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VA03 BHU

2003 Suzuki Jimny

Silver Petrol 1328cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires24 Aug 2027
Tests23 (21 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate91.3%

Mileage

41,903 mi
Last recorded41,903 miles
Recorded on5 Aug 2026
Typical for 2003 Suzuki Jimny57,891 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationVA03 BHU
MakeSuzuki
ModelJimny
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,328cc

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MOT History

21 pass 2 fail
Pass 5 Aug 2026 41,903 miles

Central exhaust hanger corroded

Nearside Rear body corroded

Offside Rear body corroded

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

Pass 14 Aug 2025 41,499 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective lense opaque (4.1.1 (b) (i))

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

all chassis slighly corroded

plastic sill covers fitted both sides

Pass 14 Aug 2024 40,984 miles

Nearside Rear Lower Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

Offside Rear body mounting corroded

Rear Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

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

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

Fail 14 Aug 2024 40,984 miles

Nearside Rear Lower Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Rear body mounting corroded

Rear Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

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

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

Pass 23 Aug 2023 40,233 miles

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

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

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

Offside Rear Vehicle structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 10 Aug 2022 39,313 miles
Pass 3 Aug 2021 38,300 miles
Pass 18 Aug 2020 37,788 miles
Pass 21 Aug 2019 37,103 miles
Pass 22 Aug 2018 35,999 miles

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

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

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

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

Offside Front Oil leak, but not excessive hub seal (8.4.1 (a) (i))

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

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

Pass 21 Aug 2017 34,888 miles
Pass 19 Aug 2016 33,699 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

offside front hub seal has slight seepage

Pass 25 Aug 2015 32,395 miles
Pass 13 Aug 2014 30,949 miles

offside front hub seal has a slight oil leak

Pass 14 Aug 2013 29,924 miles
Pass 8 Aug 2012 28,678 miles

Both front outer hub assemblies leaking grease.

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

Rear exhaust silencer corroded.

Rear wiper blade rubber unserviceable.

Pass 11 Aug 2011 27,148 miles

N/S/F tyre worn on outer edge.

Raer exhaust silencer corroded.

Fail 11 Aug 2011 27,148 miles

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

Offside Front Front suspension has excessive play in an outer ball joint (2.5.B.2a)

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

N/S door mirror glass missing.

N/S/F tyre worn on outer edge.

O/S/F outer swivel joint leaking grease badly.

Raer exhaust silencer corroded.

Pass 3 Aug 2010 24,828 miles

Offside Front suspension has slight play in a upper suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

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

Pass 5 Aug 2009 22,610 miles

Both front tyres wearing on edges.

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

Pass 13 Aug 2008 20,637 miles

N/S/F tyre wearing on edge-tracking?

Pass 15 Aug 2007 18,360 miles
Pass 15 Aug 2006 15,874 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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VA03 BHU is a 2003 Suzuki Jimny in Silver with a 1,328cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 91.3%.

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 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 VA03 BHU, 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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VA03 BHU is a 2003 Suzuki Jimny, first registered on 22 August 2003.

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