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EA03 KXS

2003 Suzuki Jimny

Blue Petrol 1298cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Dec 2024
Tests22 (17 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate77.3%

Mileage

93,752 mi
Last recorded93,752 miles
Recorded on4 Dec 2023
Typical for 2003 Suzuki Jimny57,891 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEA03 KXS
MakeSuzuki
ModelJimny
Year2003
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,298cc

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MOT History

17 pass 5 fail
Pass 4 Dec 2023 93,752 miles
Pass 7 Dec 2022 80,831 miles

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

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

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

Fail 7 Dec 2022 80,831 miles

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

Exhaust emissions likely to be affected by an exhaust leak (8.2.2.1 (b))

Parking brake lever has excessive movement indicating incorrect adjustment (1.1.6 (c))

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

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

Pass 14 Jul 2021 65,460 miles
Fail 14 Jul 2021 65,460 miles

Horn not working (7.7 (a) (ii))

Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm both (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Pass 27 Jun 2020 65,233 miles

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

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

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

Pass 22 Jun 2019 62,081 miles

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

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

Rear Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Fail 19 Jun 2019 62,080 miles

Battery insecure and likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (ii))

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

Nearside Front Axle king pin is loose in the axle beam (5.1.2 (d) (i))

Offside Front Axle king pin is loose in the axle beam (5.1.2 (d) (i))

Offside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

Offside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Rear Exhaust system insecure silencer (6.1.2 (a))

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 21 Nov 2017 54,467 miles
Pass 18 May 2016 49,350 miles

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

Fail 18 May 2016 49,350 miles

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

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 27 Apr 2015 47,922 miles

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

Pass 19 Apr 2014 45,571 miles
Pass 11 Apr 2013 43,620 miles

All 4 tyres starting to perish slightly (205/70 R 15)

Pass 17 Apr 2012 42,605 miles

all tyres perished

Pass 27 Apr 2011 41,761 miles

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

Oil leak

o/s hub ball corroded and pitted

Fail 27 Apr 2010 40,774 miles

Front position lamp(s) not in good working order (function impaired) (1.1.4a)

Pass 27 Apr 2010 40,774 miles
Pass 30 Apr 2009 38,454 miles
Pass 14 Apr 2008 33,784 miles
Pass 17 Apr 2007 28,826 miles

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

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

nearside front disc slightly warpped

Pass 28 Apr 2006 24,457 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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EA03 KXS is a 2003 Suzuki Jimny in Blue with a 1,298cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.3%.

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 EA03 KXS, 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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EA03 KXS is a 2003 Suzuki Jimny, first registered on 25 April 2003.

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