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VK03 UFU

2003 Suzuki Jimny

Blue Petrol 1328cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 Apr 2019
Tests17 (13 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate76.5%

Mileage

104,146 mi
Last recorded104,146 miles
Recorded on21 Mar 2018
Typical for 2003 Suzuki Jimny57,891 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationVK03 UFU
MakeSuzuki
ModelJimny
Year2003
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,328cc

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MOT History

13 pass 4 fail
Pass 21 Mar 2018 104,146 miles

Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

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

Pass 6 Apr 2017 98,234 miles

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

Nearside Front Body has slight corrosion Panel by headlight (6.1.B.2)

Offside Front Body has slight corrosion Panel by headlight (6.1.B.2)

Offside Swivel hub leaking oil

Rear Fuel pipe slightly damaged pipes corroded (7.2.2)

Fail 5 Apr 2017 98,234 miles

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

Nearside Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Offside Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Offside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside Swivel hub leaking oil

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

Nearside Front Body has slight corrosion Panel by headlight (6.1.B.2)

Offside Front Body has slight corrosion Panel by headlight (6.1.B.2)

Rear Fuel pipe slightly damaged pipes corroded (7.2.2)

Pass 18 Mar 2016 89,935 miles

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

Offside Rear Fuel pipe slightly damaged (7.2.2)

Fail 17 Mar 2016 89,934 miles

Offside Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

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

Offside Rear Fuel pipe slightly damaged (7.2.2)

Pass 2 Apr 2015 85,124 miles
Pass 10 Apr 2014 78,362 miles

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

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

Fail 3 Apr 2014 78,361 miles

Axle swivel joint has excessive play in a ball joint (2.5.A.3b)

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

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

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

Pass 18 Mar 2013 72,272 miles

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

Pass 4 Apr 2012 68,118 miles
Fail 28 Mar 2012 68,105 miles

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

Offside Front brake disc contaminated by grease (3.5.1h)

Pass 30 Mar 2011 63,370 miles
Pass 30 Mar 2010 57,569 miles
Pass 3 Apr 2009 49,278 miles
Pass 27 Mar 2008 42,330 miles

All tyres perished in the tread

Both front swivel hubs starting to corrode

N/S/F , N/S/R and O/S/F tyres wearing unevenly

Rear exhaust baffles broken up and noisey

Rear exhaust casing corroded

Pass 28 Mar 2007 36,937 miles
Pass 29 Mar 2006 28,033 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 UFU is a 2003 Suzuki Jimny in Blue with a 1,328cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.5%.

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 UFU, 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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VK03 UFU is a 2003 Suzuki Jimny, first registered on 24 March 2003.

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