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VF03 AUM

2003 Suzuki Jimny

Silver Petrol 1298cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 Jan 2023
Tests22 (15 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate68.2%

Mileage

112,371 mi
Last recorded112,371 miles
Recorded on6 Jan 2022
Typical for 2003 Suzuki Jimny57,891 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationVF03 AUM
MakeSuzuki
ModelJimny
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,298cc

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MOT History

15 pass 7 fail
Pass 6 Jan 2022 112,371 miles

Corrosion under body and rear suspension surface

Engine bay corroded within headlamp area

Exhaust surface corroded

Headlamp lens cloudy

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

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

Offside mirror plastic cover damaged

Fail 6 Jan 2022 112,370 miles

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Wheel bearing has excessive play Offside front swivel hub bearing excessive play and seal leaking (5.1.3 (a) (i))

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

Corrosion under body and rear suspension surface

Engine bay corroded within headlamp area

Exhaust surface corroded

Headlamp lens cloudy

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

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

Offside mirror plastic cover damaged

Pass 7 Jan 2021 105,200 miles

Headlamp lens cloudy

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))

Offside front engine bay corroded within headlamp area

Offside front swivel joint has a slight play and leaks fluid

Rust surface under body

Fail 7 Jan 2021 105,199 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Headlamp lens cloudy

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))

Offside front engine bay corroded within headlamp area

Offside front swivel joint has a slight play and leaks fluid

Rust surface under body

Pass 9 Jan 2020 89,292 miles

Headlamp lens faded

Offside front suspension swivel hub joint slightly play

Offside mirror damaged and glass held by cable tie

Fail 9 Jan 2020 89,290 miles

Brake fluid contaminated (1.8 (a))

Front Brake pad(s) worn down to wear indicator (1.1.13 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Front Inner Brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Drive belt worn, but not excessively (6.1.7 (c) (i))

Headlamp lens faded

Offside front suspension swivel hub joint slightly play

Offside mirror damaged and glass held by cable tie

Pass 15 Jan 2019 74,354 miles

Both sides inner sills surface corroded

Front brake discs surface corroded

Rear exhaust joint slightly leak

headlamp lens deteriorated

Pass 9 Jan 2018 60,673 miles

Body has slight corrosion Both sides inner sill (6.1.B.2)

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Fuel pipe corrosion

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

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Fail 9 Jan 2018 60,672 miles

Central Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Body has slight corrosion Both sides inner sill (6.1.B.2)

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Fuel pipe corrosion

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

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 16 Dec 2016 42,948 miles
Pass 16 Dec 2015 41,031 miles

Nearside Rear Lower Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Offside Rear Lower Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Pass 19 Dec 2014 39,589 miles
Pass 18 Dec 2013 37,997 miles
Pass 18 Dec 2012 33,187 miles
Fail 11 Dec 2012 33,121 miles

Nearside Front Lower Ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Nearside Front Upper Ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 9 Dec 2011 30,212 miles

Nearside Front Lower Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Nearside Front Upper Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 7 Jan 2011 24,962 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

o/side front tyre worn low on raised edges

Fail 22 Dec 2010 24,930 miles

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

Pass 29 Dec 2009 22,659 miles

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

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

engine management light on, showing fault in the system

Fail 17 Dec 2009 22,551 miles

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

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

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

engine management light on, showing fault in the system

Pass 15 Dec 2008 20,086 miles

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

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

Pass 11 Jan 2007 16,292 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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VF03 AUM is a 2003 Suzuki Jimny in Silver with a 1,298cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.2%.

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 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 VF03 AUM, 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 VF03 AUM registered?

VF03 AUM is a 2003 Suzuki Jimny, first registered on 31 July 2003.

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