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WL03 OVA

2003 Suzuki Jimny

Blue Petrol 1328cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires7 Apr 2027
Tests30 (19 pass, 11 fail)
Pass rate63.3%

Mileage

117,266 mi
Last recorded117,266 miles
Recorded on8 Apr 2026
Typical for 2003 Suzuki Jimny57,891 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWL03 OVA
MakeSuzuki
ModelJimny
Year2003
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,328cc

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MOT History

19 pass 11 fail
Pass 8 Apr 2026 117,266 miles

Front both swivel joints pitted

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

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

underside heavily coated

Fail 26 Mar 2026 117,246 miles

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

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

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

Front both swivel joints pitted

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

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

underside heavily coated

Pass 18 Mar 2025 114,179 miles

chassis, brake pipes, suspension components covered in underseal

Fail 17 Mar 2025 114,170 miles

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

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

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

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

chassis, brake pipes, suspension components covered in underseal

Fail 20 Sep 2024 114,051 miles

Brake pipe excessively corroded front to rear pipes (1.1.11 (c))

Exhaust emissions likely to be affected by an exhaust leak (8.2.2.1 (b))

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases system holed and corroded (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area fractured significantly reducing structural strength chassis to body (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

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

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area fractured significantly reducing structural strength chassis to body (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area fractured significantly reducing structural strength chassis to body[front of wheel] (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

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

Fuel Pipe/s corroded ()

Nearside Inner sill corroded

Offside handbrake inop

Pass 3 Jul 2023 112,111 miles

Coil spring corroded ALL 4 CORRODED (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Rear EXHAUST TAILPIPE MISSING FROM SILENCER

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing 2X FRONT AND N/S/R STARTING TO CRACK/SPLIT (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 28 Jun 2023 112,110 miles

Battery insecure and likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (ii))

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

Nearside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

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

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

Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps BOTH BULBS INOP (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure MULTIPLE SPLITS/CRACKS TO CORD (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Coil spring corroded ALL 4 CORRODED (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre SCREW IN TREAD ()

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Rear EXHAUST TAILPIPE MISSING FROM SILENCER

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing 2X FRONT AND N/S/R STARTING TO CRACK/SPLIT (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 16 Jun 2022 109,703 miles

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

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

Pass 10 Jun 2021 103,585 miles

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

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

Fail 8 Jun 2021 103,582 miles

Offside Rear Tyre incorrectly seated on the wheel rim (5.2.3 (k))

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

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

Pass 7 Feb 2020 103,469 miles

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

both front seat belts slow to retract

Pass 13 Feb 2018 93,018 miles

Small hole near to O/S Rear body mount

Very small hole O/S outrigger/body mount

Fail 12 Feb 2018 93,016 miles

Nearside Rear Vehicle structure excessively corroded within 30cm of towbar mounting (6.6.6)

Small hole near to O/S Rear body mount

Very small hole O/S outrigger/body mount

Pass 16 May 2017 87,906 miles

front disc corroded

under body corroded

Pass 28 May 2016 81,930 miles

slight play steering box

Fail 23 May 2016 81,930 miles

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

slight play steering box

Fail 6 Apr 2016 81,910 miles

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

Nearside Front Lower Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

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

Offside Front Lower Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Pass 10 Jul 2015 78,992 miles

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

Fail 12 Jul 2014 68,006 miles

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

exhaust system at rear corroded

fuel pipes corroded at rear

Pass 12 Jul 2014 68,006 miles

exhaust system at rear corroded

fuel pipes corroded at rear

Pass 12 Jul 2013 57,664 miles

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

Fuel pipe/s corroded

Offside Front Seat belt cut but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)

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

Rear Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

n/s/f swivel seal leaking small amount of grease

o/s/f wiper blade split

rear silencer outer skin deteriorated

rear wiper blade split

Fail 12 Jul 2013 57,664 miles

Trailer electrical socket (13 pin) not operating the trailer lamps as intended (1.9.4)

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

Fuel pipe/s corroded

Offside Front Seat belt cut but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)

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

Rear Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

n/s/f swivel seal leaking small amount of grease

o/s/f wiper blade split

rear silencer outer skin deteriorated

rear wiper blade split

Pass 21 Jul 2012 49,091 miles

slight corrosion on rear brake and fuel pipes

Pass 4 Jul 2011 39,760 miles
Pass 16 Jul 2010 34,204 miles

slight play in near side lower hub bearing

Pass 2 Jul 2009 30,027 miles

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

slight oil leak from off side front hub

Pass 21 Jul 2008 26,070 miles
Fail 18 Jul 2008 26,069 miles

Nearside Front Axle swivel joint has excessive play (2.5.A.3b)

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

Pass 16 Jul 2007 21,295 miles
Pass 26 Jul 2006 17,704 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 OVA is a 2003 Suzuki Jimny in Blue with a 1,328cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 30 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.3%.

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 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 OVA, 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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WL03 OVA is a 2003 Suzuki Jimny, first registered on 1 August 2003.

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