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VA03 SVL

2003 Suzuki Jimny

Black Petrol 1328cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 Apr 2026
Tests21 (20 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate95.2%

Mileage

58,612 mi
Last recorded58,612 miles
Recorded on24 Apr 2025
Typical for 2003 Suzuki Jimny57,891 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationVA03 SVL
MakeSuzuki
ModelJimny
Year2003
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,328cc

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MOT History

20 pass 1 fail
Pass 24 Apr 2025 58,612 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 3 Jun 2024 57,826 miles

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

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

Pass 31 May 2023 56,486 miles

Offside Lower Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view stone chip. (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 26 May 2022 55,010 miles

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 4 Jun 2021 53,015 miles

Offside Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view stone chip. (3.2 (a) (i))

Fail 4 Jun 2021 53,015 miles

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

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

Offside Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view stone chip. (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 3 Jun 2020 50,657 miles

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

Pass 29 May 2019 49,181 miles
Pass 25 May 2018 46,796 miles
Pass 25 May 2017 44,241 miles

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

Pass 23 May 2016 41,165 miles
Pass 28 May 2015 38,276 miles

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

Pass 30 May 2014 34,961 miles

plastic covers on outer sills

Pass 29 May 2013 31,227 miles
Pass 25 May 2012 27,674 miles
Pass 3 Jun 2011 24,775 miles
Pass 1 Jun 2010 22,142 miles

Offside Front Axle swivel joint has slight movement between a swivel joint and its housing (2.5.A.1b)

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

Pass 20 May 2009 19,235 miles

Offside Front Axle swivel joint has slight movement between a swivel joint and its housing (2.5.A.1b)

Pass 2 Jun 2008 16,297 miles
Pass 31 May 2007 13,423 miles
Pass 11 May 2006 10,052 miles

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

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 SVL is a 2003 Suzuki Jimny in Black with a 1,328cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 95.2%.

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 SVL, 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 SVL registered?

VA03 SVL is a 2003 Suzuki Jimny, first registered on 29 July 2003.

Is VA03 SVL safe to buy?

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