MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
62,798 miBelow or average mileage for this year
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Nearside Integral body structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security sill (6.2.2 (d) (i))
Offside Integral body structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security sill (6.2.2 (d) (i))
underside of vehicle rusty
Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced all lower body very corroded (6.1.1 (c) (i))
Offside Front Axle swivel pins and bushes swivel pin and/or bush slightly worn (5.1.2 (b) (i))
Offside Front brake has slight bind
Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened all rear suspension (5.3.3 (b) (i))
Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced all chassis (6.1.1 (c) (i))
Nearside Integral body structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting inner sill (6.2.2 (d) (i))
Nearside Rear Integral body structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting (6.2.2 (d) (i))
Offside Front Integral body structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting out rigger (6.2.2 (d) (i))
Offside Integral body structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting inner sill (6.2.2 (d) (i))
Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced all lower body very corroded (6.1.1 (c) (i))
Offside Front Axle swivel pins and bushes swivel pin and/or bush slightly worn (5.1.2 (b) (i))
Offside Front brake has slight bind
Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened all rear suspension (5.3.3 (b) (i))
Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced all chassis (6.1.1 (c) (i))
Offside Front Axle swivel pins and bushes swivel pin and/or bush slightly worn (5.1.2 (b) (i))
Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))
Offside Front Axle swivel pins and bushes swivel pin and/or bush slightly worn (5.1.2 (b) (i))
underside of vehicle corroded
Axle swivel joint has slight play Both front lower (2.5.A.3b)
Oil leak Sump ()
Rear chassis deteriorating
Nearside Front Brake hose bulging under pressure (3.6.B.3)
Power steering fluid level below minimum leak at steering box (2.3.1)
Rear Brake load sensing valve linkage defective and function impaired Return spring broken (3.6.E.3)
Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak Both rear (2.7.3)
Axle swivel joint has slight play Both front lower (2.5.A.3b)
Oil leak Sump ()
Rear chassis deteriorating
Nearside Front Axle swivel joint has slight play (2.5.A.3b)
Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Nearside Front Axle swivel joint has slight play (2.5.A.3b)
Nearside Front suspension has slight movement at a suspension ball joint (2.5.A.1c)
Nearside front brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)
Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)
Nearside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)
Nearside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)
Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
How Reliable is the Suzuki Jimny?
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SO03 VNJ is a 2003 Suzuki Jimny in Blue with a 1,328cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 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 SO03 VNJ, 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 SO03 VNJ registered?
SO03 VNJ is a 2003 Suzuki Jimny, first registered on 4 August 2003.
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