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PG03 RVP

2003 Suzuki Jimny

Silver Petrol 1328cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 Aug 2026
Tests25 (20 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

91,777 mi
Last recorded91,777 miles
Recorded on26 Aug 2025
Typical for 2003 Suzuki Jimny57,891 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationPG03 RVP
MakeSuzuki
ModelJimny
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,328cc

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MOT History

20 pass 5 fail
Pass 26 Aug 2025 91,777 miles

Nearside Front Steering linkage ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

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

Fail 19 Aug 2025 91,777 miles

Nearside Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength as marked (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Wheel bearing rough when rotated (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Wheel bearing rough when rotated (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Steering linkage ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

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

Pass 20 Aug 2024 90,582 miles
Pass 4 Aug 2023 88,780 miles

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

Nearside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Nearside Front slight oil leak stub axle

Offside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Pass 5 Aug 2022 86,345 miles

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

Pass 7 Sep 2021 85,477 miles

Central Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Axle has slight vertical movement between stub axle and axle beam (5.1.2 (c) (i))

Nearside Front slight leak from hub end

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

Offside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

rear exhaust box heat shield slightly loose

Pass 16 Sep 2020 81,441 miles
Pass 3 Oct 2019 72,445 miles
Fail 28 Sep 2019 72,443 miles

Offside Front Suspension component likely to fail swivel housing bearings (5.3.3 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 10 Sep 2018 63,301 miles
Pass 18 Jul 2017 63,194 miles
Pass 1 Aug 2016 62,961 miles

Rear Rear exhaust box

Pass 4 Aug 2015 62,703 miles
Pass 6 Aug 2014 62,095 miles
Pass 2 Aug 2013 61,172 miles
Pass 6 Aug 2012 60,211 miles
Pass 17 Aug 2011 59,355 miles
Fail 11 Aug 2011 59,353 miles

Offside Front Front suspension has excessive play in a pin or bush of a lower wishbone inner bearing (2.5.B.1a)

Pass 17 Jul 2010 57,813 miles
Pass 10 Jul 2009 56,098 miles
Pass 1 Aug 2008 50,999 miles
Pass 7 Aug 2007 43,633 miles
Fail 3 Aug 2007 43,597 miles

Nearside Front Axle swivel joint has excessive play in a swivel pin (2.5.A.3b)

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

swivel hub leaking

Pass 2 Aug 2006 34,455 miles
Fail 1 Aug 2006 34,455 miles

Offside Front Axle swivel joint has excessive play in a ball joint (2.5.A.3b)

Offside Front Power steering component(s) leaking from a failed seal (2.3.3b)

both front tyres worn on inner edges

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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PG03 RVP is a 2003 Suzuki Jimny in Silver 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 PG03 RVP, 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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PG03 RVP is a 2003 Suzuki Jimny, first registered on 4 August 2003.

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