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CK03 UPE

2003 Suzuki Jimny

Blue Petrol 1298cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires9 Oct 2026
Tests23 (16 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate69.6%

Mileage

81,115 mi
Last recorded81,115 miles
Recorded on10 Oct 2025
Typical for 2003 Suzuki Jimny57,891 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCK03 UPE
MakeSuzuki
ModelJimny
Year2003
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,298cc

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MOT History

16 pass 7 fail
Pass 10 Oct 2025 81,115 miles

Nearside Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Outer Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

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

Offside Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

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

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

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases back box (6.1.2 (a))

Rear Oil leak, but not excessive diff (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced in general (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 6 Mar 2021 78,303 miles
Fail 6 Mar 2021 78,298 miles

Offside Front Coil spring insecure (5.3.1 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Coil spring insecure (5.3.1 (a) (i))

Pass 5 Mar 2020 74,495 miles
Pass 4 Mar 2019 70,029 miles

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

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 11 Mar 2018 64,237 miles

Central Front drop arm ball joint free play.

Pass 2 Jun 2016 61,614 miles

Centre Front Oil leak

Nearside Front Inner Vehicle structure has slight corrosion Under sil (6.1.B.2)

Nearside Rear Inner Vehicle structure has slight corrosion Under sil (6.1.B.2)

Offside Front Inner EML light on dash

Offside Front Inner Vehicle structure has slight corrosion Under sil (6.1.B.2)

Offside Rear Inner Vehicle structure has slight corrosion Under sil (6.1.B.2)

Various corrosions underbody (FRONT&BACK)

Pass 19 May 2015 57,929 miles
Fail 19 May 2015 57,929 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

Pass 28 May 2014 56,285 miles
Fail 28 May 2014 56,285 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Pass 31 May 2013 53,377 miles
Fail 31 May 2013 53,377 miles

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

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

Fail 30 May 2012 51,949 miles

Nearside Rear Body has a sharp edge caused by damage (6.1.C.1)

Off side front tyre cracking to sidewall. Near side rear tyre cracking to sidewall outer.

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

Pass 30 May 2012 51,949 miles

Off side front tyre cracking to sidewall. Near side rear tyre cracking to sidewall outer.

Pass 27 Apr 2011 49,678 miles
Fail 18 Apr 2011 49,678 miles

Nearside Drag link end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Nearside Front Road wheel bead rim badly distorted (4.2.A.1a)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 22 Jan 2010 46,375 miles
Pass 2 Feb 2009 44,188 miles

Nearside Drag link end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Fail 1 Nov 2007 39,475 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 1 Nov 2007 39,475 miles
Pass 13 Jul 2007 38,735 miles

Nearside Front Drag link end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Front Drag link end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1a)

nearside front hub slight oil leak

Pass 14 Jul 2006 32,535 miles

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

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

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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CK03 UPE is a 2003 Suzuki Jimny in Blue with a 1,298cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69.6%.

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 CK03 UPE, 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 CK03 UPE registered?

CK03 UPE is a 2003 Suzuki Jimny, first registered on 27 May 2003.

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