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VN03 HZM

2003 Suzuki Jimny

Red Petrol 1328cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 May 2018
Tests20 (11 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate55%

Mileage

144,149 mi
Last recorded144,149 miles
Recorded on27 May 2017
Typical for 2003 Suzuki Jimny57,891 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationVN03 HZM
MakeSuzuki
ModelJimny
Year2003
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,328cc

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MOT History

11 pass 9 fail
Pass 27 May 2017 144,149 miles
Fail 10 May 2017 144,149 miles

Brake hydraulic reservoir fluid level below minimum level (3.6.G.1b)

Fuel pipe leaking (7.2.3)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Rear Braking system leaking (3.6.A.1)

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Pass 17 May 2016 139,663 miles

Rear Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement rear all 6 (2.4.G.2)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Fail 16 May 2016 139,658 miles

Offside Front Braking system leaking (3.6.A.1)

Offside Rear Braking system leaking (3.6.A.1)

Rear Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement all 6 (2.4.G.2)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Fail 16 May 2016 139,658 miles

Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened both (3.5.1i)

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Offside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Rear fog lamp tell tale not working (1.3.1b)

Front Headlamp aim too low both (1.8)

Rear Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement all 6 (2.4.G.2)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 18 Apr 2015 136,679 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 6 Aug 2013 134,504 miles

Non obligatory mirror damaged

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

Fail 1 Aug 2013 134,373 miles

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

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

Offside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Non obligatory mirror damaged

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

Pass 2 Jul 2012 122,346 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

passenger door mirror glass broken, interior mirror present & working

Fail 2 Jul 2012 122,343 miles

Nearside Rear coil spring fractured (2.4.C.1a)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

passenger door mirror glass broken, interior mirror present & working

Pass 23 Jun 2011 111,065 miles

slight fraying to drivers seat belt webbing

slight play in nearside front hub joint

Fail 23 Jun 2011 111,065 miles

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

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

slight fraying to drivers seat belt webbing

slight play in nearside front hub joint

Pass 19 May 2010 99,439 miles

drivers seatbelt starting to fray slightly

nearside door mirror lense damaged

offside front lower suspension arm slightly bent

slight play in offside front hub joint

Fail 19 May 2010 99,439 miles

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

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

drivers seatbelt starting to fray slightly

nearside door mirror lense damaged

offside front lower suspension arm slightly bent

slight play in offside front hub joint

Pass 28 Apr 2009 87,824 miles

nearside rear and offside front tyres starting to perish and split - no cords visible

underside of vehicle slightly muddy

Fail 23 Apr 2009 87,686 miles

Hazard warning lamps not flashing in phase, with ignition off (1.4.B.1f)

Hazard warning lamps not flashing in phase, with ignition on (1.4.B.1f)

nearside rear and offside front tyres starting to perish and split - no cords visible

underside of vehicle slightly muddy

Pass 21 Apr 2008 45,660 miles
Fail 9 Apr 2008 45,660 miles

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

Hazard warning switch faulty (1.4.B.1d)

Pass 10 Apr 2007 74,232 miles
Pass 7 Feb 2006 56,718 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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VN03 HZM is a 2003 Suzuki Jimny in Red with a 1,328cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 55%.

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 VN03 HZM, 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 VN03 HZM registered?

VN03 HZM is a 2003 Suzuki Jimny, first registered on 26 April 2003.

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