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YG03 VZN

2003 Suzuki Jimny

Silver Petrol 1328cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 Oct 2019
Tests18 (14 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

71,605 mi
Last recorded71,605 miles
Recorded on13 Oct 2018
Typical for 2003 Suzuki Jimny57,891 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYG03 VZN
MakeSuzuki
ModelJimny
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,328cc

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MOT History

14 pass 4 fail
Pass 13 Oct 2018 71,605 miles

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))

general signs of corrosion underside of vehicle

Pass 6 Jul 2017 70,453 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases middle (7.1.2)

Nearside Rear Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

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

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

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

Offside Rear Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded on back axle (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 7 Nov 2016 66,909 miles

fuel pipes corroded

general corrosion of vehicle

middle section exhaust slightly blowing

n/s swivel hub seal damp

slight play o/s/f swivel hub bearing

Fail 7 Nov 2016 66,909 miles

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

fuel pipes corroded

general corrosion of vehicle

middle section exhaust slightly blowing

n/s swivel hub seal damp

slight play o/s/f swivel hub bearing

Pass 15 Oct 2015 57,900 miles

Both front wiper blades slightly smear

Nearside rear service brake effort slightly low

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Underside heavily under sealed

Pass 10 Jul 2014 52,538 miles

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

all four tyres perished but not showing cords

general underbody corrosion

n/s/f wheel has restriction in free movement but not excessive

o/s horn button in-op

Fail 10 Jul 2014 52,538 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Offside Front Tyre(s) incorrect because different size tyres are fitted on the same axle. (4.1.A.1a)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

all four tyres perished but not showing cords

general underbody corrosion

n/s/f wheel has restriction in free movement but not excessive

o/s horn button in-op

Pass 19 Jul 2013 50,596 miles
Pass 31 Jul 2012 47,789 miles
Pass 9 Mar 2012 46,573 miles
Fail 7 Mar 2012 46,572 miles

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

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

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

Pass 4 Mar 2011 41,810 miles

fuel pipes slightly corroded

Pass 11 Mar 2010 37,465 miles

Fuel pipe/s corroded

Nearside Front Axle king pin has slight play in pin and/or bush (2.5.A.3a)

eml is on

nsf tyre worn on outter wall

Pass 13 Mar 2009 32,310 miles
Fail 10 Mar 2009 32,303 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Nearside Front Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

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

Fuel pipe/s corroded

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

Pass 10 Mar 2008 26,407 miles
Pass 15 Mar 2007 21,642 miles
Pass 7 Mar 2006 16,750 miles

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

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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YG03 VZN is a 2003 Suzuki Jimny in Silver with a 1,328cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.8%.

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 YG03 VZN, 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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YG03 VZN is a 2003 Suzuki Jimny, first registered on 13 March 2003.

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