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BD03 KHT

2003 Suzuki Jimny

Blue Petrol 1298cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires8 Oct 2026
Tests26 (16 pass, 10 fail)
Pass rate61.5%

Mileage

108,214 mi
Last recorded108,214 miles
Recorded on9 Oct 2025
Typical for 2003 Suzuki Jimny57,891 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBD03 KHT
MakeSuzuki
ModelJimny
Year2003
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,298cc

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MOT History

16 pass 10 fail
Pass 9 Oct 2025 108,214 miles
Fail 9 Oct 2025 108,214 miles

Front Brakes imbalanced across an axle (1.2.1 (b) (i))

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

Pass 4 Oct 2024 101,062 miles

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

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

Fail 4 Oct 2024 101,062 miles

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

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

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

Pass 26 Jul 2023 96,709 miles

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

Fail 17 Jul 2023 96,709 miles

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

Front Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Fuel tank leaking (6.1.3 (b) (i))

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

Offside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Brake pipe inadequately clipped or supported (1.1.11 (d) (i))

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

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

Pass 17 Sep 2022 96,669 miles

brake pipes have protective coatings

exhaust corroding

front brake discs corroding

osf tyre cracking

Fail 28 Apr 2022 96,667 miles

Position lamp adversely affected by the operation of another lamp nsr (4.2.3 (c))

Tyre has ply or cords exposed nsf (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

brake pipes corroding

Pass 18 Nov 2020 96,648 miles

brake pipes have protectvie coatings- unable to check properly

chassis corroding

exhaust corroding

oil leak

osf foglight inop

under and sill covers fitted

Fail 17 Nov 2020 96,648 miles

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

brake pipes have protectvie coatings- unable to check properly

chassis corroding

exhaust corroding

oil leak

osf foglight inop

under and sill covers fitted

Pass 17 Sep 2019 96,637 miles

ns and os rear brake pipes - across axle, all flexi brake hose ferrules, front to rear brake pipes and osf brake pipe corroding

oil leak

osf and nsf tyre wearing on edges

osf brake disc wearing

osf foglight inop

rear pinion oil leak

Fail 4 Sep 2019 96,637 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases exhaust broken- cat (6.1.2 (a))

Position lamp not working nsr (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Stop lamp(s) not working ns (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

ns and os rear brake pipes - across axle, all flexi brake hose ferrules, front to rear brake pipes and osf brake pipe corroding

oil leak

osf and nsf tyre wearing on edges

osf brake disc wearing

osf foglight inop

rear pinion oil leak

Pass 13 Jun 2018 96,225 miles

front to rear brake pipe corroding

fuel pipes corroding

nsf tyre wearing on edges

oil leak on engine and gearbox

osf foglight inop

front brake discs worn

rear brake pipes-across axle- corroding

Fail 12 Jun 2018 96,225 miles

Exhaust system insecure centre exhaust bracket broken (6.1.2 (a))

Headlamp aim too high and too far to the right. os (4.1.2 (a))

Headlamp aim too high ns (4.1.2 (a))

Position lamp not working nsf sidelight (4.2.1 (a))

Position lamp not working nsr sidelight (4.2.1 (a))

Stop lamp(s) not working nsr (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick osf pads low (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

front brake discs worn

front to rear brake pipe corroding

fuel pipes corroding

nsf tyre wearing on edges

oil leak on engine and gearbox

osf foglight inop

rear brake pipes-across axle- corroding

Pass 16 May 2017 94,502 miles

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) damaged, but still visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

Offside Rear position lamp(s) damaged, but still visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

Oil leak ()

brake pipes corroded

fuel pipes corroded

hub vac pipes corroded

Fail 2 May 2017 94,459 miles

Brake pedal anti-slip provision incomplete (3.3.A.1b)

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) damaged, but still visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

Offside Rear position lamp(s) damaged, but still visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

Oil leak ()

clutch pedal rubber worn

fuel pipes corroded

hub vac pipes corroded

Pass 10 Mar 2016 92,559 miles
Pass 9 Apr 2015 84,410 miles

Front Service brake juddering slightly (3.7.C.2)

Offside Rear position lamp(s) has a product on the lens but not adversely affecting light output (1.1.A.3d)

Pass 12 Mar 2014 69,003 miles
Pass 25 Jan 2010 86,212 miles

exhaust heat shield rattle.

Fail 14 Jan 2010 85,575 miles

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

exhaust heat shield rattle.

Pass 17 Jan 2009 64,295 miles

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

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

Pass 2 Jan 2008 48,952 miles
Pass 5 Jan 2007 29,056 miles
Fail 2 Jan 2007 28,962 miles

Offside Rear position lamp(s) incorrect colour (1.1.A.3e)

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

Pass 3 Jan 2006 15,970 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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BD03 KHT 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 61.5%.

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 BD03 KHT, 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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BD03 KHT is a 2003 Suzuki Jimny, first registered on 18 April 2003.

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