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VA03 PGZ

2003 Suzuki Jimny

Black Petrol 1298cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 Sep 2018
Tests15 (12 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

68,992 mi
Last recorded68,992 miles
Recorded on18 Sep 2017
Typical for 2003 Suzuki Jimny57,891 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationVA03 PGZ
MakeSuzuki
ModelJimny
Year2003
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,298cc

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MOT History

12 pass 3 fail
Pass 18 Sep 2017 68,992 miles

Offside outer swivel housing seal leaking

Pass 16 Sep 2016 68,218 miles
Pass 3 Aug 2015 65,979 miles

Fuel pipe/s corroded

offside front hub seal leaking

underside rusty in places

Pass 2 Aug 2014 60,620 miles

diff oil leak rear

eml light on

front and rear metal fuel pipes corroded

front brake junction boc unions corroded

Pass 6 Aug 2013 53,854 miles

Engine management light on

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

Rear exhaust box corroded

Fail 3 Aug 2013 53,854 miles

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Engine management light on

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

Rear exhaust box corroded

Pass 25 Jul 2012 49,864 miles

Fuel pipe/s corroded

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

Oil leak

engine mil lamp on

exhaust back box deterioted

Pass 8 Aug 2011 47,068 miles

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

Fail 1 Aug 2011 47,016 miles

Offside Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

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

Pass 23 Jul 2010 41,815 miles
Pass 22 Jul 2009 35,401 miles

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

Pass 28 Jul 2008 29,535 miles

n/s front tyre approaching limit

Pass 26 Jul 2007 23,267 miles
Pass 31 Jul 2006 15,018 miles
Fail 25 Jul 2006 15,018 miles

Nearside Rear rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

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 PGZ is a 2003 Suzuki Jimny in Black with a 1,298cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 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 VA03 PGZ, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was VA03 PGZ registered?

VA03 PGZ is a 2003 Suzuki Jimny, first registered on 26 July 2003.

Is VA03 PGZ safe to buy?

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