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YB03 VHC

2003 Suzuki Jimny

Silver Petrol 1328cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 May 2025
Tests29 (19 pass, 10 fail)
Pass rate65.5%

Mileage

78,533 mi
Last recorded78,533 miles
Recorded on30 Jul 2025
Typical for 2003 Suzuki Jimny57,891 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYB03 VHC
MakeSuzuki
ModelJimny
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,328cc

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MOT History

19 pass 10 fail
Fail 30 Jul 2025 78,533 miles

Brake performance unable to be tested (1.2.1 (g))

Offside Rear Vehicle structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Offside Rear Brake pipe leaking on a hydraulic braking system running along chassis (1.1.11 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Suspension arm attachment bracket/mounting fractured (5.3.3 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material all pipes heavily coated in underseal (1.1.11 (c))

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

Fail 14 May 2025 78,520 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage corroded and seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage corroded and seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

Pass 7 May 2024 75,978 miles
Pass 18 Aug 2023 74,158 miles

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

Fail 18 Aug 2023 74,158 miles

Horn not working (7.7 (a))

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

Fail 31 Jul 2023 74,143 miles

Nearside Front Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength wing to body mount (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Brake pad(s) contaminated (1.1.13 (b))

Offside Front Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength wing to body mount (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Front Oil leaking excessively from transmission hub (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Brake cable insecure (1.1.15 (c))

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded x2 (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear Brake lining(s) incorrectly mounted back plate badly corroded (1.1.13 (c)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Brake lining(s) incorrectly mounted back plate badly corroded (1.1.13 (c)) DANGEROUS

Rear Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing both (5.3.2 (b))

vehicle has had extensive welding to body and chassis

Pass 1 Aug 2022 64,614 miles

Brake prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive both back plates at rear (1.1.21 (e) (i))

Coil spring corroded front springs (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Fail 9 Jun 2022 64,573 miles

Nearside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced body mount corroded and fractured (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Brake prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive both rear brake back plates (1.1.21 (e) (i))

Coil spring corroded both front (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 26 May 2021 62,993 miles
Pass 28 May 2020 62,482 miles

Nearside Front slight play in front hub

Pass 4 Jun 2019 61,890 miles

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

Nearside Rear Coil spring worn (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Coil spring worn (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Coil spring worn (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Pass 15 May 2018 58,578 miles

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel free play felt at road wheels (2.2.A.1a)

Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

Pass 30 May 2017 56,606 miles

Offside Front Lower Axle swivel joint has slight play (2.5.A.3b)

Pass 20 May 2016 55,052 miles
Pass 11 May 2015 50,423 miles
Fail 11 May 2015 50,422 miles

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

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

Pass 29 May 2014 45,718 miles

Centre Fuel pipe slightly damaged (7.2.2)

Offside Front Steering pivot point has slight play (2.2.B.1g)

Fail 22 May 2014 45,717 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Centre Fuel pipe slightly damaged (7.2.2)

Offside Front Steering pivot point has slight play (2.2.B.1g)

Pass 4 Jun 2013 39,340 miles

Nearside Outer Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Fail 3 Jun 2013 39,337 miles

Nearside Front wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.5.A.2)

Nearside Outer Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 23 May 2012 33,583 miles

rear trailing suspension arm bushes splitting slightly

Fail 23 May 2012 33,583 miles

Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

rear trailing suspension arm bushes splitting slightly

Pass 18 May 2011 30,842 miles
Pass 20 May 2010 28,234 miles

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

Pass 21 May 2009 24,858 miles
Pass 23 May 2008 21,995 miles
Pass 1 Jun 2007 18,717 miles

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

Fail 1 Jun 2007 18,715 miles

Steering pivot point has excessive play (2.2.B.1g)

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

Pass 26 May 2006 15,065 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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YB03 VHC is a 2003 Suzuki Jimny in Silver with a 1,328cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 29 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 65.5%.

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 YB03 VHC, 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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YB03 VHC is a 2003 Suzuki Jimny, first registered on 7 June 2003.

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