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GP03 VAM

2003 Suzuki Jimny

Black Petrol 1298cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Oct 2021
Tests17 (15 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate88.2%

Mileage

94,523 mi
Last recorded94,523 miles
Recorded on9 Oct 2020
Typical for 2003 Suzuki Jimny57,891 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGP03 VAM
MakeSuzuki
ModelJimny
Year2003
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,298cc

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MOT History

15 pass 2 fail
Pass 9 Oct 2020 94,523 miles

Front Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

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

Rear Integral body structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security both sides inner sill corroded (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both rear tyres cracking in tread. nearside side wall (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

hub seal leaking

Pass 19 Aug 2019 89,070 miles

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

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

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 25 Aug 2018 78,375 miles
Fail 25 Aug 2018 78,375 miles

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

Pass 17 Jul 2017 74,081 miles
Pass 7 Jul 2016 69,572 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)

both n/s and o/s inner sills started to corrode

exhaust system getting weak

front coil springs rusty

Pass 23 Jul 2015 65,698 miles
Pass 24 Sep 2014 62,442 miles
Fail 22 Sep 2014 62,415 miles

Centre Upper Stop lamp insecure (1.2.1a)

Nearside Inner Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Offside Inner Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

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

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

nearside front tyre underinflated

Pass 5 Sep 2013 61,034 miles
Pass 5 Sep 2012 59,642 miles
Pass 18 Aug 2011 55,103 miles
Pass 8 Sep 2010 48,492 miles
Pass 7 Sep 2009 40,601 miles

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

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

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

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

rear exhaust back box outer skin is corroding but at the time of test was not blowing

Pass 2 Sep 2008 31,280 miles

slight corrosion on chassis and floor pan.

spare tyre blad on outer tread edge.

Pass 30 Aug 2007 22,349 miles

front brake imbalance slightly high

nearside front and nearside rear tyres worn on outer edges

Pass 13 Sep 2006 15,488 miles

Spare tyre defective

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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GP03 VAM is a 2003 Suzuki Jimny in Black with a 1,298cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 88.2%.

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 GP03 VAM, 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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GP03 VAM is a 2003 Suzuki Jimny, first registered on 7 August 2003.

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