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AV03 RKU

2003 Suzuki Jimny

Silver Petrol 1328cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires30 Nov 2026
Tests27 (21 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

116,292 mi
Last recorded116,292 miles
Recorded on1 Dec 2025
Typical for 2003 Suzuki Jimny57,891 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAV03 RKU
MakeSuzuki
ModelJimny
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,328cc

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MOT History

21 pass 6 fail
Pass 1 Dec 2025 116,292 miles
Pass 19 Nov 2024 113,317 miles

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 20 Nov 2023 109,770 miles

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

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Rear floor rusty.

Pass 21 Nov 2022 105,737 miles

All four coil springs corroding

All four tyres have cracks in tread

Fuel Pipe/s corroded ()

Headlights deteriorating

Nearside Inner Sill corroding

Offside Inner Sill corroding

Rear Integral body structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security Body mounts (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Fail 21 Nov 2022 105,737 miles

All four coil springs corroding

All four tyres have cracks in tread

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

Fuel Pipe/s corroded ()

Headlights deteriorating

Nearside Inner Sill corroding

Offside Inner Sill corroding

Rear Integral body structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security Body mounts (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Pass 15 Nov 2021 100,291 miles

Brake servo corroding

Fuel lines corroding

Headlights deteriorating

Nearside Front Inner Cross member corroding

Offside Front Brake slightly binding

Offside Front Inner Cross member corroding under headlight

Offside Front Tyre has cuts in tread

Rear Passenger seat(s) missing at time of test ()

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

Fail 15 Nov 2021 100,291 miles

Brake servo corroding

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

Front Registration plate does not conform to the specified requirements (0.1 (d))

Fuel lines corroding

Headlights deteriorating

Nearside Front Inner Cross member corroding

Offside Front Brake slightly binding

Offside Front Inner Cross member corroding under headlight

Offside Front Tyre has cuts in tread

Rear Passenger seat(s) missing at time of test ()

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

Pass 25 Nov 2020 95,639 miles

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

Front Upper Crossmember corroding

Headlights deteriorating

Offside Rear Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Fail 25 Nov 2020 95,639 miles

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

Front Brake pipe at imminent risk of failure or fracture To rear (1.1.11 (a)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Front Upper Crossmember corroding

Headlights deteriorating

Offside Rear Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Pass 11 Dec 2019 91,657 miles

Fuel Pipe/s corroded ()

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

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

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

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

Rear exhaust box deteriorating

Pass 18 Dec 2018 86,680 miles

Front Brake pipes corroding

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

Fuel lines corroding

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

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

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

Rear Exhaust deteriorating

Fail 18 Dec 2018 86,680 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.2.2 (g))

Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases Catalyst broken (6.1.2 (a))

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

Offside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords 205/70/15 h (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Both rear tyres starting to perish

Front Brake pipes corroding

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

Fuel lines corroding

Nearside Front Tyre wearing on outer edge

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

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

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

Rear Exhaust deteriorating

Pass 7 Dec 2017 82,460 miles

All four coil springs corroding

Central Exhaust mounting corroding but system still supported

Central Exhaust system deteriorating

Engine light indicates a fault

Fuel pipes starting to corrode

Offside Front Tyre starting to perish

Rear Exhaust system starting corroding

Fail 7 Dec 2017 82,460 miles

All four coil springs corroding

Central Exhaust mounting corroding but system still supported

Central Exhaust system deteriorating

Engine light indicates a fault

Fuel pipes starting to corrode

Offside Front Tyre starting to perish

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

Rear Exhaust system starting corroding

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 29 Dec 2016 79,192 miles

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

centre exhaust hanger missing rusted

fuel pipes rusted at rear

Pass 21 Dec 2015 74,916 miles

rear box rusted

Pass 22 Dec 2014 70,803 miles
Pass 27 Dec 2013 66,735 miles

exhaust hanger rusted broken

Pass 21 Dec 2012 61,873 miles
Pass 22 Dec 2011 57,065 miles

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

exhaust system catalytic converter bracket corroded and broken

nearside front tyre partially worn on outer tread edges

Pass 29 Dec 2010 45,024 miles
Pass 29 Dec 2009 32,800 miles

Nearside Front Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

near side front tyre cracking side wall

rear tyres cracking in treads

Pass 15 Jul 2009 32,446 miles
Pass 25 Jul 2008 31,895 miles
Fail 22 Jul 2008 31,895 miles

Centre Rear Statutory seat belt missing (5.1.1)

Nearside Rear Rear passenger seat cannot be secured in the upright position. (6.2.3)

Nearside Rear Statutory seat belt missing (5.1.1)

Offside Rear Rear passenger seat cannot be secured in the upright position. (6.2.3)

Offside Rear Statutory seat belt missing (5.1.1)

Windscreen has damage to an area in excess of a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

oil leak from o/s/f hub

Pass 7 Aug 2007 30,418 miles
Pass 27 Mar 2006 24,135 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 RKU is a 2003 Suzuki Jimny in Silver with a 1,328cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 27 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 AV03 RKU, 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 RKU is a 2003 Suzuki Jimny, first registered on 5 April 2003.

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