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VE03 VDR

2003 Suzuki Jimny

Black Petrol 1328cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires24 Oct 2019
Tests19 (13 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate68.4%

Mileage

123,841 mi
Last recorded123,841 miles
Recorded on20 Oct 2018
Typical for 2003 Suzuki Jimny57,891 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationVE03 VDR
MakeSuzuki
ModelJimny
Year2003
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,328cc

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MOT History

13 pass 6 fail
Pass 20 Oct 2018 123,841 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material All steel & covered in mud on under side (1.1.11 (c))

Fail 20 Oct 2018 123,841 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material All steel & covered in mud on under side (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers damaged to the extent that it does not function (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers damaged to the extent that it does not function (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 25 Oct 2017 108,547 miles

Rear Propshaft flange bolt(s) loose/missing ()

Rear Propshaft universal joint worn ()

Pass 17 Oct 2016 93,202 miles

Offside Front drive hub starting to leak

Fail 17 Oct 2016 93,202 miles

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

Offside Front drive hub starting to leak

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

Pass 6 Oct 2015 85,248 miles

Offside Front kingpin has slight play

Pass 10 Oct 2014 83,217 miles
Fail 6 Oct 2014 83,217 miles

Nearside Front Steering pivot point has excessive play (2.2.B.1g)

Pass 28 Jun 2013 80,967 miles

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

Offside Rear Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)

both front swivel housings leaking oil

rear silencer in poor condition

Fail 25 Jun 2013 80,939 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

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

Offside Rear Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)

both front swivel housings leaking oil

rear silencer in poor condition

Pass 29 Jun 2012 74,633 miles

Nail in offside rear tyre

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.7.5)

Fail 28 Jun 2012 74,626 miles

Offside Front Axle swivel joint has excessive play (2.5.A.3b)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has negligible damping effect (2.7.5)

Nail in offside rear tyre

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.7.5)

Pass 23 Jun 2011 62,361 miles

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

slight play in offside front hub

Pass 28 Jun 2010 52,956 miles
Pass 17 Jul 2009 47,503 miles
Pass 18 Jul 2008 41,963 miles
Pass 20 Jul 2007 28,256 miles
Fail 17 Jul 2007 28,248 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Pass 19 Jun 2006 20,527 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 VDR is a 2003 Suzuki Jimny in Black with a 1,328cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.4%.

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 VDR, 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 VDR registered?

VE03 VDR is a 2003 Suzuki Jimny, first registered on 17 June 2003.

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