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VU03 EEM

2003 Suzuki Jimny

Red Petrol 1298cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 Nov 2019
Tests18 (12 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

136,750 mi
Last recorded136,750 miles
Recorded on21 Nov 2018
Typical for 2003 Suzuki Jimny57,891 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationVU03 EEM
MakeSuzuki
ModelJimny
Year2003
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,298cc

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MOT History

12 pass 6 fail
Pass 21 Nov 2018 136,750 miles

Nearside Front Lower Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive outer and inner sill (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Fail 21 Nov 2018 136,750 miles

Nearside Front Lower Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive outer and inner sill (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre has had the tread recut fit spare (5.2.3 (g))

Offside Front Road wheel fixing missing (5.2.1 (a) (i))

Offside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 24 May 2016 133,635 miles

Brake pipe slightly corroded all remaining pipes (3.6.B.2c)

Rear brake imbalance high (needs attention)

Fail 23 May 2016 133,635 miles

Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded compensator to hose (3.6.B.2c)

Brake valve leaking rear compensator (3.6.A.1) DANGEROUS

Brake pipe slightly corroded all remaining pipes (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 15 Jun 2015 130,643 miles

nearside rear inner sill starting to corrode by body mount

plastic covers over outer sills prevent ing inspection

Fail 15 Jun 2015 130,643 miles

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

nearside rear inner sill starting to corrode by body mount

plastic covers over outer sills prevent ing inspection

Pass 6 Jun 2014 124,647 miles

transfer box mounts corroded

Fail 6 Jun 2014 124,647 miles

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

transfer box mounts corroded

Pass 21 Jun 2013 117,023 miles

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

Oil leak

park brake application uneven

rear silencer deteriorated

Fail 17 Jun 2013 116,960 miles

Nearside Front position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

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

rear silencer deteriorated

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

Oil leak

cat heat shield loose (rattling)

park brake application uneven

Pass 13 Jun 2012 108,844 miles

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

rear silencer deteriorated

Pass 21 Jun 2011 98,853 miles

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

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

Oil leak

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

coolant low

Fail 23 Jun 2010 89,726 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too high and too far to the right. (1.8)

Oil leak

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

Pass 23 Jun 2010 89,726 miles

Oil leak

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

Pass 19 Jun 2009 79,665 miles

Oil leak

Pass 19 Jun 2008 67,408 miles
Pass 7 Jun 2007 56,445 miles
Pass 20 Jun 2006 44,920 miles

Nearside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

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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VU03 EEM is a 2003 Suzuki Jimny in Red with a 1,298cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 VU03 EEM, 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 VU03 EEM registered?

VU03 EEM is a 2003 Suzuki Jimny, first registered on 14 June 2003.

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The MOT history for VU03 EEM shows 18 tests with a 66.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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