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BN03 KZE

2003 Suzuki Jimny

Green Petrol 1328cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 Mar 2026
Tests32 (20 pass, 12 fail)
Pass rate62.5%

Mileage

116,481 mi
Last recorded116,481 miles
Recorded on23 Mar 2026
Typical for 2003 Suzuki Jimny57,891 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBN03 KZE
MakeSuzuki
ModelJimny
Year2003
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,328cc

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MOT History

20 pass 12 fail
Fail 23 Mar 2026 116,481 miles

Battery insecure and likely to cause a short circuit (4.13 (a) (ii))

Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (a))

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

Nearside Front Oil leaking excessively from transmission hub seal leaking (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Wheel bearing has excessive play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Wheel bearing rough when rotated (5.1.3 (b) (i))

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

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength out rigger (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Front Wheel bearing has excessive play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

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

Brake fluid close to minimum mark (1.1.10 (d) (ii))

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

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

rear floor been repaired from inside covered in underseal

Pass 27 Mar 2025 109,724 miles

Nearside Front Oil leak, but not excessive hub seal (8.4.1 (a) (i))

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

all underside and chassis slightly corroded

Fail 14 Mar 2025 109,712 miles

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

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

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

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

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

Nearside Front Oil leak, but not excessive hub seal (8.4.1 (a) (i))

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

all underside and chassis slightly corroded

Pass 14 Mar 2024 104,999 miles
Fail 12 Mar 2024 104,997 miles

Nearside Front Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced out rigger (6.1.1 (c) (i))

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

Pass 16 Mar 2023 102,344 miles

Nearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Front Outer Side repeater lens defective which has no effect on emitted light (4.4.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 8 Mar 2022 98,951 miles

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

Nearside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Offside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Offside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Offside Rear Upper Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Fail 7 Mar 2022 98,948 miles

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength on chassis just infront of suspension arm (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Front Wheel bearing has excessive play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

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

Central Rear Stop lamp(s) with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.3.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Offside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Offside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Offside Rear Upper Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 25 Jan 2021 80,951 miles

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

Nearside Rear Lower Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

Offside Rear Lower Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

Fail 22 Jan 2021 80,950 miles

Nearside Rear Inner Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced sill corroded by lower belt mount (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Lower Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced sill corroded by lower belt mount (7.1.1 (a) (i))

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

Central Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened panhard bar (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Lower Air/vacuum reservoir slightly corroded servo (1.1.9 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Lower Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

Offside Front Lower Power steering pipe/hose slightly corroded on box (2.1.5 (g) (i))

Offside Rear Lower Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

Pass 14 Feb 2020 79,554 miles

Driver's view Items removed from driver's view prior to test (3.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Outer door handle broken but usable

Nearside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Rear Fuel Pipe/s corroded ()

Fail 22 Jan 2020 79,553 miles

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

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

Offside Brake pipe excessively corroded center brake pipe along chassis (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Brake pipe excessively corroded centre brake pipe along chassis (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Axle king pin is loose in the axle beam (5.1.2 (d) (i))

Offside Front Integral body structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting under headlamp (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Front Driver's view Items removed from driver's view prior to test (3.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Nearside Front outer door handle damaged but functional

Rear Fuel Pipe/s corroded ()

Pass 22 Jan 2019 75,807 miles
Fail 7 Feb 2018 71,445 miles

Central Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Pass 1 Sep 2017 70,914 miles
Pass 14 Sep 2016 69,144 miles
Pass 25 Jun 2015 63,487 miles

N/S/F O/S/F TYRES CRACKING ON SIDE WALL

Fail 25 Jun 2015 63,487 miles

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

N/S/F O/S/F TYRES CRACKING ON SIDE WALL

Pass 17 Jul 2014 58,089 miles
Fail 24 Jul 2013 53,407 miles

Lamda high exhaust may be blowing !

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

Pass 24 Jul 2013 53,407 miles

Lamda high exhaust may be blowing !

Pass 6 Aug 2012 50,571 miles
Pass 10 Aug 2011 46,523 miles
Fail 10 Aug 2011 46,523 miles

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

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

Pass 23 Aug 2010 42,753 miles
Pass 24 Aug 2009 39,338 miles
Pass 27 Aug 2008 33,119 miles

front brake discs corroding

Fail 27 Aug 2008 33,119 miles

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

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

front brakes release unevenly (3.7.B.4)

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

both front hub seals leaking slightly

Pass 3 Mar 2008 29,585 miles
Fail 3 Mar 2008 29,585 miles

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

Pass 16 Feb 2007 21,694 miles

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

Pass 17 Feb 2006 17,336 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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BN03 KZE is a 2003 Suzuki Jimny in Green with a 1,328cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 32 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 62.5%.

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 BN03 KZE, 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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BN03 KZE is a 2003 Suzuki Jimny, first registered on 1 March 2003.

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