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VN03 MDK

2003 Suzuki Jimny

Black Petrol 1328cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Jun 2025
Tests24 (19 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate79.2%

Mileage

79,640 mi
Last recorded79,640 miles
Recorded on1 Jul 2024
Typical for 2003 Suzuki Jimny57,891 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationVN03 MDK
MakeSuzuki
ModelJimny
Year2003
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,328cc

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MOT History

19 pass 5 fail
Pass 1 Jul 2024 79,640 miles

Offside Front inner sill has slight corrosion

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

Rear Vehicle structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security (6.2.2 (d) (i))

all 4 tyres have cracks in the tread

Fail 26 Jun 2024 79,622 miles

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

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Offside Front inner sill has slight corrosion

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

Rear Vehicle structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security (6.2.2 (d) (i))

all 4 tyres have cracks in the tread

Pass 12 May 2023 75,550 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Rear Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 19 Apr 2022 70,732 miles

Central Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Central Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Fuel Pipe/s corroded ()

Offside Rear Body panel slightly loose wing (6.2.1 (a) (i))

Fail 7 Apr 2022 70,721 miles

Nearside Front Cab or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a cab mounting by mounting in wheel arch (6.2.2 (d) (i))

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

Nearside Rear Cab or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a cab mounting wheel arch (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Nearside Rear Inner Cab or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a cab mounting sill (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Nearside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Cab or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a cab mounting behind headlamp (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Offside Front Headlamp insecure (4.1.1 (c))

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Cab or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a cab mounting wheel arch (6.2.2 (d) (i))

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

Offside Rear Inner Cab or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a cab mounting sill (6.2.2 (d) (i))

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

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

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Suspension arm likely to become detached to axle (5.3.3 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Central Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Central Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Fuel Pipe/s corroded ()

Offside Rear Body panel slightly loose wing (6.2.1 (a) (i))

Pass 22 Feb 2021 53,431 miles
Pass 13 Jan 2020 52,418 miles

Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material To rear, Both undersealed (1.1.11 (c))

Fuel Pipe/s corroded Under vehicle ()

General corrosion on vehicle

Pass 7 Jan 2019 49,891 miles

General corrosion on vehicle

Pass 10 Jan 2018 47,297 miles

General corrosion on vehicle

Nearside Front Swivel joint leaking

Offside Front Swivel joint corroded

Pass 10 Jan 2017 45,174 miles
Fail 10 Jan 2017 45,174 miles

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

Pass 8 Jan 2016 42,908 miles
Pass 20 Jan 2015 40,858 miles

Fuel pipe/s corroded

Fail 15 Jan 2015 40,856 miles

Nearside Front Axle swivel joint has excessive movement between a swivel joint and its housing (2.5.A.1b)

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

Fuel pipe/s corroded

Pass 3 Feb 2014 38,788 miles
Pass 1 May 2013 33,448 miles

Fuel pipe/s corroded

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

noise found around rear axal during wheel bearing inspection

offside windscreen wiper is spliting

Fail 26 Apr 2013 33,419 miles

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

Fuel pipe/s corroded

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

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

noise found around rear axal during wheel bearing inspection

offside windscreen wiper is spliting

Pass 17 Apr 2012 26,895 miles

Fuel pipe/s corroded

Pass 11 Apr 2011 19,011 miles

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

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

Pass 19 Apr 2010 15,031 miles
Pass 3 Apr 2009 13,529 miles
Pass 9 Apr 2008 11,271 miles

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

Pass 4 Apr 2007 9,208 miles
Pass 4 Apr 2006 7,590 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 MDK is a 2003 Suzuki Jimny in Black with a 1,328cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 79.2%.

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 MDK, 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 MDK registered?

VN03 MDK is a 2003 Suzuki Jimny, first registered on 31 March 2003.

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