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VN03 MTZ

2003 Suzuki Jimny

Red Petrol 1298cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires31 May 2022
Tests20 (15 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

88,200 mi
Last recorded88,200 miles
Recorded on1 Jun 2021
Typical for 2003 Suzuki Jimny57,891 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

15 pass 5 fail
Pass 1 Jun 2021 88,200 miles

Offside Front Wing damaged

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 11 Dec 2019 77,416 miles

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

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

Pass 24 Sep 2018 65,010 miles
Pass 23 Mar 2017 64,330 miles
Pass 31 Mar 2016 63,114 miles

Fuel pipes corroded.

Oil leak.

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

Fail 31 Mar 2016 63,114 miles

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

Nearside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Fuel pipes corroded.

Oil leak.

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

Pass 23 Mar 2015 55,540 miles

Fuel pipe/s corroded

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

n/s/f tyre worn on outside

Fail 20 Mar 2015 55,529 miles

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

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

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

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

Fuel pipe/s corroded

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

n/s/f tyre worn on outside

Pass 4 Jun 2014 53,946 miles

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

childseat in rear

Fail 25 Jul 2013 51,184 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

Oil leak

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

engine light on

fuel lines rusty

sill covers fitted

Pass 25 Jul 2013 51,184 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

Oil leak

engine light on

fuel lines rusty

sill covers fitted

Pass 12 Oct 2012 48,799 miles
Pass 14 Oct 2011 46,064 miles
Pass 8 Oct 2010 42,178 miles
Pass 2 Oct 2009 38,206 miles
Fail 1 Oct 2009 38,205 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

FRONT PADS LOW

Pass 1 Oct 2008 33,318 miles
Fail 30 Sep 2008 33,317 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

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

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

Pass 28 Sep 2007 25,910 miles
Pass 26 Sep 2006 13,680 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 MTZ is a 2003 Suzuki Jimny in Red with a 1,298cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 MTZ, 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 MTZ registered?

VN03 MTZ is a 2003 Suzuki Jimny, first registered on 11 April 2003.

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