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VO03 VTG

2003 Suzuki Jimny

Red Petrol 1298cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires12 Nov 2026
Tests31 (22 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate71%

Mileage

96,503 mi
Last recorded96,503 miles
Recorded on10 Nov 2025
Typical for 2003 Suzuki Jimny57,891 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationVO03 VTG
MakeSuzuki
ModelJimny
Year2003
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,298cc

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MOT History

22 pass 9 fail
Pass 10 Nov 2025 96,503 miles

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Inner swivel hub scraper seal seeping

Offside Front Side repeater slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

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

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

Pass 13 Nov 2024 93,878 miles

Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material all brake pipes have been cleaned back and coated in grease (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Side repeater slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

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

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material all brake pipes have been cleaned back and coated in grease (1.1.11 (c))

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

Rear Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced behind rear bumper (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Fail 13 Nov 2024 93,878 miles

Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material all brake pipes have been cleaned back and coated in grease (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Position lamp light intensity significantly reduced (4.2.3 (a) (ii))

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

Offside Front Side repeater slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

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

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material all brake pipes have been cleaned back and coated in grease (1.1.11 (c))

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

Rear Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced behind rear bumper (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 20 Oct 2023 89,173 miles

Offside Front Side repeater slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Front to rear pipes along chassis around securing clip (1.1.11 (c))

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

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

Rear General under vehicle corrosion apparent

Pass 1 Nov 2022 84,740 miles
Fail 17 Oct 2022 84,739 miles

Nearside Rear Outer Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Rear Outer Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Pass 4 Nov 2021 83,559 miles

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

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

Pass 3 Nov 2020 82,007 miles
Pass 2 May 2019 80,652 miles
Fail 1 May 2019 80,652 miles

Central Exhaust system insecure (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 25 Apr 2018 77,680 miles

Oil leak ()

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases join (7.1.2)

Pass 26 Apr 2017 74,734 miles

Fuel Pipe/s corroded ()

Nearside Front w/wiper starting to split

Pass 28 Apr 2016 71,809 miles
Fail 27 Apr 2016 71,809 miles

Offside Rear Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

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

Pass 28 Apr 2015 68,805 miles

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

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

Fail 22 Apr 2015 68,681 miles

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

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

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

Fail 6 May 2014 64,963 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

parking brake light staying on

Pass 6 May 2014 64,963 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

parking brake light staying on

Pass 8 May 2013 59,262 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Oil leak

back box corroded

front hub breather pipes corroded

offside rear seatbelt not tested

offside front toeing eye damaged withing 30 centimeters of perscribed area

Fail 7 May 2013 59,262 miles

Additional braking device damaged (3.6.I.1)

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

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Oil leak

back box corroded

front hub breather pipes corroded

offside rear seatbelt not tested

offside front toeing eye damaged withing 30 centimeters of perscribed area

Pass 16 May 2012 52,060 miles

back box corroded

oil leaks

pitted swivel joints front

Fail 16 May 2012 52,060 miles

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

back box corroded

oil leaks

pitted swivel joints front

Pass 2 Jun 2011 46,070 miles

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

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

Rear exhaust casing corroded

Pass 8 Jun 2010 39,206 miles
Pass 29 Mar 2010 39,142 miles

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

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

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

Pass 2 Mar 2010 38,786 miles

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

both rear tyres perished

Fail 2 Mar 2010 38,786 miles

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

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

both rear tyres perished

Pass 25 Mar 2009 36,174 miles

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

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

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

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

o/s/f & both rear tyres perished

Pass 20 Mar 2008 33,429 miles
Pass 26 Mar 2007 29,150 miles
Pass 24 Mar 2006 24,151 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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VO03 VTG is a 2003 Suzuki Jimny in Red with a 1,298cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 31 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71%.

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 VO03 VTG, 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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VO03 VTG is a 2003 Suzuki Jimny, first registered on 29 March 2003.

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