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VA03 PHY

2003 Suzuki Jimny

Blue Petrol 1328cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 Sep 2020
Tests18 (14 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

152,964 mi
Last recorded152,964 miles
Recorded on11 Sep 2019
Typical for 2003 Suzuki Jimny57,891 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationVA03 PHY
MakeSuzuki
ModelJimny
Year2003
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,328cc

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MOT History

14 pass 4 fail
Pass 11 Sep 2019 152,964 miles
Pass 11 Sep 2018 140,169 miles
Pass 5 Sep 2017 128,524 miles
Pass 2 Sep 2016 114,522 miles

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

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

Pass 9 Sep 2015 104,199 miles

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases back box (7.1.2)

Rear Lower Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush both sides (2.7.4)

Tyre worn close to the legal limit all four and starting to crack (4.1.E.1)

nearside headlight starting to deteriate

Fail 8 Sep 2015 104,164 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases back box (7.1.2)

Rear Lower Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush both sides (2.7.4)

Tyre worn close to the legal limit all four and starting to crack (4.1.E.1)

nearside headlight starting to deteriate

Pass 9 Sep 2014 92,350 miles

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

Fail 3 Sep 2014 92,183 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

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

Pass 5 Sep 2013 80,574 miles

centre exhaust deteriorated

front discs pitted

n/s swivel joint damp

n/s/f tyre worn on outer edge and inner sidewall cracking

o/s swivel joint wet

o/s/r tyre worn on inner edge

play in both swivel joints

Fail 5 Sep 2013 80,574 miles

Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Front Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

centre exhaust deteriorated

front discs pitted

n/s swivel joint damp

n/s/f tyre worn on outer edge and inner sidewall cracking

o/s swivel joint wet

o/s/r tyre worn on inner edge

play in both swivel joints

Pass 14 Sep 2012 68,235 miles

Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

fuel pipe slighly correded

slight play in nearside front hub and slightly leaking

Pass 15 Sep 2011 57,840 miles

All Tyres Starting To Crack

Grease Visable Around Nearside Front Swivel Joint

Pass 14 Sep 2010 46,875 miles

Nearside Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 14 Sep 2009 39,948 miles
Fail 14 Sep 2009 39,948 miles

Nearside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Pass 12 Sep 2008 30,017 miles
Pass 15 Sep 2007 22,259 miles
Pass 15 Sep 2006 17,290 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 PHY is a 2003 Suzuki Jimny in Blue with a 1,328cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.8%.

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 PHY, 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 PHY is a 2003 Suzuki Jimny, first registered on 6 August 2003.

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