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NV03 LYT

2003 Suzuki Jimny

Blue Petrol 1328cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires12 Dec 2026
Tests25 (20 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

65,857 mi
Last recorded65,857 miles
Recorded on13 Dec 2025
Typical for 2003 Suzuki Jimny57,891 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationNV03 LYT
MakeSuzuki
ModelJimny
Year2003
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,328cc

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MOT History

20 pass 5 fail
Pass 13 Dec 2025 65,857 miles

Offside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive sill signs of poss. corrosion forming (7.1.1 (a) (i))

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

underbody heavily undersealed ,including brake and fuel lines

Fail 1 Dec 2025 65,836 miles

Nearside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced sill corroded/holed (7.1.1 (a) (i))

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

Offside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive sill signs of poss. corrosion forming (7.1.1 (a) (i))

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

lower brake effort n/s/r than o/s/r.

underbody heavily undersealed ,including brake and fuel lines

Pass 1 Mar 2025 61,426 miles
Pass 19 Mar 2024 58,100 miles

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

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material FRONT TO REAR (1.1.11 (c))

Cab or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security ALL OVER (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Front Coil spring corroded BOTH SIDES (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

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

UNDER BODY COVERED WITH UNDERSILL

Fail 13 Mar 2024 58,090 miles

Front Wheel bearing has excessive play BOTH SIDES (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Inner Cab or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a cab mounting SILL (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Offside Rear Vehicle structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting WHEEL ARCH (6.2.2 (d) (i))

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

Cab or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security ALL OVER (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Fail 1 Aug 2023 58,040 miles

Offside Rear Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced ABOVE SUSPENSION MOUNTING (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Front Axle swivel joint so worn or insecure in a stub axle that directional stability is impaired EXCESS VERTICAL PLAY (5.1.2 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Coil spring corroded ALL 4 (5.3.1 (b) (i))

EXHAUST - TAIL PIPE MISSING

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing ALL 4 (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

UNDERSIDE HEAVILY UNDERSEALED

Pass 2 Aug 2022 52,109 miles

ALL UNDERSIDE OF VEHICLE SHOWING SIGNS OF CORROSION

Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule BOTH FRONT (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Coil spring corroded ALL 4 (5.3.1 (b) (i))

EXHAUST IN POOR CONDITION

O/S/F SWIVEL JOINT LEAKING AND SLIGHT PLAY

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing ALL 4 (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 6 Aug 2021 46,576 miles

under body corrosion

Fail 5 Aug 2021 46,573 miles

Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn both sides (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength inner sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Front Axle swivel joint insecure in a stub axle (5.1.2 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

under body corrosion

Pass 22 Oct 2020 45,764 miles

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

Fuel Pipe/s corroded ()

Nearside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Nearside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Offside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Rear Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 22 Oct 2019 44,232 miles

offside rear shock slight weep,general surface corrosion throughn out vehicle

Pass 22 Oct 2018 42,575 miles

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 24 Oct 2017 40,546 miles
Pass 26 Oct 2016 38,549 miles

Front Ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Front discs correded

Offside Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Pass 19 Dec 2015 36,124 miles

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

advise fuel pipes slight corrosion

undertrays fitted

Fail 14 Dec 2015 36,124 miles

Nearside Brake pipe excessively corroded main (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Front Front wheel bearing has excessive play (2.5.A.3c)

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Brake pipe excessively corroded main (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front Front wheel bearing has excessive play (2.5.A.3c)

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

advise fuel pipes slight corrosion

advise oil leak from front hubs

undertrays fitted

Pass 7 Aug 2014 34,283 miles

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

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

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

Pass 7 Aug 2013 46,885 miles
Pass 1 Aug 2012 25,639 miles
Pass 9 Aug 2011 20,363 miles
Pass 11 Jun 2010 14,605 miles
Pass 16 Jun 2009 13,374 miles
Pass 19 May 2008 12,104 miles
Pass 15 May 2007 11,555 miles
Pass 26 Apr 2006 11,100 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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NV03 LYT is a 2003 Suzuki Jimny in Blue with a 1,328cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 NV03 LYT, 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 NV03 LYT registered?

NV03 LYT is a 2003 Suzuki Jimny, first registered on 19 May 2003.

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