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BV03 WRT

2003 Suzuki Jimny

Blue Petrol 1328cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires1 Mar 2027
Tests28 (21 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

59,474 mi
Last recorded59,474 miles
Recorded on25 Feb 2026
Typical for 2003 Suzuki Jimny57,891 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBV03 WRT
MakeSuzuki
ModelJimny
Year2003
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,328cc

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MOT History

21 pass 7 fail
Pass 25 Feb 2026 59,474 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing slight cracking on the sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

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

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing slight cracking on the sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 16 Feb 2026 59,466 miles

Brake pipe excessively corroded all round (1.1.11 (c))

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

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 Fuel Pipe/s corroded ()

all underside components corroded

Pass 11 Feb 2025 58,194 miles

Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material and rear under body (1.1.11 (c))

Rear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement all bushes front and rear (5.3.4 (a) (i))

all fuel pipes corroded

axle breather pipes heavily corroded

corrosion all suspension components/floors/exhaust/chassis/inner sills/axel both

Fail 10 Feb 2025 58,194 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases mid pipe/back box (6.1.2 (a))

Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material and rear under body (1.1.11 (c))

Rear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement all bushes front and rear (5.3.4 (a) (i))

all fuel pipes corroded

axle breather pipes heavily corroded

corrosion all suspension components/floors/exhaust/chassis/inner sills/axel both

Pass 28 Feb 2024 57,401 miles

Exhaust corroded

Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

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

Front axle breather pipes heavily corroded

Fuel Pipe/s corroded ()

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

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

Rear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Rear Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing both excessively corroded (5.3.2 (b))

Rear axle corroded

Fail 23 Feb 2024 57,393 miles

Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded above front axle (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded next to axle (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Cab or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a cab mounting inner sill (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Exhaust corroded

Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

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

Fuel Pipe/s corroded ()

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

Rear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Rear Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing both excessively corroded (5.3.2 (b))

Rear axle corroded

Pass 20 Feb 2023 56,785 miles

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

Fuel Pipe/s corroded ()

Pass 23 Feb 2022 54,741 miles

Nearside Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material FRONT TO REAR PIPE CORRODED (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material FRONT TO REAR PIPE CORRODED (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 23 Feb 2021 53,411 miles

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

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

Pass 7 Feb 2020 52,490 miles

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

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Rear rigid brake pipes covered in grease unable to ascertain their true condition. (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 12 Feb 2019 51,583 miles

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

both fuel pipes corroded

Pass 13 Feb 2018 50,381 miles
Pass 14 Feb 2017 49,306 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

Pass 15 Feb 2016 47,851 miles

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

Offside Front Hub slight leak

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

Fail 15 Feb 2016 47,851 miles

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

Offside Front Hub slight leak

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

Pass 3 Feb 2015 45,360 miles

Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 11 Feb 2014 43,573 miles

offside front hub seal leaking.

Pass 19 Feb 2013 41,337 miles

offside front hub leaking.

Fail 19 Feb 2013 41,337 miles

Centre Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

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

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

offside front hub leaking.

Pass 20 Feb 2012 37,197 miles
Pass 24 Feb 2011 31,388 miles

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

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

front discs slightly pitted

offside front hub seal has a slight leak

rear exhaust heat sheild insecure

Pass 11 Feb 2010 24,889 miles

Offside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

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

chassis has slight corrosion forming

Fail 4 Feb 2010 24,884 miles

Nearside Rear coil spring incomplete (2.4.C.1a)

Offside Front Axle king pin has excessive play in pin and/or bush adversely affecting the steering (2.5.A.3a)

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 6 Feb 2009 20,211 miles

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

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

rear seats not in use,belts and seat not tested

Pass 27 Feb 2008 16,433 miles

Offside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Fail 26 Feb 2007 13,384 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 26 Feb 2007 13,384 miles
Pass 1 Mar 2006 10,071 miles

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

nail in tyre

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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BV03 WRT is a 2003 Suzuki Jimny in Blue with a 1,328cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 28 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 BV03 WRT, 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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BV03 WRT is a 2003 Suzuki Jimny, first registered on 1 March 2003.

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