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VF03 MWK

2003 Suzuki Jimny

Black Petrol 1328cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 Sep 2024
Tests22 (18 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate81.8%

Mileage

152,108 mi
Last recorded152,108 miles
Recorded on8 Sep 2023
Typical for 2003 Suzuki Jimny57,891 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationVF03 MWK
MakeSuzuki
ModelJimny
Year2003
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,328cc

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MOT History

18 pass 4 fail
Pass 8 Sep 2023 152,108 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear at rear (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Offside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Pass 9 Sep 2022 145,692 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material o/s and n/s front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

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

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

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

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

n/s/f hub seal leaking grease

Pass 3 Sep 2021 140,386 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing cracking / perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing cracking / perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

n/s/f hub seal leaking

Pass 7 Sep 2020 136,947 miles
Pass 13 Sep 2019 132,627 miles
Fail 10 Sep 2019 132,626 miles

Offside Front Integral body structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Offside Rear Integral body structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Front Suspension component corroded but not seriously weakened swivel hubs (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Integral body structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Offside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened pitted (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Pass 12 Apr 2018 125,409 miles
Pass 11 Apr 2017 115,952 miles

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

Pass 4 Apr 2016 108,095 miles
Fail 4 Apr 2016 108,094 miles

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Pass 24 Apr 2015 100,608 miles
Fail 24 Apr 2015 100,607 miles

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

o/s/f outer swivel hub seal failed

Pass 30 Apr 2014 93,544 miles
Pass 6 Jun 2013 87,581 miles
Fail 22 May 2012 79,546 miles

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

rear exhaust box outer shell corroding.

Pass 22 May 2012 79,546 miles

rear exhaust box outer shell corroding.

Pass 18 May 2011 70,615 miles

both wiper blades worn.rear exhaust box corroding.

Pass 9 Jun 2010 62,297 miles

small chips to screen.rear exhaust outer shell corroding.o/s/f swivel joint damp.o/s/r tyre perishing and cut to tread.

Pass 1 Jun 2009 51,925 miles

o/s/f tyre starting to perish and cut to tread.both rear tyres perishing and close to limits.rear exhaust box corroding.

Pass 11 Jun 2008 43,628 miles
Pass 14 Aug 2007 36,730 miles

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

Pass 23 Aug 2006 25,364 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 MWK is a 2003 Suzuki Jimny in Black with a 1,328cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.8%.

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 MWK, 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 MWK registered?

VF03 MWK is a 2003 Suzuki Jimny, first registered on 20 August 2003.

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