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VK03 UFV

2003 Suzuki Jimny

Red Petrol 1328cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Dec 2021
Tests25 (15 pass, 10 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

151,562 mi
Last recorded151,562 miles
Recorded on7 Jan 2022
Typical for 2003 Suzuki Jimny57,891 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationVK03 UFV
MakeSuzuki
ModelJimny
Year2003
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,328cc

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MOT History

15 pass 10 fail
Fail 7 Jan 2022 151,562 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Hazard warning lamps inoperative (4.4.1 (e))

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength sill holed (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength sill holed (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Seat belt damaged (7.1.2 (b) (i))

Offside Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Windscreen damaged and affecting the driver's view of an obligatory external mirror (3.2 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Service brake has no recorded effort at a wheel (1.2.1 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Service brake has no recorded effort at a wheel (1.2.1 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Service brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.2.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

fog lamp tel tale lamp not working

front and rear propshafts sliders worn out

Pass 23 Dec 2020 142,220 miles
Fail 23 Dec 2020 142,220 miles

Offside Rear Position lamp showing white light to the rear (4.2.3 (a) (ii))

Pass 27 Jan 2020 138,894 miles
Fail 27 Jan 2020 138,894 miles

Offside Rear fog lamp does not emit a steady red light (4.5.4 (a))

Pass 17 Jan 2019 135,117 miles
Pass 5 Jan 2018 133,599 miles

Offside transfer box mounting cracked

Pass 6 Jan 2017 132,075 miles

transfer box mount at offside, cracked

Fail 6 Jan 2017 132,075 miles

Direction indicators not working (1.4.A.2c)

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

transfer box mount at offside, cracked

Pass 24 Dec 2015 131,146 miles
Fail 23 Dec 2015 131,146 miles

Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush o/s rear bottom bush (2.7.4)

Side repeater not working o/s n/s (1.4.A.2c)

Tyre has ply or cords exposed o/s rear inner side wall (4.1.D.1b)

Direction indicators not working (1.4.A.2c) DANGEROUS

Hazard warning lamps inoperative (1.4.B.1b) DANGEROUS

Horn not working (1.6.2a) DANGEROUS

n/s rear tyre inner side wall perrished

Pass 22 Jan 2015 128,864 miles

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

Pass 20 Jan 2014 127,923 miles

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

Fail 7 Mar 2013 127,666 miles

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

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

Offside Front Steering pivot point has excessive play (2.2.B.1g)

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 10 Apr 2012 108,380 miles

offside front kingpin swivel worn slightly

slight oil leak from offside front hub swivel

Fail 10 Apr 2012 108,380 miles

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

offside front kingpin swivel worn slightly

slight oil leak from offside front hub swivel

Pass 1 Mar 2011 87,600 miles
Pass 1 Mar 2010 72,358 miles

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

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

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

damage to front bumper

Fail 1 Mar 2010 72,358 miles

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

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

Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone 'A' (8.3.1e)

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

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

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

damage to front bumper

Pass 27 Mar 2009 57,606 miles

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

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

Pass 29 Feb 2008 43,165 miles
Fail 26 Feb 2008 43,165 miles

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

n/s front hub oil seal leaking

Fail 26 Mar 2007 40,644 miles

Nearside Front suspension has slight play in a lower wishbone bearing (2.5.B.1a)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Pass 26 Mar 2007 40,644 miles

Nearside Front suspension has slight play in a lower wishbone bearing (2.5.B.1a)

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

Pass 16 Mar 2006 34,649 miles

Nearside Front Axle swivel joint has slight play (2.5.A.3b)

Nearside front tyre low on tread on inner edge

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

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 UFV is a 2003 Suzuki Jimny in Red with a 1,328cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

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 VK03 UFV, 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 UFV registered?

VK03 UFV is a 2003 Suzuki Jimny, first registered on 28 March 2003.

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