VCZ, 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 VCZ registered?
FV03 VCZ is a 2003 Suzuki Jimny, first registered on 1 August 2003.
Is FV03 VCZ safe to buy?
The MOT history for FV03 VCZ shows 24 tests with a 79.2% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.
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