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VN03 JVY

2003 Suzuki Jimny

Red Petrol 1298cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Oct 2020
Tests17 (14 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate82.4%

Mileage

47,838 mi
Last recorded47,838 miles
Recorded on4 Oct 2021
Typical for 2003 Suzuki Jimny57,891 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationVN03 JVY
MakeSuzuki
ModelJimny
Year2003
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,298cc

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MOT History

14 pass 3 fail
Fail 4 Oct 2021 47,838 miles

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Horn not working (7.7 (a))

Nearside Rear Rear fog lamp lens defective such that emitted light is adversely affected (4.5.1 (b) (ii))

Offside Rear Direction indicator lens defective such that the emitted light is adversely affected (4.4.1 (b) (ii))

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Front Discs has surface rust

Offside Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Front to Rear (1.1.11 (c))

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

Pass 29 Apr 2019 45,537 miles

Fuel Pipe/s corroded ()

Fail 29 Apr 2019 45,537 miles

Fuel Pipe/s corroded ()

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

Pass 26 Apr 2018 44,731 miles
Pass 21 Mar 2017 39,045 miles

Rear fuel lines corroded

Pass 23 Mar 2016 34,126 miles
Fail 23 Mar 2016 34,126 miles

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

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

Pass 13 Apr 2015 29,759 miles
Pass 2 Apr 2014 26,254 miles
Pass 8 Apr 2013 22,783 miles
Pass 5 Apr 2012 20,812 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 6 Apr 2011 18,392 miles
Pass 16 Mar 2010 15,063 miles

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

Pass 6 Apr 2009 13,275 miles

O/S & N/S Rear shock absorbers leaking

Rear exhaust corroded

Pass 8 Apr 2008 10,853 miles

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

Pass 3 Apr 2007 9,297 miles

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 24 Mar 2006 4,874 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 JVY is a 2003 Suzuki Jimny in Red 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 VN03 JVY, 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 JVY registered?

VN03 JVY is a 2003 Suzuki Jimny, first registered on 10 April 2003.

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The MOT history for VN03 JVY shows 17 tests with a 82.4% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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