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BT03 KPU

2003 Suzuki Jimny

Black Petrol 1298cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires24 Jul 2016
Tests13 (10 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate76.9%

Mileage

71,975 mi
Last recorded71,975 miles
Recorded on24 Jul 2015
Typical for 2003 Suzuki Jimny57,891 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBT03 KPU
MakeSuzuki
ModelJimny
Year2003
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,298cc

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MOT History

10 pass 3 fail
Pass 24 Jul 2015 71,975 miles
Fail 24 Jul 2015 71,975 miles

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Pass 25 Jul 2014 59,212 miles

crack in rear bumper

Pass 25 May 2013 45,093 miles
Pass 30 May 2012 36,726 miles
Fail 22 May 2012 36,724 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)

Pass 20 May 2011 32,500 miles

Oil leak

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

engine light on dash

Pass 28 Apr 2010 24,132 miles

Oil leak

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

Pass 21 Apr 2009 22,613 miles
Pass 1 May 2008 19,771 miles
Fail 25 Apr 2008 19,736 miles

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

Pass 27 Apr 2007 17,146 miles
Pass 19 Apr 2006 14,008 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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BT03 KPU is a 2003 Suzuki Jimny in Black with a 1,298cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.9%.

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 BT03 KPU, 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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What year was BT03 KPU registered?

BT03 KPU is a 2003 Suzuki Jimny, first registered on 29 May 2003.

Is BT03 KPU safe to buy?

The MOT history for BT03 KPU shows 13 tests with a 76.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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