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WL03 NPY

2003 Suzuki Jimny

Red Petrol 1328cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires7 May 2027
Tests29 (21 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate72.4%

Mileage

142,174 mi
Last recorded142,174 miles
Recorded on8 May 2026
Typical for 2003 Suzuki Jimny57,891 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWL03 NPY
MakeSuzuki
ModelJimny
Year2003
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,328cc

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MOT History

21 pass 8 fail
Pass 8 May 2026 142,174 miles

Brake pedal wearing smooth (1.1.2 (c))

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

Front Suspension component pin or bush slightly worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Rear Bumper mountings corroded but not likely to become detached (6.1.4 (a) (i))

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

Pass 14 Dec 2024 139,681 miles

Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output n/s & o/s (4.1.4 (b))

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

Pass 17 Dec 2023 134,280 miles

Rear Prop shaft bearing has slight play (6.1.7 (b) (i))

Pass 17 Dec 2022 126,969 miles
Fail 17 Dec 2022 126,969 miles

Central Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 4 Dec 2021 118,829 miles

sill covers fitted

underbody has age related corrosion

Pass 5 Dec 2020 105,800 miles

Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output n/s & o/s (4.1.4 (b))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

sill covers fitted

underbody has age related corrosion but not weak

Fail 5 Dec 2020 105,800 miles

Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output n/s & o/s (4.1.4 (b))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

sill covers fitted

underbody has age related corrosion but not weak

Pass 20 Nov 2019 96,395 miles

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

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

Pass 12 Dec 2018 93,206 miles

Offside Front Driver's view Items removed from driver's view prior to test zone A (3.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Fuel Pipe/s corroded x two. ()

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

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

Fail 12 Dec 2018 93,206 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Driver's view Items removed from driver's view prior to test zone A (3.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Fuel Pipe/s corroded x two. ()

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

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

Pass 12 Dec 2017 85,404 miles

Central Rear Stop lamp has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% (1.2.1b)

Nearside Front position lamp(s) has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% (1.1.A.3b)

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

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

Offside Rear Fuel Pipe/s corroded ()

Pass 8 Dec 2016 76,019 miles

Central Rear Stop lamp has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% (1.2.1b)

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

Pass 7 Dec 2015 65,642 miles

Front Lower Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush both (2.7.4)

Rear Lower Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush both (2.7.4)

Fail 7 Dec 2015 65,642 miles

Front Lower Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush both (2.7.4)

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Rear Lower Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush both (2.7.4)

Pass 5 Dec 2014 54,144 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 13 Dec 2013 41,278 miles
Fail 13 Dec 2013 41,278 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Fail 30 Jan 2013 37,643 miles

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

Pass 30 Jan 2013 37,643 miles
Pass 27 Mar 2012 36,273 miles

exhaust system deteriorated

Pass 9 Apr 2011 33,454 miles

lots of surface rust to underside

rear exhaust box rusty

Pass 12 Apr 2010 29,826 miles
Fail 12 Apr 2010 29,826 miles

Front brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

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

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

Pass 6 Apr 2009 25,572 miles
Pass 18 Mar 2008 21,407 miles
Fail 18 Mar 2008 21,407 miles

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

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 4 May 2007 17,714 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Nearside Front brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

Offside Front brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

Pass 31 May 2006 14,026 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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WL03 NPY is a 2003 Suzuki Jimny in Red with a 1,328cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 29 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.4%.

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 WL03 NPY, 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 WL03 NPY registered?

WL03 NPY is a 2003 Suzuki Jimny, first registered on 30 June 2003.

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