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HT03 VBZ

2003 Suzuki Jimny

Red Petrol 1328cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Jun 2013
Tests9 (7 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

60,985 mi
Last recorded60,985 miles
Recorded on26 Jun 2012
Typical for 2003 Suzuki Jimny57,891 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHT03 VBZ
MakeSuzuki
ModelJimny
Year2003
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,328cc

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MOT History

7 pass 2 fail
Pass 26 Jun 2012 60,985 miles

Both rear tyres perished and worn close to tread wear indicators

Brake valve corroded but not excessively weakened (3.6.A.2b)

Front number plate damaged slightly

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Nail in offside rear tyre

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) slightly corroded (2.3.2)

Fail 26 Jun 2012 60,984 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

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

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

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Both rear tyres perished and worn close to tread wear indicators

Brake valve corroded but not excessively weakened (3.6.A.2b)

Front number plate damaged slightly

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Nail in offside rear tyre

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) slightly corroded (2.3.2)

Pass 24 Jun 2011 50,638 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

Nail in offside rear tyre

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

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

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

Pass 30 Jun 2010 40,132 miles

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

Nail in nearside rear tyre

front disc's pitted

front number plate cracked

o/s/f and o/s/r tyre perrished

rear exhaust box outer skin corroded

Pass 12 Jun 2009 32,305 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Offside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

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

front number plate edge broken

oil feed pipes to front hubs very corroded

rattle from cat

Fail 11 Jun 2009 32,305 miles

Offside Front coil spring incomplete (2.4.C.1a)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Offside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

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

front number plate edge broken

oil feed pipes to front hubs very corroded

rattle from cat

Pass 17 Jun 2008 29,132 miles

Front number plate broken on edge

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

n/s front brake hose ferrule starting to corrode

rattle from catalyst

Pass 16 Jun 2007 22,184 miles

Nearside Front 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)

front number plate cracked

Pass 14 Jun 2006 15,966 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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HT03 VBZ is a 2003 Suzuki Jimny in Red with a 1,328cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.8%.

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 HT03 VBZ, 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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HT03 VBZ is a 2003 Suzuki Jimny, first registered on 30 June 2003.

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