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WK03 VDF

2003 Suzuki Jimny

Black Petrol 1328cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 Mar 2024
Tests23 (19 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate82.6%

Mileage

131,773 mi
Last recorded131,773 miles
Recorded on28 Mar 2024
Typical for 2003 Suzuki Jimny57,891 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWK03 VDF
MakeSuzuki
ModelJimny
Year2003
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,328cc

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MOT History

19 pass 4 fail
Fail 28 Mar 2024 131,773 miles

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

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

Exhaust carbon monoxide content at idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

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

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn At axil (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn At chassis (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn At axil (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn At chassis (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced Body mount In front of rear wheel (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Rear Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced Rear most body mount (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Coil spring corroded All 4 (5.3.1 (b) (i))

EML light on

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Fuel pipes corroded

Nearside Rear Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Rear most body mount (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Nearside Rear Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced in front of rear wheel (6.1.1 (c) (i))

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

Power steering ram has slight seepage from a joint Steering box (2.1.5 (a))

Rear Prop shaft joint worn, but not excessively (6.1.7 (c) (i))

Pass 21 Mar 2023 126,821 miles

Fuel Pipe/s corroded ()

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

Nearside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge wearing outer edge (5.2.3 (e))

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

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

both front inner wings corroded

floor pan corroded

offside centre body mounting corroded

Pass 3 Nov 2022 125,082 miles

Fuel Pipe/s corroded tank to engine. ()

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

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

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

Fail 25 Oct 2022 124,998 miles

Offside Rear Service brake effort inadequate at a wheel (1.2.1 (a) (i))

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Fuel Pipe/s corroded tank to engine. ()

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

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

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

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

Pass 22 Oct 2021 118,523 miles

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

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

Power steering pipe/hose slightly corroded from steering pump. (2.1.5 (g) (i))

Rear Fuel Pipe/s corroded from fuel tank to engine. ()

Steering box has seepage (2.1.1 (e) (i))

Pass 12 Nov 2020 115,770 miles

Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))

front to rear fuel pipes are corroded

oil leak

Pass 14 Feb 2020 114,254 miles

Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output Both front headlights. (4.1.4 (b))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Rear-most and central bushes for the nearside front lower arm. (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Rear-most and central bushes for the nearside rear lower arm. (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Rear-most and central bushes for offside front suspension arm. (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement All bushes for the offside rear suspension arm. (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Stop lamp(s) slightly affected by the operation of another lamp Both rear brake lights. (4.3.3 (b))

Rear Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Rear section of body floor/boot floor is very corroded. (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Fail 13 Feb 2020 114,254 miles

Emissions not tested (8.2.1.2 (d))

Rear Exhaust fumes entering cabin Rear section of exhaust is missing. (6.1.2 (b) (i))

Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output Both front headlights. (4.1.4 (b))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Rear-most and central bushes for the nearside front lower arm. (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Rear-most and central bushes for the nearside rear lower arm. (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Rear-most and central bushes for offside front suspension arm. (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement All bushes for the offside rear suspension arm. (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Stop lamp(s) slightly affected by the operation of another lamp Both rear brake lights. (4.3.3 (b))

Rear Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Rear section of body floor/boot floor is very corroded. (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 22 Jan 2019 109,491 miles

Front Inner I cannot clearly see front inner brake pads.

Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Both front trailing arm have two bushes each that are quite deteriorated but do not have excessive play. (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Rear exhaust silencer has a slight leak it is also quite corroded around its flange. (6.1.2 (a))

Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Both rear trailing arms have two bushes each that are quite deteriorated but do not have excessive play. (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Both central body mounts are slightly corroded. (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 10 Jan 2018 103,359 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Fuel Pipe/s corroded ()

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

Oil leak ()

Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component damp around steering box (2.3.3b)

Rear tyres perished

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

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

all axle bush's starting to deteriorate front and rear

boot floor corroding

Fail 3 Jan 2018 103,281 miles

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone 'A' (8.3.1e)

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Fuel Pipe/s corroded ()

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

Oil leak ()

Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component damp around steering box (2.3.3b)

Rear tyres perished

Vehicles internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights ()

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

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

all axle bush's starting to deteriorate front and rear

boot floor corroding

Pass 23 Jan 2017 97,085 miles

Body has slight corrosion under body (6.1.B.2)

Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Vehicle structure has slight corrosion all over (6.1.B.2)

excessive corrosion all fuel pipes but not leaking at time

front and rear tyres starting to perish and split but cords not exposed at time of test

Pass 17 Feb 2016 96,974 miles

Front Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) slightly corroded (2.3.2)

Front coil springs cups rusty

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

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

front axle breathing pipes rusty

fuel pipe rusty

Pass 18 Nov 2014 96,937 miles

Fuel pipe/s corroded

Pass 1 Nov 2013 96,304 miles
Pass 23 Oct 2012 84,871 miles

Fuel pipe/s corroded

Pass 5 Oct 2011 77,265 miles

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

exhaust blow from front to centre pipe joint

front brake discs distorted may cause vibration when braking

metal fuel pipes badly corroded

offside front wheel rim damaged

Pass 25 Oct 2010 67,607 miles

front wiper blades deteriorated

Pass 8 Oct 2009 54,399 miles

Centre Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Nearside Front brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

Offside Front brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

Pass 7 Oct 2008 41,248 miles
Pass 9 Oct 2007 35,369 miles

Offside Front Axle swivel joint has slight movement between a swivel joint and its housing (2.5.A.1b)

Pass 10 Oct 2006 30,892 miles
Pass 17 May 2006 27,541 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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WK03 VDF is a 2003 Suzuki Jimny in Black with a 1,328cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 82.6%.

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 WK03 VDF, 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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WK03 VDF is a 2003 Suzuki Jimny, first registered on 1 March 2003.

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