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VO53 MVP

2003 Suzuki Jimny

Green Petrol 1328cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires31 Oct 2024
Tests22 (15 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate68.2%

Mileage

87,595 mi
Last recorded87,595 miles
Recorded on18 Oct 2023
Typical for 2003 Suzuki Jimny57,891 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationVO53 MVP
MakeSuzuki
ModelJimny
Year2003
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,328cc

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MOT History

15 pass 7 fail
Pass 18 Oct 2023 87,595 miles

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

Pass 10 Oct 2022 81,460 miles
Fail 26 Sep 2022 81,261 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Lower Axle swivel pins and bushes swivel pin and/or bush excessively worn (5.1.2 (b) (i))

Offside Front Upper Axle swivel pins and bushes swivel pin and/or bush excessively worn (5.1.2 (b) (i))

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 1 Nov 2021 72,828 miles

Nearside Front Axle has slight vertical movement between stub axle and axle beam slight play in sphere (5.1.2 (c) (i))

Fail 22 Oct 2021 72,825 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (a))

Offside Rear Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced boot floor /closing panel (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Nearside Front Axle has slight vertical movement between stub axle and axle beam slight play in sphere (5.1.2 (c) (i))

Nearside Rear Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced boot floor/closing panel (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 22 Aug 2017 69,821 miles

Boot floor corroded

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

Nearside Front Swivel seal slightly leaking

Nearside Front Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Front Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Power steering pipes corroded

Pass 30 Aug 2016 67,637 miles

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

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

boot floor area corroded

power steering pipes corroded

rear shock absorber bushes perished

Pass 3 Sep 2015 65,306 miles

Brake servo corroded but not excessively weakened (3.6.A.2b)

Front Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Rear Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Towbar component slightly corroded (6.6.1)

headlights adjusted on test

Pass 28 Aug 2014 61,545 miles
Pass 5 Sep 2013 57,537 miles

o/s/f hub has slight leak

Pass 30 Aug 2012 54,465 miles

Fuel pipe/s corroded

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

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

osf hub seal leaking slightly

Fail 28 Aug 2012 54,453 miles

Front Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

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

Fuel pipe/s corroded

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

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

osf hub seal leaking slightly

Pass 18 Aug 2011 51,948 miles
Fail 17 Aug 2011 51,948 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Nearside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Offside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

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

Pass 29 Aug 2010 48,139 miles
Pass 25 Aug 2009 35,020 miles
Fail 25 Aug 2009 35,020 miles

Offside Ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 1 Sep 2008 24,954 miles
Fail 1 Sep 2008 24,954 miles

Offside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Offside Lower Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 30 Aug 2007 21,379 miles
Fail 29 Aug 2007 21,379 miles

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

Offside Rear Lower Axle swivel joint has excessive play in a ball joint (2.5.A.3b)

Pass 1 Sep 2006 18,820 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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VO53 MVP is a 2003 Suzuki Jimny in Green with a 1,328cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.2%.

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 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 VO53 MVP, 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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VO53 MVP is a 2003 Suzuki Jimny, first registered on 1 September 2003.

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