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VE03 FRZ

2003 Suzuki Jimny

Red Petrol 1298cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Jun 2018
Tests16 (12 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

136,381 mi
Last recorded136,381 miles
Recorded on17 Jun 2017
Typical for 2003 Suzuki Jimny57,891 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationVE03 FRZ
MakeSuzuki
ModelJimny
Year2003
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,298cc

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MOT History

12 pass 4 fail
Pass 17 Jun 2017 136,381 miles

Nearside Front wiper blade split

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Offside Front wiper blade split & slightly smear the screen

Rear position lamp(s) slightly affected by the operation of another lamp strong advise both rear lights interacting (1.1.A.3f)

copper slip coated in areas underneath the vehicle

Fail 17 Jun 2017 136,381 miles

Headlamp aim too low both front (1.8)

Nearside Front wiper blade split

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Offside Front wiper blade split & slightly smear the screen

Rear position lamp(s) slightly affected by the operation of another lamp strong advise both rear lights interacting (1.1.A.3f)

copper slip coated in areas underneath the vehicle

Pass 29 Jun 2016 127,563 miles

Brake pipe slightly corroded across rear axle (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Rear Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Offside Rear Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Fail 20 Jun 2016 127,482 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Brake pipe slightly corroded across rear axle (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Rear Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Offside Rear Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Pass 12 Jun 2015 119,469 miles
Fail 3 Jun 2015 119,318 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Pass 24 Jun 2014 105,829 miles

brake pipes across front & rear axles corroding

Fail 1 Jun 2013 91,115 miles

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

Pass 1 Jun 2013 91,115 miles
Pass 30 May 2012 77,077 miles

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

Pass 21 May 2011 62,272 miles

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

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

Pass 1 Jun 2010 47,197 miles

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

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

Pass 29 May 2009 38,004 miles

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

Pass 31 May 2008 28,920 miles

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

Pass 19 May 2007 19,221 miles

n/s front tyre wearing on outer edge

Pass 3 Jun 2006 12,048 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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VE03 FRZ is a 2003 Suzuki Jimny in Red with a 1,298cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 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 VE03 FRZ, 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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VE03 FRZ is a 2003 Suzuki Jimny, first registered on 23 May 2003.

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