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BP03 KUA

2003 Suzuki Jimny

Black Petrol 1328cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Aug 2026
Tests30 (20 pass, 10 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

75,053 mi
Last recorded75,053 miles
Recorded on3 Jul 2025
Typical for 2003 Suzuki Jimny57,891 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBP03 KUA
MakeSuzuki
ModelJimny
Year2003
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,328cc

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MOT History

20 pass 10 fail
Pass 3 Jul 2025 75,053 miles

Central Rear Various rear suspension components corroded but not excessively

Offside Front Slight oil leak from front axel.

Offside Rear Suspension component pin or bush slightly worn Link rod bush slightly worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 2 Jul 2025 75,051 miles

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

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

Central Rear Various rear suspension components corroded but not excessively

Offside Front Slight oil leak from front axel.

Offside Rear Suspension component pin or bush slightly worn Link rod bush slightly worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 19 Jul 2024 68,087 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear x2 corroded (1.1.11 (c))

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

Fuel Pipe/s corroded x2 ()

Nearside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

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

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play tractor joint (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

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

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

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

fuel cap seal cracking

o/s/f tractor joint leaking oil

Fail 19 Jul 2024 68,087 miles

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear x2 corroded (1.1.11 (c))

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

Fuel Pipe/s corroded x2 ()

Nearside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

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

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play tractor joint (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

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

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

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

fuel cap seal cracking

o/s/f tractor joint leaking oil

Pass 2 Aug 2023 67,078 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear x1 -corroded borderline (1.1.11 (c))

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

Fuel Pipe/s corroded ()

Nearside Rear Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced body mount area (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2.8mm (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced body mount area (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2.7mm (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

offside front tractor joint has play and is leaking

Fail 2 Aug 2023 67,078 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear x1 -corroded borderline (1.1.11 (c))

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

Fuel Pipe/s corroded ()

Nearside Rear Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced body mount area (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2.8mm (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced body mount area (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2.7mm (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

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

offside front tractor joint has play and is leaking

Pass 11 Aug 2022 62,649 miles

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

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

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

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

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

Offside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

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

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

fuel cap seal cracking

high level stop light not working

offside tractor joint has slight play

Fail 10 Aug 2022 62,640 miles

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

Offside Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

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

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases rear silencer (6.1.2 (a))

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

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

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

Offside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

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

Offside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

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

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

fuel cap seal cracking

high level stop light not working

offside tractor joint has slight play

Pass 11 Aug 2021 59,455 miles

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

Central Stop lamp(s) non-obligatory stop lamp not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

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

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

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

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

Nearside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

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

Nearside Rear Inner Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive sill (7.1.1 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Rear rear cross member at body mount excessively corroded

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

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

Offside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

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

Offside Rear rear cross member at body mount excessively corroded

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

Fail 5 Aug 2021 59,439 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

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

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

Central Stop lamp(s) non-obligatory stop lamp not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

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

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

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

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

Nearside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

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

Nearside Rear Inner Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive sill (7.1.1 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Rear rear cross member at body mount excessively corroded

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

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

Offside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

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

Offside Rear rear cross member at body mount excessively corroded

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

Pass 11 Aug 2020 58,118 miles

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

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

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

Rear exhaust outer skin broken away

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

alot of corrosion underneath

Pass 8 Aug 2019 57,135 miles

Nearside Front Suspension component corroded but not seriously weakened swivel joint (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

Offside Front Suspension component corroded but not seriously weakened swivel joint (5.3.3 (b) (i))

alot of corrosion underneath

exhaust deteriorated

sill covers fitted

Pass 4 Sep 2018 55,840 miles

axle oil feed pipes corroded

exhaust silencer outer skin corroded and loose

n/s and o/s front swivel hubbs corroded

sill covers fitted

Fail 1 Sep 2018 55,834 miles

Brake pipe excessively corroded rear brake hose to wheel cyliner o/s (1.1.11 (c))

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material across rear axle (1.1.11 (c))

axle oil feed pipes corroded

exhaust silencer outer skin corroded and loose

n/s and o/s front swivel hubbs corroded

sill covers fitted

Pass 15 Aug 2017 54,053 miles

Nearside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Nearside Rear Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Rear Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

exhaust back box corroded

Pass 12 Aug 2016 53,103 miles

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

exhaust deteriorated

exhaust mount broken away .

Pass 24 Aug 2015 52,114 miles
Fail 18 Aug 2015 52,105 miles

Nearside Front Drive shaft uj which forms part of the suspension has excessive play in a universal joint (2.4.G.4b)

Pass 16 Aug 2014 50,370 miles

oil leak nearside front axle

rear silencer deteorated

Pass 5 Sep 2013 47,785 miles

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

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

n/s/f n/s/r and o/s r tyres perished

oil leak n/s/f axle

rear silencer detiorated

rear silencer heatshield detached

Pass 22 Aug 2012 45,596 miles

Nearside Front Axle swivel joint has slight movement between a swivel joint and its housing (2.5.A.1b)

nearside front hub seal weeping oil

rear exhaust corroded

Pass 5 Sep 2011 43,750 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Fail 2 Sep 2011 43,750 miles

Nearside Front wheel bearing has excessive play (2.5.A.3c)

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

nearside front hub seal leaking

Fail 21 Jul 2011 43,709 miles

Front suspension has excessive movement at a suspension ball joint (2.5.A.1c)

rear silencer corroded

severe oil leak at nearside front sphere seal

Pass 22 Jul 2010 38,255 miles

nearside front hub seal slightly leaking oil

Pass 23 Jul 2009 33,370 miles
Pass 22 Jul 2008 29,125 miles
Pass 26 Jul 2007 24,576 miles
Pass 22 Jun 2006 21,043 miles
Fail 14 Jun 2006 20,965 miles

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

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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BP03 KUA is a 2003 Suzuki Jimny in Black with a 1,328cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 30 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 BP03 KUA, 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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BP03 KUA is a 2003 Suzuki Jimny, first registered on 27 June 2003.

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