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FK03 LMZ

2003 Suzuki Jimny

Red Petrol 1328cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires19 Sep 2026
Tests24 (20 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

126,177 mi
Last recorded126,177 miles
Recorded on18 Sep 2025
Typical for 2003 Suzuki Jimny57,891 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFK03 LMZ
MakeSuzuki
ModelJimny
Year2003
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,328cc

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MOT History

20 pass 4 fail
Pass 18 Sep 2025 126,177 miles

Offside Rear Coil spring mounting corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 20 Sep 2024 123,763 miles
Pass 29 Aug 2023 119,713 miles
Pass 9 Sep 2022 115,806 miles

Advise general corrosion.

Rear Fuel Pipe/s corroded ()

Pass 3 Sep 2021 104,279 miles

Advise general corrosion.

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

Pass 3 Sep 2020 91,277 miles

Advise coil springs corroded.

Advise fuel pipes corroded.

Advise general corrosion.

Advise rear brake pipes corroded.

Pass 2 Sep 2019 83,699 miles

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

Fuel Pipe/s corroded ()

General corrosion

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

Pass 31 Aug 2018 75,732 miles

Advise fuel pipes corroded.

Pass 27 Jul 2017 66,123 miles
Pass 23 Aug 2016 65,281 miles
Pass 9 Apr 2015 60,775 miles

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

Pass 9 Apr 2014 58,008 miles
Pass 10 Apr 2013 54,825 miles
Fail 28 Mar 2013 54,798 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Offside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Pass 29 Mar 2012 51,982 miles
Pass 19 Mar 2011 50,808 miles
Pass 25 Mar 2010 48,895 miles
Fail 18 Mar 2010 48,881 miles

Offside Front Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Battery insecure

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

n/s/r tyre underinflated

Pass 29 Jan 2009 38,822 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 6 Feb 2008 28,623 miles

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

Pass 17 Oct 2007 28,589 miles
Fail 17 Oct 2007 28,589 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 25 Sep 2006 26,142 miles
Fail 16 Sep 2006 35,286 miles

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

front bumper damaged

o/s/r tyre sidewall cracking

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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FK03 LMZ is a 2003 Suzuki Jimny in Red with a 1,328cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

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 FK03 LMZ, 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 FK03 LMZ registered?

FK03 LMZ is a 2003 Suzuki Jimny, first registered on 22 September 2003.

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