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PX03 VBY

2003 Suzuki Jimny

Red Petrol 1328cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires17 Jul 2027
Tests28 (21 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

82,864 mi
Last recorded82,864 miles
Recorded on18 Jul 2026
Typical for 2003 Suzuki Jimny57,891 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationPX03 VBY
MakeSuzuki
ModelJimny
Year2003
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,328cc

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MOT History

21 pass 7 fail
Pass 18 Jul 2026 82,864 miles

UNDERNEATH HEAVILY UNDERSEALED

Pass 2 Jul 2025 76,562 miles
Fail 23 Jun 2025 76,562 miles

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

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

Pass 8 Jul 2024 72,205 miles

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

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

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

Offside Front Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

axles corroded

exhaust corroded

fuel pipes corroded

vehicle modified for off road use

Fail 10 Jun 2024 72,205 miles

Fuel pipe leaking (6.1.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Stub axle has excessive vertical movement between stub axle and axle beam swivel hub bearings worn (5.1.2 (c) (i))

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

Nearside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced inner sill (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Offside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced o/s/r inner arch at front of wheel (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced o/s/r inner arch at rear arch (7.1.1 (a) (i))

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

Fuel Pipe/s corroded

Offside Front Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

axles corroded

exhaust corroded

inner sills corroded and outer sills covered with sill covers

Pass 18 May 2023 69,216 miles

Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement d bushes worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Front Seat belt slightly damaged (7.1.2 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement trailing arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement trailing arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 11 May 2023 69,214 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Service brake effort inadequate at a wheel (1.2.1 (a) (i))

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

Offside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Rear Service brake effort inadequate at a wheel (1.2.1 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is inadequately repaired chassis leg (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement d bushes worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Front Seat belt slightly damaged (7.1.2 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement trailing arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement trailing arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 23 Nov 2021 68,714 miles
Pass 24 Sep 2020 64,161 miles
Pass 10 Oct 2019 60,797 miles

Fuel Pipe/s corroded

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 15 Oct 2018 54,388 miles
Fail 12 Oct 2018 54,388 miles

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

Central Lower Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 16 Oct 2017 53,484 miles

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

Fail 16 Oct 2017 53,484 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Offside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

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

Pass 10 Oct 2016 52,542 miles

EML showing.

Pass 15 Oct 2015 51,217 miles

centre exhaust mounting fractured

Pass 15 Oct 2014 50,340 miles

rear exhaust corroded.

Fail 15 Oct 2014 50,340 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

rear exhaust corroded.

Pass 16 Oct 2013 48,914 miles

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

Fail 16 Oct 2013 48,914 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Pass 18 Oct 2012 44,897 miles

Passenger seat(s) missing at time of test

Pass 9 Dec 2011 39,912 miles
Pass 14 Dec 2010 34,561 miles

REAR SEATS HAVE BEEN REMOVED.

Pass 22 Dec 2009 29,365 miles
Pass 12 Jan 2009 22,781 miles
Pass 14 Jan 2008 15,990 miles
Pass 22 Jan 2007 8,972 miles
Pass 26 Jan 2006 2,417 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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PX03 VBY is a 2003 Suzuki Jimny in Red with a 1,328cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 28 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 PX03 VBY, 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 PX03 VBY registered?

PX03 VBY is a 2003 Suzuki Jimny, first registered on 11 March 2003.

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