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CV03 KZJ

2003 Suzuki Jimny

Blue Petrol 1328cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires18 Feb 2027
Tests31 (21 pass, 10 fail)
Pass rate67.7%

Mileage

96,841 mi
Last recorded96,841 miles
Recorded on19 Feb 2026
Typical for 2003 Suzuki Jimny57,891 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCV03 KZJ
MakeSuzuki
ModelJimny
Year2003
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,328cc

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MOT History

21 pass 10 fail
Pass 19 Feb 2026 96,841 miles

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

Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive front and back and inner and outer sills and floor area both sides (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Fail 19 Feb 2026 96,841 miles

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

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

Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive front and back and inner and outer sills and floor area both sides (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 7 Nov 2024 94,503 miles

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

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

Rear Prop shaft joint worn, but not excessively (6.1.7 (c) (i))

Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive front and back and inner and outer sills and floor area both sides (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 7 Nov 2023 92,340 miles

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

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

Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive front and back and inner and outer sills and floor area both sides (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 9 Nov 2022 88,536 miles

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

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

Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive front and back and inner and outer sills and floor area both side (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 5 Nov 2021 86,190 miles

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

Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive front and back and inner and outer sills and floor area both sides (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Fail 2 Nov 2021 86,186 miles

Offside Rear Body mounting fixings insecure (6.2.2 (c) (i))

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

Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive front and back and inner and outer sills and floor area both sides (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 9 Nov 2020 84,437 miles

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

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

Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

Pass 9 May 2019 81,434 miles

Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

Fail 9 May 2019 81,434 miles

Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

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

Pass 10 May 2018 78,133 miles

Fuel Pipe/s corroded ()

near side and off side front steel pipes HEAVILY CORRODED x 4 that go into both front hubs

product under seal/grease over most brake pipes obscuring condition

under body corroded

Fail 8 May 2018 78,127 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

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

Fuel Pipe/s corroded ()

near side and off side front steel pipes HEAVILY CORRODED x 4 that go into both front hubs

product under seal/grease over most brake pipes obscuring condition

under body corroded

Pass 26 Apr 2017 75,108 miles

Advise sill covers

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Fuel lines corroded

Offside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Rear Boot floor slightly corroded

Whole Chassis corroded

Fail 25 Apr 2017 75,097 miles

Emissions not tested Wont pick up because of major leak (7.3.A.1)

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Front Front position lamp(s) not working Side light (1.1.A.3b)

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

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

Advise sill covers

Fuel lines corroded

Rear Boot floor slightly corroded

Whole Chassis corroded

Pass 9 Jun 2016 67,328 miles
Pass 24 Apr 2015 58,678 miles
Fail 15 Apr 2015 58,678 miles

All position lamps not working (1.1.A.3b)

Pass 25 Mar 2015 58,612 miles

Fuel pipes alongside chassis corroded

Fail 25 Mar 2015 58,612 miles

Fuel pipes alongside chassis corroded

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

Offside Obligatory mirror does not provide a view to the rear (8.1.2b)

Offside Obligatory mirror insecure (8.1.1)

Pass 25 Mar 2014 54,865 miles

Fuel pipes corroded

Fail 25 Mar 2014 54,865 miles

Fuel pipes corroded

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

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

Pass 22 Mar 2013 49,917 miles

fuel pipes corroded

offside front hub oilseal leaking

Pass 22 Mar 2012 44,563 miles
Fail 19 Mar 2012 44,562 miles

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

Nearside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

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

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

offside front hub seal leaking axle oil

Pass 1 Mar 2011 40,826 miles

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

Fuel pipe/s corroded

Pass 22 Feb 2010 35,702 miles

fuel pipes corroded

Pass 3 Mar 2009 30,981 miles
Fail 2 Mar 2009 30,981 miles

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

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

Pass 28 Feb 2008 27,002 miles

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

Pass 1 Mar 2007 22,019 miles
Pass 25 Feb 2006 19,247 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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CV03 KZJ is a 2003 Suzuki Jimny in Blue with a 1,328cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 31 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 67.7%.

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 CV03 KZJ, 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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CV03 KZJ is a 2003 Suzuki Jimny, first registered on 26 March 2003.

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