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WK03 YJV

2003 Suzuki Jimny

Green Petrol 1328cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires9 Oct 2026
Tests25 (20 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

121,627 mi
Last recorded121,627 miles
Recorded on11 Sep 2025
Typical for 2003 Suzuki Jimny57,891 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

20 pass 5 fail
Pass 11 Sep 2025 121,627 miles

Fuel Pipe/s corroded ()

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

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive floor (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

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

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive n/s and o/s/r chassis (5.3.6 (a) (i))

slight leak from n/s/f hub seal

Pass 10 Oct 2024 119,320 miles
Pass 16 Sep 2023 116,126 miles

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

Pass 30 Sep 2022 112,636 miles
Pass 2 Oct 2021 108,795 miles

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

Pass 18 Sep 2020 107,450 miles

Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive n/s and o/s/r (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 23 Aug 2019 106,141 miles

Rear Fuel Pipe/s corroded ()

Pass 10 Aug 2018 101,371 miles

surface corrotion under vehicle

Fail 10 Aug 2018 101,371 miles

Offside Rear Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength arch x2 (5.3.6 (a) (i))

surface corrotion under vehicle

Pass 23 Jun 2017 95,387 miles

Nearside Front Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Offside Front Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Fail 23 Jun 2017 95,387 miles

Nearside Front Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Offside Front Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

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

Pass 26 May 2016 89,332 miles

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)

Pass 8 May 2015 84,271 miles

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

Fail 8 May 2015 84,270 miles

Centre Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

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

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 6 Nov 2013 78,227 miles

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 exhust starting to deteriate

Fail 24 Oct 2012 75,156 miles

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

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

pipes to diff locking hubs rusty

Pass 24 Oct 2012 75,156 miles

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

pipes to diff locking hubs rusty

Pass 28 Oct 2011 62,544 miles

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

n/s/f disc rusty out side

rear tyres microw cracking both

Pass 2 Nov 2010 50,303 miles

n/s/s disc rusted outside edge

Pass 9 Mar 2010 44,693 miles

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

Fail 5 Mar 2010 44,693 miles

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

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

Pass 4 Mar 2009 38,078 miles
Pass 3 Mar 2008 23,793 miles
Pass 1 Mar 2007 14,817 miles

FRONT BRAKE PADS UNABLE TO ASSESS

Pass 11 Mar 2006 7,153 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 YJV is a 2003 Suzuki Jimny in Green with a 1,328cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 YJV, 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 YJV registered?

WK03 YJV is a 2003 Suzuki Jimny, first registered on 8 March 2003.

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