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AV03 KXF

2003 Suzuki Jimny

Blue Petrol 1298cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 Nov 2025
Tests26 (18 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate69.2%

Mileage

83,695 mi
Last recorded83,695 miles
Recorded on20 Dec 2025
Typical for 2003 Suzuki Jimny57,891 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAV03 KXF
MakeSuzuki
ModelJimny
Year2003
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,298cc

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MOT History

18 pass 8 fail
Fail 20 Dec 2025 83,695 miles

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

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

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

Pass 15 Nov 2024 83,206 miles

Exhaust silencer slightly loose (8.1.1 (b) (i))

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

Front Prop shaft joint worn, but not excessively (6.1.7 (c) (i))

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

Nearside Front Wheel bearing slightly noisy And slight play (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Pass 11 Nov 2023 81,792 miles

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

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

all tyres age cracking

Pass 3 Oct 2022 80,513 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced body to chassis mount (6.1.1 (c) (i))

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

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material by flexi joint/ feral (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced body to chassis mount (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive engine/gearbox (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 28 Sep 2022 80,512 miles

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

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Offside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Front Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

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

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

Nearside Rear Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced body to chassis mount (6.1.1 (c) (i))

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

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material by flexi joint/ feral (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced body to chassis mount (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive engine/gearbox (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 23 Sep 2021 77,908 miles
Fail 17 Sep 2021 77,908 miles

Nearside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded across axle (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 10 Sep 2020 74,442 miles

Offside Rear slight corrosion to metal brake pipe

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

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Fuel Pipe/s corroded ()

engine mil light on

Fail 9 Sep 2020 74,442 miles

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

Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

Exhaust hydrocarbon content after 2nd fast idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

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

Offside Rear slight corrosion to metal brake pipe

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

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Fuel Pipe/s corroded ()

engine mil light on

Pass 28 Mar 2019 70,691 miles

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

Fail 28 Mar 2019 70,691 miles

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

Nearside Drag link end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Pass 3 Apr 2018 67,389 miles
Pass 15 Mar 2017 64,218 miles

Central exhaust mounting bracket corroded & weak

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

Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded both front to rear (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 5 Apr 2016 60,825 miles

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

rear fuel pipes corroded

Pass 28 Mar 2015 57,482 miles
Fail 27 Mar 2015 57,482 miles

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

Nail in offside rear tyre

Pass 27 Mar 2014 54,501 miles

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

Pass 11 May 2012 48,651 miles

rear fuel pipes slightly corroded

slight engine oil leak

Pass 23 Mar 2011 44,522 miles

Both wipers starting to split

Engine management light on

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

Oil leak

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

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

Fail 23 Mar 2011 44,522 miles

Both wipers starting to split

Engine management light on

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

Offside Front position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

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

Oil leak

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

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

Pass 25 Mar 2010 41,579 miles

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

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

Fail 25 Mar 2010 41,578 miles

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

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

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

Pass 6 Apr 2009 38,457 miles

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

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

Oil leak

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

Pass 7 Apr 2008 35,119 miles
Pass 2 Apr 2007 29,005 miles
Pass 13 Mar 2006 24,357 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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AV03 KXF is a 2003 Suzuki Jimny in Blue with a 1,298cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 26 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69.2%.

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 AV03 KXF, 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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AV03 KXF is a 2003 Suzuki Jimny, first registered on 25 March 2003.

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