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VF03 LKC

2003 Suzuki Jimny

Red Petrol 1328cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Mar 2026
Tests23 (19 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate82.6%

Mileage

43,216 mi
Last recorded43,216 miles
Recorded on3 Mar 2025
Typical for 2003 Suzuki Jimny57,891 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationVF03 LKC
MakeSuzuki
ModelJimny
Year2003
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,328cc

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MOT History

19 pass 4 fail
Pass 3 Mar 2025 43,216 miles

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

Pass 28 Feb 2024 42,232 miles
Pass 24 Jan 2023 42,171 miles

Front Oil leak, but not excessive Diff (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive Oil filter (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Seats folded downwards, unable to inspect seats and belts.

Pass 27 Jan 2022 41,841 miles

Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front 4X4 vacuum pipes corroded

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Coil spring corroded both (5.3.1 (b) (i))

corrosion setting in through out vehicle

rear seats not fitted

Fail 27 Jan 2022 41,841 miles

Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Offside Front 4X4 vacuum pipes corroded

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

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Coil spring corroded both (5.3.1 (b) (i))

corrosion setting in through out vehicle

rear seats not fitted

Pass 27 Jan 2021 41,494 miles

Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))

Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 15 Jan 2020 41,156 miles

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 30 Jan 2019 40,370 miles

Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

exhaust hanger rear sectionbroken but secured by other mounts

Pass 22 Jan 2018 39,282 miles

Rear Lower Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush both (2.7.4)

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

all tyres ageing

engine light on

offside axle vacuum pipes correded

Pass 16 Jan 2017 37,955 miles

Engine management light on.

Fail 16 Jan 2017 37,955 miles

Engine management light on.

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 13 Jan 2016 36,688 miles

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

Pass 9 Jan 2015 35,131 miles

Nail in offside front tyre

Offside Obligatory mirror damaged, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

Pass 21 Jan 2014 33,869 miles
Pass 10 Jan 2013 31,351 miles

both rear tyres starting to perish

eml light on

Pass 20 Jan 2012 29,578 miles

engine management light on

sill covers fitted, obscurring view of the sills

Fail 20 Jan 2012 29,578 miles

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

engine management light on

sill covers fitted, obscurring view of the sills

Pass 20 Jan 2011 28,339 miles

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

engine management light on

Pass 7 Jan 2010 26,413 miles

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

engine management light on

Fail 7 Jan 2010 26,413 miles

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

engine management light on

Pass 13 Jan 2009 24,118 miles
Pass 12 Dec 2007 20,776 miles

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

Pass 10 Aug 2006 15,602 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 LKC is a 2003 Suzuki Jimny in Red with a 1,328cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 82.6%.

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 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 VF03 LKC, 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 VF03 LKC registered?

VF03 LKC is a 2003 Suzuki Jimny, first registered on 9 August 2003.

Is VF03 LKC safe to buy?

The MOT history for VF03 LKC shows 23 tests with a 82.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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