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VA03 SSV

2003 Suzuki Jimny

Silver Petrol 1328cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires15 Jul 2027
Tests28 (21 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

128,944 mi
Last recorded128,944 miles
Recorded on2 Jul 2026
Typical for 2003 Suzuki Jimny57,891 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

21 pass 7 fail
Pass 2 Jul 2026 128,944 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both rear going over rear axe (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases back box (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 16 Jul 2025 126,057 miles

Offside Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Fail 9 Jul 2025 126,052 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced both rear inner sills (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Offside Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 10 Jul 2024 122,322 miles

Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive both front out riggers (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive both inner sills (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Fail 3 Jul 2024 122,319 miles

Offside Rear Inner Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced sill (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Vehicle structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting both rear areas near furthest rearward mountings (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive both front out riggers (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive both inner sills (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 6 Jul 2023 119,426 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases front section/cat (6.1.2 (a))

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

Offside Front Obligatory mirror slightly loose (3.3 (b) (i))

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

Fail 6 Jul 2023 119,426 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases front section/cat (6.1.2 (a))

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

Offside Front Obligatory mirror slightly loose (3.3 (b) (i))

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

Pass 15 Feb 2022 115,113 miles
Fail 9 Feb 2022 115,113 miles

Offside Brake pipe leaking on a hydraulic braking system front to rear x2 (1.1.11 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 11 Feb 2021 110,249 miles

Advise rear exhaust back box.

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Fail 11 Feb 2021 110,249 miles

Advise rear exhaust back box.

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Pass 14 Feb 2020 103,656 miles
Pass 15 Feb 2019 101,830 miles

Central Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 19 Feb 2018 98,885 miles

Fuel Pipe/s corroded

Fail 19 Feb 2018 98,885 miles

Fuel Pipe/s corroded

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

Pass 23 Feb 2017 94,049 miles

Age cracks in nearside and offside tyre walls

Exhaust bracket corroded mid pipe

Fuel Pipe/s corroded

Offside Steering pivot point has slight play (2.2.B.1g)

Oil leak from filter

Pass 23 Jan 2016 90,017 miles

exhaust back box very corroded

front brake pads getting low

play offside front axle ball joint

Pass 24 Jan 2015 81,873 miles

exhaust back box corroded

rear seats removed

Fail 24 Jan 2015 81,873 miles

Nearside Rear Statutory seat belt of the wrong type. (5.1.1)

Offside Rear Statutory seat belt of the wrong type. (5.1.1)

exhaust back box corroded

Pass 25 Jan 2014 70,222 miles

Nearside front brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

Nearside rear brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

Offside front brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

Offside rear brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

exhaust rear section corroding

Pass 26 Jan 2013 63,947 miles

exhaust back box vey corroded

front tyres wearing outer edges

Pass 26 Jan 2012 57,658 miles

exhaust back box quite corroded

Pass 15 Jan 2011 50,116 miles

exhaust back box corroded

wipers poor

Pass 19 Jan 2010 43,550 miles

exhaust back box very corroded

front tyres wearing on edges

slight judder both sides front brakes

Pass 17 Jan 2009 37,119 miles

slight imbalance and variation front brakes

Pass 19 Jan 2008 25,063 miles

variation offside front brake, found using RBT

Pass 5 Feb 2007
Pass 22 Aug 2006 21,784 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 SSV is a 2003 Suzuki Jimny in Silver with a 1,328cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 28 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 SSV, 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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What year was VA03 SSV registered?

VA03 SSV is a 2003 Suzuki Jimny, first registered on 26 August 2003.

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