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VU03 KZV

2003 Suzuki Jimny

Red Petrol 1298cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 Nov 2021
Tests22 (15 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate68.2%

Mileage

92,774 mi
Last recorded92,774 miles
Recorded on26 Nov 2020
Typical for 2003 Suzuki Jimny57,891 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

15 pass 7 fail
Pass 26 Nov 2020 92,774 miles

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

Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Multiple lower body areas corroded but not considered excessive (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Nearside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Nearside Front Oil leak, but not excessive Axle swivel hub seal has minor leak (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

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

Offside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Rear Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Boot floor (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Fail 16 Nov 2020 92,774 miles

Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

Exhaust system insecure 2 mountings broken (6.1.2 (a))

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

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

Offside Rear Fuel pipe leaking Fuel pipes excessively corroded (6.1.3 (b) (i))

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

Rear Exhaust silencer likely to become detached Tail pipe missing (8.1.1 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Nearside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Nearside Front Oil leak, but not excessive Axle swivel hub seal has minor leak (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

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

Offside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Rear Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Boot floor (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 19 Nov 2019 90,300 miles

Lower Fuel Pipe/s corroded ()

Lower Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Multiple corroded areas (6.1.1 (c) (i))

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

Nearside Front Oil leak, but not excessive Axle swivel seal (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Pass 6 Nov 2018 88,123 miles

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

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

Offside Fuel Pipe/s corroded ()

Offside Rear Integral body 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))

Fail 2 Nov 2018 88,121 miles

Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

Nearside Front Exhaust emissions likely to be affected by an exhaust leak (8.2.1.1 (b))

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage fractured (5.3.3 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

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

Offside Fuel Pipe/s corroded ()

Offside Rear Integral body 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 26 Oct 2017 86,252 miles

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

Nearside Front Tyre slightly perished

Nearside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Nearside Rear Body has slight corrosion inner sill (6.1.B.2)

Nearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

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

Offside Front Tyre slightly perished.

Offside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Rear Fuel Pipe/s corroded ()

Offside Rear Tyre slightly perished.

Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Fail 24 Oct 2017 86,248 miles

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

Exhaust system not adequately supported at front and rear (7.1.1)

Nearside Rear Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

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

Offside Rear Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings inner sill (6.1.B.2)

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases before catalytic converter (7.1.2)

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

Nearside Front Tyre slightly perished

Nearside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Nearside Rear Body has slight corrosion inner sill (6.1.B.2)

Nearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

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

Offside Front Tyre slightly perished.

Offside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Rear Fuel Pipe/s corroded ()

Offside Rear Tyre slightly perished.

Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Pass 28 Oct 2016 82,899 miles

Fuel Pipe/s corroded ()

Nearside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Nearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Oil leak ()

nearside rear tyre perished

offside and nearside front tyres perished

Fail 26 Oct 2016 82,897 miles

Brake pipe excessively corroded x2 front to rear (3.6.B.2c)

Exhaust system not adequately supported rear mounting broken off exhaust (7.1.1)

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

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

Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded load valve to flexi hose (3.6.B.2c)

Fuel Pipe/s corroded ()

Nearside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Nearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Oil leak ()

nearside rear tyre perished

offside and nearside front tyres perished

Pass 2 Nov 2015 79,646 miles

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

Nearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

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

Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

fuel pipes corroded

Fail 30 Oct 2015 79,644 miles

Nearside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside Front Axle swivel joint has excessive play in a swivel pin (2.5.A.3b) DANGEROUS

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

Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Nearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

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

Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

fuel pipes corroded

Pass 29 Oct 2014 76,201 miles

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

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

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

Pass 3 Dec 2013 73,000 miles
Pass 24 Jan 2013 72,429 miles

both front hub seals starting to leak (swivel seals )

Fail 24 Jan 2013 72,429 miles

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

both front hub seals starting to leak (swivel seals )

Pass 24 Jun 2011 67,369 miles
Fail 29 Jun 2010 59,663 miles

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

Pass 29 Jun 2010 59,663 miles
Pass 19 Jun 2009 51,020 miles
Pass 16 Jun 2008 42,629 miles
Pass 4 Jul 2007 35,078 miles

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

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

axle hub breather pipes are corroded

Pass 16 Jun 2006 31,537 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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VU03 KZV is a 2003 Suzuki Jimny in Red with a 1,298cc 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 VU03 KZV, 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 KZV registered?

VU03 KZV is a 2003 Suzuki Jimny, first registered on 15 May 2003.

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The MOT history for VU03 KZV shows 22 tests with a 68.2% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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