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NV03 LYZ

2003 Suzuki Jimny

Silver Petrol 1328cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires15 Jul 2027
Tests28 (18 pass, 10 fail)
Pass rate64.3%

Mileage

104,895 mi
Last recorded104,895 miles
Recorded on16 Jul 2026
Typical for 2003 Suzuki Jimny57,891 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationNV03 LYZ
MakeSuzuki
ModelJimny
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,328cc

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MOT History

18 pass 10 fail
Pass 16 Jul 2026 104,895 miles

Front and rear suspension components corroded

Nearside Front king pin has a slight leak

Parking brake efficiency only just met. Appears braking system requires adjustment or repair

underbody corrosion

Fail 13 Dec 2023 104,860 miles

Nearside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Vehicle structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting Floor to Body mounting (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Nearside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is inadequately repaired Inner Sill Underneath (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Offside Front Brake master cylinder/servo mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded Inner Wing to Bulkhead and Outrigger (1.1.21 (e) (i))

Offside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is inadequately repaired Inner Sill Underneath (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Upper Axle king pin so loose it is likely to affect directional stability Bearing and Oil Seal Leaking (5.1.2 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Brake pipe leaking on a hydraulic braking system Pipe to Flexi Joint ... and Pipe from Valve (1.1.11 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 24 Nov 2022 104,550 miles

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

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

Fail 17 Nov 2022 104,550 miles

Brake load sensing valve linkage defective and function impaired (1.1.17 (a))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Service brake efficiency below requirements (1.2.2 (a) (i))

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

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

Offside o/s transfer box mounting snapped off

Pass 6 Oct 2021 99,971 miles

Nearside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive inner sill unable to fully assess new repair due to underseal and plastic sill covers (7.1.1 (a) (i))

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

Offside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive inner sill unable to fully assess new repair due to underseal and plastic sill cover (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Rear Brake load sensing valve linkage defective but function not impaired (1.1.17 (a))

Fail 27 Aug 2021 99,576 miles

Boot lid insecure catch (6.2.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength wheel arch (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

Pass 8 Oct 2020 97,778 miles

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

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

Fail 6 Oct 2020 97,741 miles

Nearside Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively damaged significantly reducing structural strength sill corroded (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

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

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

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

Pass 4 May 2019 91,244 miles
Fail 29 Apr 2019

Offside Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Rear Exhaust emissions likely to be affected by an exhaust leak (8.2.1.1 (b))

Pass 18 Apr 2018 86,035 miles

Central Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened Pannard rod (2.4.G.1)

Front Axle vacuum hose corroded

Front Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

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

Nearside Rear Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

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

Offside Front Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) has slight seepage from a joint (2.3.3b)

Offside Rear Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Fail 18 Apr 2018 86,035 miles

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

Central Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened Pannard rod (2.4.G.1)

Front Axle vacuum hose corroded

Front Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

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

Nearside Rear Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

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

Offside Front Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) has slight seepage from a joint (2.3.3b)

Offside Rear Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Pass 21 Apr 2017 80,051 miles
Fail 18 Apr 2017 80,051 miles

Central Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

Central Rear Fuel pipe leaking (7.2.3)

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

Pass 21 Mar 2016 72,123 miles

Centre Brake pipe slightly corroded Front to rear x2 (3.6.B.2c)

No rear seat fitted

Offside Front Axle swivel joint has slight movement between a swivel joint and its housing (2.5.A.1b)

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

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

Pass 10 Apr 2015 64,362 miles
Fail 8 Apr 2015 64,362 miles

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

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

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

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

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

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

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

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

front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

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

Pass 27 Mar 2014 61,030 miles

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

Pass 27 Mar 2013 56,873 miles

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

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

Pass 26 Mar 2012 52,123 miles

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

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

Pass 21 Apr 2011 54,344 miles
Pass 22 Apr 2010 42,279 miles
Fail 15 Apr 2010 42,242 miles

Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Pass 29 Apr 2009 37,410 miles

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

fuel pipes slight risty

Pass 15 Apr 2008 32,025 miles
Pass 30 Apr 2007 26,496 miles

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

Pass 2 May 2006 21,231 miles
Fail 22 Apr 2006 21,146 miles

Offside Front Sub-frame has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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 LYZ is a 2003 Suzuki Jimny in Silver with a 1,328cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 28 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.3%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 LYZ, 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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NV03 LYZ is a 2003 Suzuki Jimny, first registered on 23 May 2003.

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