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VA03 PLZ

2003 Suzuki Jimny

Blue Petrol 1328cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Aug 2025
Tests21 (19 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate90.5%

Mileage

97,261 mi
Last recorded97,261 miles
Recorded on8 Aug 2024
Typical for 2003 Suzuki Jimny57,891 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

19 pass 2 fail
Pass 8 Aug 2024 97,261 miles

Front Anti-roll bar ball joint has slight play Both front (5.3.4 (a) (i))

General age related corrosion to underbody and suspension components of vehicle

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

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Both rear (1.1.11 (c))

Rear Passenger seat(s) missing at time of test Both rear ()

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 20 Jul 2023 93,464 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear Standard fitment seat belt missing ()

Offside Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material mainline (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Standard fitment seat belt missing ()

Rear Passenger seat(s) missing at time of test ()

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 25 Jul 2022 89,520 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

both rear closing sills corroded/weak

offside rear body mounting area corroded to excess - non prescribed area

Pass 23 Jul 2021 83,577 miles
Fail 23 Jul 2021 83,577 miles

Horn not working (7.7 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 24 Jul 2020 77,185 miles

Nearside Front Position lamp incorrect colour (4.2.3 (a) (i))

Offside Front Position lamp incorrect colour (4.2.3 (a) (i))

Pass 24 Jul 2019 71,134 miles

Nearside Front Position lamp incorrect colour (4.2.3 (a) (i))

Offside Front Position lamp incorrect colour (4.2.3 (a) (i))

Pass 23 Jul 2018 64,646 miles
Pass 26 Jul 2017 58,805 miles
Pass 1 Jul 2016 54,041 miles

engine management warning lamp illuminated

Fail 1 Jul 2016 54,041 miles

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

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

engine management warning lamp illuminated

Pass 2 Jul 2015 51,635 miles

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

engine management light illuminated

Pass 9 Jul 2014 48,977 miles

Eaxhaust middle pipe bracket broken

Exhaust back box corroded

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

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

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

offside front tyre worn on edges

Pass 15 Jul 2013 45,597 miles

rear exhaust section deteriorated

Pass 11 Jul 2012 42,995 miles

Back box of exchaust outter skin corroded

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

Rear axle rough when rotated, unable to check rear wheel bearings for roughness when rotated.

Pass 4 Jul 2011 41,179 miles

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

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

Pass 19 Jul 2010 39,509 miles

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Pass 7 Jul 2009 37,814 miles
Pass 22 Jul 2008 36,232 miles

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

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

Pass 29 Jun 2007 29,878 miles
Pass 28 Jun 2006 23,297 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 PLZ is a 2003 Suzuki Jimny in Blue with a 1,328cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 90.5%.

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 PLZ, 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 PLZ is a 2003 Suzuki Jimny, first registered on 9 August 2003.

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