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VA03 PKV

2003 Suzuki Jimny

Blue Petrol 1328cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires10 Dec 2026
Tests20 (19 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate95%

Mileage

86,441 mi
Last recorded86,441 miles
Recorded on24 Nov 2025
Typical for 2003 Suzuki Jimny57,891 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

19 pass 1 fail
Pass 24 Nov 2025 86,441 miles

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

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

Power steering close to minimum mark (2.1.5 (b) (i))

Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both perishing sidewalls + cracked outer tread edge (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

vehicle presented as 2 seater

Pass 11 Dec 2024 84,619 miles

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

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

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing all 4 lightly perishing sidewalls (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

vehicle presented as 2 seater

Fail 10 Dec 2024 84,619 miles

Emissions unable to be completed (8.2.1.2 (d))

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases rear box (6.1.2 (a))

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

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

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing all 4 lightly perishing sidewalls (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

vehicle presented as 2 seater

Pass 18 Sep 2023 83,590 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 22 Sep 2022 83,357 miles
Pass 20 Sep 2021 83,123 miles
Pass 20 Aug 2020 82,501 miles
Pass 13 May 2019 80,884 miles
Pass 2 May 2018 77,872 miles
Pass 26 May 2017 73,916 miles
Pass 25 May 2016 69,514 miles
Pass 28 May 2015 64,466 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Vehicle's internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights

Pass 30 May 2014 59,409 miles

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

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

Pass 13 May 2013 54,370 miles
Pass 8 May 2012 50,264 miles

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

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

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

Pass 16 May 2011 46,179 miles
Pass 10 Jun 2010 42,325 miles
Pass 18 Jun 2009 37,819 miles
Pass 6 Nov 2007 32,071 miles
Pass 25 Aug 2006 21,977 miles

rear tail door damaged[off side] †front number plate slightly damaged. †rear gearbox mount insecure/bonding broken. †front brake pad [inner] linings worn slightly low????? † † † †

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 PKV 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 95%.

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 PKV, 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 PKV is a 2003 Suzuki Jimny, first registered on 28 July 2003.

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