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GU03 VYY

2003 Suzuki Jimny

Black Petrol 1328cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Jun 2026
Tests24 (20 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

115,475 mi
Last recorded115,475 miles
Recorded on21 May 2025
Typical for 2003 Suzuki Jimny57,891 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGU03 VYY
MakeSuzuki
ModelJimny
Year2003
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,328cc

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MOT History

20 pass 4 fail
Pass 21 May 2025 115,475 miles

Nearside Front bump stop mount inside of spring corroded

Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Pass 30 May 2024 105,468 miles
Pass 25 May 2023 97,054 miles

Fuel Pipe/s corroded ()

Nearside Front Axle swivel pins and bushes swivel pin and/or bush slightly worn (5.1.2 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Fluid leak, but not excessive Swivel joint seal seeping (8.4.1 (a) (i))

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

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

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

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

Pass 30 May 2022 92,161 miles

Nearside Front Suspension component pin or bush slightly worn swivel joints (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 30 May 2022 92,159 miles

Nearside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

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

Nearside Front Suspension component pin or bush slightly worn swivel joints (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Headlamp lens slightly defective deteriorated (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Pass 2 Jun 2021 85,849 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

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

Pass 23 Jul 2020 81,649 miles

Nearside Front Outer Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Surface Corrosion (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Offside Front Outer Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Surface Corrosion (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 3 Jul 2019 77,318 miles

Nearside Rear Passenger seat(s) missing at time of test ()

Offside Rear Passenger seat(s) missing at time of test ()

Fail 3 Jul 2019 77,318 miles

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

Nearside Rear Passenger seat(s) missing at time of test ()

Offside Rear Passenger seat(s) missing at time of test ()

Pass 12 Jul 2018 74,518 miles
Fail 9 Jul 2018 74,464 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge and deteriorated (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 12 Jul 2017 71,743 miles

engine lamp is on

Pass 26 Jul 2016 69,079 miles

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

Offside outer sill damaged

engine management light on

Fail 19 Jul 2016 69,077 miles

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

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

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

Offside Front hub leaking oil

Offside outer sill damaged

engine management light on

Pass 16 Jul 2015 65,393 miles

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

engine management warning light on

nearside front tyre, worn slightly on outer edge

offside front hub oil seal weeping

Pass 15 Jul 2014 62,597 miles

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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)

Pass 16 Jul 2013 60,054 miles

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

nearside front hub oil seal weeping slightly

very minor oil leak

Pass 19 Jul 2012 56,813 miles

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 18 Jul 2011 53,025 miles

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

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

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

Oil leak

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

recommend check steering track

Pass 14 Jul 2010 49,796 miles

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

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

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

front tyres wearing slightly on edges, advise check steering track

Pass 20 Jul 2009 46,241 miles
Pass 25 Jul 2008 42,682 miles

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 30 Jun 2007 36,358 miles

Heavy oil leak from o/s of front axle hub seal

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

Pass 28 Jun 2006 23,216 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

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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GU03 VYY is a 2003 Suzuki Jimny in Black with a 1,328cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

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 GU03 VYY, 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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GU03 VYY is a 2003 Suzuki Jimny, first registered on 26 March 2003.

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