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VA03 SSK

2003 Suzuki Jimny

Silver Petrol 1328cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 Oct 2016
Tests12 (10 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

169,532 mi
Last recorded169,532 miles
Recorded on24 Oct 2015
Typical for 2003 Suzuki Jimny57,891 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

10 pass 2 fail
Pass 24 Oct 2015 169,532 miles

both the front hubs are leaking slightly

crack in the nearside front windscreen

nearside front tyre worn on the outside edge

nearside rear tyre on the wear bars

Pass 22 Apr 2014 149,809 miles

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Rear registration plate faded but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

management light on dash

rear exhaust box coroded

Fail 15 Apr 2014 149,724 miles

Offside Rear coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

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

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Rear registration plate faded but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

management light on dash

rear exhaust box coroded

Pass 21 Jun 2013 138,039 miles

Front Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.D.2c)

Fuel pipe/s corroded

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) slightly affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.A.3f)

Offside Rear position lamp(s) slightly affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.A.3f)

Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

both front swivells leeking slightly

chassie legs starting to corroded nearside and offside

offside front brake draging slightly

Pass 7 Jul 2012 135,410 miles

Baffles loose in rear exhaust

Weep of grease from both front swivel hubs

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 9 Jul 2011 131,345 miles

4x chips ont the drivers side of the windscreen. all exactly 10mm2 in size

Fail 2 Jul 2011 131,207 miles

Centre Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

4x chips ont the drivers side of the windscreen. all exactly 10mm2 in size

Pass 15 Jul 2010 125,159 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 14 Jul 2009 112,122 miles

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 17 Jul 2008 102,462 miles

Rear exhaust heat shield loose and rattling

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 9 Jul 2007 83,815 miles

Grease leaking from n/s/f swivel hub seal

Grease leaking from o/s/f swivel hub seal

Pass 12 Jul 2006 63,592 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

offside front swivel joint seal leaking

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 SSK is a 2003 Suzuki Jimny in Silver with a 1,328cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

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 SSK, 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 SSK is a 2003 Suzuki Jimny, first registered on 18 July 2003.

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