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VE03 VDZ

2003 Suzuki Jimny

Silver Petrol 1328cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Dec 2012
Tests10 (8 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

43,657 mi
Last recorded43,657 miles
Recorded on28 Dec 2011
Typical for 2003 Suzuki Jimny57,891 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationVE03 VDZ
MakeSuzuki
ModelJimny
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,328cc

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MOT History

8 pass 2 fail
Pass 28 Dec 2011 43,657 miles

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

advise high level brake light inoperative ( disconnected )

advise minor marks in windscreen

advise osf seatbelt slow to retract

advise slight leak on front hubs

advise slight play in nsf hub

advise surface corrosion to brake and fuel pipes

advise surface corrosion to brake discs

advise tyres slightly staggered

Pass 12 Sep 2011 41,432 miles

Nearside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Fail 6 Sep 2010 35,539 miles

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

exhaust rear box rusty

front brake pads getting thin

Pass 6 Sep 2010 35,539 miles

exhaust rear box rusty

front brake pads getting thin

Pass 21 Aug 2009 23,440 miles
Pass 7 May 2009 22,223 miles
Fail 5 May 2009 22,219 miles

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

Pass 1 May 2008 17,793 miles
Pass 10 May 2007 10,297 miles

Engine/gearbox mounting(s) defective

Pass 9 Jun 2006 9,207 miles

n/s/f tyre worn on outer edge

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 VDZ is a 2003 Suzuki Jimny in Silver with a 1,328cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 VDZ, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was VE03 VDZ registered?

VE03 VDZ is a 2003 Suzuki Jimny, first registered on 16 June 2003.

Is VE03 VDZ safe to buy?

The MOT history for VE03 VDZ shows 10 tests with a 80% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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