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VE03 VDK

2003 Suzuki Jimny

Black Petrol 1298cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Apr 2025
Tests23 (16 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate69.6%

Mileage

72,607 mi
Last recorded72,607 miles
Recorded on3 Apr 2024
Typical for 2003 Suzuki Jimny57,891 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationVE03 VDK
MakeSuzuki
ModelJimny
Year2003
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,298cc

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MOT History

16 pass 7 fail
Pass 3 Apr 2024 72,607 miles
Fail 28 Mar 2024 72,605 miles

Battery insecure and likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (ii))

Bonnet cannot be secured in the closed position (3.1 (b) (i))

engine light on

Pass 12 Jul 2021 72,572 miles

Fuel Pipe/s corroded ()

Offside Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive centre chassis leg (5.3.6 (a) (i))

underbody corroded

Fail 12 Jul 2021 72,572 miles

Fuel Pipe/s corroded ()

Offside Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive centre chassis leg (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

underbody corroded

Pass 11 Jun 2020 71,891 miles

Offside centre body mount corroded

Rear floors heavily corroded above body mounts

front to rear fuel lines heavily corroded

Pass 21 Mar 2019 71,174 miles

Offside centre body mount corroded

Rear floor above rear body mounts heavily corroded

front to rear fuel lines heavily corroded

Fail 12 Mar 2019 71,158 miles

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

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

Offside centre body mount corroded

Rear floor above rear body mounts heavily corroded

front to rear fuel lines heavily corroded

Pass 12 Sep 2017 69,961 miles

Fuel Pipe/s corroded ()

Rear floors and body mounts are corroded

Fail 12 Sep 2017 69,960 miles

Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded from compensator to rear hose (3.6.B.2c)

Fuel Pipe/s corroded ()

Rear floors and body mounts are corroded

Pass 15 Sep 2016 68,953 miles

Fuel Pipe/s corroded front to rear ()

Fail 14 Sep 2016 68,950 miles

Nearside Rear Rear position lamp(s) adversely affected by the operation of another lamp flashes with indicator (1.1.A.3f)

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded floor (2.4.A.3)

Fuel Pipe/s corroded front to rear ()

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 18 Sep 2015 67,216 miles

front propshaft has been removed

rear diff is leaking oil

underbody mounting points are corroded

Fail 10 Sep 2015 67,214 miles

Brake pipe excessively corroded both front to rear (3.6.B.2c)

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases 2nd exhaust catalyst corroded & blowing (7.1.2)

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded under inner sill (2.4.A.3)

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded outer sill (5.2.6)

Offside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded under inner sill (5.2.6)

front propshaft has been removed

rear diff is leaking oil

underbody mounting points are corroded

Pass 12 Sep 2014 62,326 miles
Pass 13 Sep 2013 58,334 miles
Pass 24 Oct 2012 57,861 miles

Oil leak

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

fuel pipes corroded

n/s front sus ball slight play

Pass 19 Oct 2011 51,575 miles

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

Nearside Front Axle swivel joint has slight play (2.5.A.3b)

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

Pass 3 Nov 2010 45,257 miles

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

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

Pass 19 Nov 2009 41,338 miles
Pass 21 Jun 2008 64,865 miles
Pass 20 Jun 2007 27,399 miles
Fail 14 Jun 2007 27,399 miles

Nearside Drag link end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Front Lower Axle swivel joint has excessive play in a swivel pin (2.5.A.3b)

Pass 17 May 2006 21,962 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 VDK is a 2003 Suzuki Jimny in Black with a 1,298cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69.6%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 VDK, 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 VE03 VDK registered?

VE03 VDK is a 2003 Suzuki Jimny, first registered on 6 June 2003.

Is VE03 VDK safe to buy?

The MOT history for VE03 VDK shows 23 tests with a 69.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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