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WK03 VDZ

2003 Suzuki Jimny

Red Petrol 1298cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires24 Feb 2026
Tests28 (19 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate67.9%

Mileage

92,145 mi
Last recorded92,145 miles
Recorded on17 Feb 2025
Typical for 2003 Suzuki Jimny57,891 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWK03 VDZ
MakeSuzuki
ModelJimny
Year2003
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,298cc

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MOT History

19 pass 9 fail
Pass 17 Feb 2025 92,145 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material rear to front brake pipes (1.1.11 (c))

Fuel Pipe/s corroded ()

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))

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

Rear Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

o/s n/s front hubs leaking

o/s n/s inner sills corroded

o/s rear tyre on 2mm

Pass 19 Feb 2024 86,384 miles

Fuel Pipe/s corroded ()

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

n/s rear body to seat belt mounting corroded

o/s n/s front hubs leaking

o/s n/s inner sills corroded

Pass 17 Feb 2023 82,255 miles
Fail 9 Feb 2023 82,252 miles

Front Oil leaking excessively from transmission both hub housing seals leaking (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Service brake lagging in operation (1.2.1 (d))

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

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

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

Offside Front Axle swivel joint so worn or insecure in a stub axle that directional stability is impaired (5.1.2 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 25 Feb 2022 81,562 miles
Fail 24 Feb 2022 81,562 miles

Nearside Front Oil leaking excessively from transmission swivel housing seal (8.4.1 (a) (i))

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

Offside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced under sill (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Pass 16 Feb 2021 80,554 miles
Pass 2 Sep 2019 78,735 miles

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Pass 7 Sep 2018 75,746 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 10 Aug 2017 71,417 miles

Oil leak ()

Fail 9 Aug 2017 71,417 miles

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

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

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

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Oil leak ()

Pass 9 Sep 2016 67,621 miles
Pass 14 Oct 2015 63,268 miles
Fail 23 Sep 2015 63,002 miles

Front Axle swivel joint has excessive movement between a swivel joint and its housing BOTH AND LEAKING OIL (2.5.A.1b)

Front Brake pipe excessively corroded BOTH (3.6.B.2c)

FUEL PIPES LEAKING

Front brake disc modified but not seriously weakened (3.5.1n)

TRANSFER MOUNTINGS SNAPPED

Pass 21 Oct 2014 61,148 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Fail 15 Oct 2014 61,148 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Front wheel bearing has excessive play (2.5.A.3c)

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 22 Nov 2013 59,422 miles

Nearside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.2.6)

Fail 22 Nov 2013 59,422 miles

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

Nearside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.2.6)

Fail 29 May 2012 50,595 miles

Fuel pipe/s corroded

Nearside Headlamp aim too far to the left (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching by more than 10mm within zone 'A' (8.3.1b)

Oil leak

both front brake discs slightly rusty

engine warning light on

exhaust back box in poor condition,outer skin coming away

o/s front hub seal slight oil leak

o/s wiper blade split

Pass 29 May 2012 50,595 miles

Fuel pipe/s corroded

Offside Rear Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Oil leak

both front brake discs slightly rusty

engine warning light on

exhaust back box in poor condition,outer skin coming away

o/s front hub seal slight oil leak

o/s wiper blade split

Pass 21 Apr 2011 48,272 miles

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

Offside Rear Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)

Oil leak

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

Pass 24 Apr 2010 44,676 miles

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

Pass 14 May 2009 41,616 miles
Fail 9 May 2009 41,616 miles

Offside Front wheel bearing has excessive play (2.5.A.3c)

Pass 14 May 2008 38,294 miles
Pass 2 Apr 2007 33,925 miles

engine has oil leak

Pass 6 Apr 2006 27,111 miles
Fail 5 Apr 2006 27,111 miles

Emissions not tested (7.0)

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 VDZ is a 2003 Suzuki Jimny in Red with a 1,298cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 28 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 67.9%.

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 WK03 VDZ, 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 VDZ registered?

WK03 VDZ is a 2003 Suzuki Jimny, first registered on 21 March 2003.

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