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YX03 VEP

2003 Suzuki Jimny

Silver Petrol 1328cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires14 Jul 2027
Tests33 (20 pass, 13 fail)
Pass rate60.6%

Mileage

82,196 mi
Last recorded82,196 miles
Recorded on14 Jul 2026
Typical for 2003 Suzuki Jimny57,891 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYX03 VEP
MakeSuzuki
ModelJimny
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,328cc

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MOT History

20 pass 13 fail
Pass 14 Jul 2026 82,196 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material 2 x front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

Rear Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Fail 1 Jul 2026 82,193 miles

Fuel cap/sealing device missing (6.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Service brake excessively fluctuating (1.2.1 (e))

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

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material 2 x front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

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

Rear Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Pass 15 Jul 2025 76,312 miles
Fail 2 Aug 2023 76,265 miles

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

Nearside Front Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Nearside Vehicle structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting sill area inner and outer (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm attachment bracket/mounting likely to fail rear mount (5.3.3 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Vehicle structure has a fracture which is likely to adversely affect braking or steering (6.1.1 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Suspension arm attachment bracket/mounting likely to fail mount (5.3.3 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Vehicle structure has a fracture which is likely to adversely affect braking or steering (6.1.1 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Trailer electrical socket wiring insulation damaged or deteriorated (4.10 (b) (i))

Pass 17 Aug 2022 74,363 miles

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

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

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

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

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Nearside Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

Offside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

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

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 18 Aug 2021 72,048 miles
Pass 8 Oct 2020 70,400 miles
Fail 8 Oct 2020 70,400 miles

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

Pass 4 Oct 2019 68,883 miles

corrosion to vehicle

slight corrosion to exhaust

Fail 30 Sep 2019 68,883 miles

Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced both rear inner sills (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Vehicle structure has a fracture which is likely to adversely affect braking or steering offside chassis leg (6.1.1 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

corrosion to vehicle

slight corrosion to exhaust

Pass 26 Sep 2018 64,686 miles
Fail 26 Sep 2018 64,680 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Pass 26 Mar 2018 63,727 miles

nearside front brake slightly binding

nearside front tyre wearing on outer edge

offside rear chassis starting to corrode

Fail 26 Mar 2018 63,727 miles

Emissions not tested due to exhaust blowing (7.3.A.1)

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases at cat (7.1.2)

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

nearside front brake slightly binding

nearside front tyre wearing on outer edge

offside rear chassis starting to corrode

Pass 21 Mar 2017 61,849 miles

Fuel Pipe/s corroded

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

all tyres outer walls starting to crack

Pass 22 Mar 2016 57,946 miles

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

Rear exhaust corroded

Pass 13 Apr 2015 54,959 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

fuel pipes corroded

rear exhaust box corroded

Fail 13 Apr 2015 54,959 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

fuel pipes corroded

rear exhaust box corroded

Pass 31 Mar 2014 52,166 miles

Fuel pipe/s corroded

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

rear exhaust getting corroded

Pass 9 Apr 2013 50,133 miles

Fuel pipe/s corroded

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

rear exhaust box deterioted

Fail 9 Apr 2013 50,133 miles

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

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

Fuel pipe/s corroded

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

rear exhaust box deterioted

Pass 28 Mar 2012 47,383 miles

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

Fuel pipe/s corroded

back exhaust box corroding

Fail 21 Mar 2012 47,339 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

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

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

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Fuel pipe/s corroded

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

back exhaust box corroding

Pass 23 Mar 2011 45,118 miles

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

Fuel pipe/s corroded

Headlamp masks/converters fitted

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

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

Fail 23 Mar 2011 45,118 miles

Offside Obligatory mirror insecure (8.1.1)

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

Fuel pipe/s corroded

Headlamp masks/converters fitted

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

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

Pass 19 Apr 2010 42,613 miles

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

Fail 16 Apr 2010 42,613 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 16 Feb 2009 37,509 miles

Headlamp masks/converters fitted

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

Fail 16 Feb 2009 37,507 miles

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

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

Headlamp masks/converters fitted

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

Pass 11 Feb 2008 32,621 miles
Fail 19 Feb 2007 27,392 miles

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

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

Pass 19 Feb 2007 27,392 miles

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

Pass 8 Feb 2006 21,030 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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YX03 VEP is a 2003 Suzuki Jimny in Silver with a 1,328cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 33 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60.6%.

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 YX03 VEP, 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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YX03 VEP is a 2003 Suzuki Jimny, first registered on 3 March 2003.

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