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VK03 NMU

2003 Suzuki Jimny

Black Petrol 1298cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Nov 2019
Tests17 (14 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate82.4%

Mileage

78,533 mi
Last recorded78,533 miles
Recorded on1 Nov 2019
Typical for 2003 Suzuki Jimny57,891 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationVK03 NMU
MakeSuzuki
ModelJimny
Year2003
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,298cc

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MOT History

14 pass 3 fail
Fail 1 Nov 2019 78,533 miles

Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

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

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

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))

Offside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced Sill (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded Across Axle (1.1.11 (c))

Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded LSV to Hose (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 2 Nov 2018 76,009 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material across rear axle (1.1.11 (c))

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

Pass 1 Nov 2017 73,669 miles

Fuel Pipe/s corroded ()

coil spring corroded x4 (2.4.C.1b)

Pass 3 Nov 2016 70,674 miles
Pass 5 Nov 2015 68,791 miles

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

Slight play in front prop shaft universal joint

Fail 27 Oct 2015 68,791 miles

Brake pipe excessively corroded Both front to rear (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

Slight play in front prop shaft universal joint

Pass 7 Nov 2014 64,918 miles
Fail 6 Nov 2014 64,918 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Nearside Front wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.5.A.2)

Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 6 Nov 2013 62,963 miles
Pass 8 Nov 2012 60,505 miles
Pass 2 Nov 2011 59,426 miles
Pass 1 Nov 2010 58,720 miles
Pass 22 Oct 2009 50,259 miles

Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Pass 15 Oct 2008 39,372 miles
Pass 5 Nov 2007 33,977 miles
Pass 31 Oct 2006 24,204 miles
Pass 8 Nov 2005 17,420 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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VK03 NMU is a 2003 Suzuki Jimny in Black with a 1,298cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 82.4%.

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 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 VK03 NMU, 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 VK03 NMU registered?

VK03 NMU is a 2003 Suzuki Jimny, first registered on 4 June 2003.

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