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WK03 VDJ

2003 Suzuki Jimny

Green Petrol 1328cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires2 Mar 2027
Tests29 (23 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate79.3%

Mileage

81,414 mi
Last recorded81,414 miles
Recorded on3 Mar 2026
Typical for 2003 Suzuki Jimny57,891 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWK03 VDJ
MakeSuzuki
ModelJimny
Year2003
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,328cc

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MOT History

23 pass 6 fail
Pass 3 Mar 2026 81,414 miles

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

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

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 12 Feb 2025 78,640 miles
Fail 8 Feb 2025 78,640 miles

Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Brake hose excessively twisted (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

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

Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Pass 13 Feb 2024 72,462 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view SMALL CHIP (3.2 (a) (i))

Fail 13 Feb 2024 72,461 miles

Brake pressure storage reservoir leaking FLUIDLEAKING FROM N/S/R DRUM (1.1.9 (a) (ii))

Emissions unable to be completed DUE TO LARGE HOLE IN REAR BOX (8.2.1.2 (d))

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases REAR BOX (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

Offside Front Suspension component leaking HUB SEAL (5.3.5 (c))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

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

Rear Exhaust system insecure (6.1.2 (a))

Registration plate does not conform to the specified requirements EXHAUST HAS MELTED REAR REG PLATE (0.1 (d))

Registration plate lamp does not illuminate simultaneously with the position lamps BOTH NOT WORKING (4.7.2 (a))

Service brake efficiency below requirements (1.2.2 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Service brake has no recorded effort at a wheel (1.2.1 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view SMALL CHIP (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 14 Feb 2023 61,031 miles

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

some slight oil leaks

Pass 17 Feb 2022 53,336 miles

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

Front brake pads unevenly worn

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

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

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

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

Pass 19 Feb 2021 47,545 miles

Offside Rear Parking brake mechanism/associated mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Back plate (1.1.21 (e) (i))

Fail 15 Feb 2021 47,544 miles

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

Offside Rear Lower Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength Shock mounting (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Rear Upper Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Parking brake mechanism/associated mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Back plate (1.1.21 (e) (i))

Pass 18 Feb 2020 43,162 miles

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

Fail 14 Feb 2020 43,162 miles

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

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

Pass 31 Jan 2019 38,359 miles

Corrosion to the underside of the vehicle

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

Pass 13 Feb 2018 33,580 miles

Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Pass 8 Mar 2017 27,946 miles
Fail 6 Mar 2017 27,944 miles

Brake load sensing valve linkage defective and function impaired (3.6.E.3)

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

Nearside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Pass 4 Mar 2016 26,184 miles
Pass 4 Mar 2015 25,357 miles

all tyres badly perrished no cords exposed

Pass 14 Mar 2014 24,629 miles
Pass 5 Mar 2013 23,862 miles
Pass 13 Mar 2012 23,074 miles
Pass 11 Mar 2011 22,014 miles
Pass 4 Mar 2010 20,140 miles
Pass 3 Mar 2009 18,984 miles

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

Pass 14 Mar 2008 17,798 miles
Pass 15 Feb 2008 17,784 miles

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

both front tyres perishing

both rear tyres perishing

Pass 9 May 2007 13,467 miles
Fail 9 May 2007 13,467 miles

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

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

Nearside Front brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

Offside Front brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

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

sill covers fitted

Pass 23 May 2006 8,536 miles

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

Front brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

Pass 28 Feb 2006 8,414 miles

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

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 VDJ is a 2003 Suzuki Jimny in Green with a 1,328cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 29 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 79.3%.

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 VDJ, 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 WK03 VDJ registered?

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

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The MOT history for WK03 VDJ shows 29 tests with a 79.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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