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FV03 HCP

2003 Suzuki Jimny

Silver Petrol 1328cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires29 Mar 2027
Tests28 (20 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

106,685 mi
Last recorded106,685 miles
Recorded on30 Mar 2026
Typical for 2003 Suzuki Jimny57,891 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFV03 HCP
MakeSuzuki
ModelJimny
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,328cc

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MOT History

20 pass 8 fail
Pass 30 Mar 2026 106,685 miles

Integral body structure is repaired but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (d) (i))

Fail 16 Feb 2026 106,634 miles

Front Exhaust system insecure exhaust mounting corroded off (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced end of sill & body mounting corroded (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Rear Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced rear of sill & wheel arch near body mounting (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Fail 7 Jan 2026 106,556 miles

Nearside Front Service brake excessively fluctuating (1.2.1 (e))

Nearside Rear Upper Vehicle structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting at chassis mounting rear section (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Nearside Rear Vehicle structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting at chassis mounting rear section (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Offside Front Service brake excessively fluctuating (1.2.1 (e))

Offside Rear Inner Vehicle structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting at chassis mounting rear section (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Offside Rear Upper Vehicle structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting at chassis mounting rear section (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Nearside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Offside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Rear Bumper mountings corroded but not likely to become detached due to corroded mounts (6.1.4 (a) (i))

Pass 6 Jan 2025 102,176 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Front prop shaft joint deteriorated

Pass 14 Dec 2023 98,752 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

general underbody corrosion.

Fail 13 Dec 2023 98,752 miles

Offside Rear Bumper insecure mounting point corroded to excess. (6.1.4 (a) (i))

Rear Registration plate insecure mounting area for number plate uneven (0.1 (a))

Speedometer cannot be illuminated (7.8 (c) (ii))

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

general underbody corrosion.

Pass 9 Jan 2023 89,705 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 4 Jan 2023 89,610 miles

Nearside Inner Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced sill (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Offside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Inner Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced sill (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded flex to drum (1.1.11 (c))

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

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

Pass 12 Jan 2022 83,303 miles

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

Fail 5 Jan 2022 83,295 miles

Nearside Front Wheel bearing has excessive play hub sphere (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Offside Front Wheel bearing has excessive play hub sphere (5.1.3 (a) (i))

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

Pass 12 Sep 2020 73,326 miles

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

Fail 11 Sep 2020 73,318 miles

Brake pipe excessively corroded all rear into / out of comp valve (1.1.11 (c))

Central Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Front Brakes imbalanced across an axle (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Front Service brake excessively fluctuating (1.2.1 (e))

Fuel pipe leaking (6.1.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

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

Pass 16 Sep 2019 66,020 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

Pass 24 Sep 2018 58,071 miles

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

Pass 24 Jul 2017 49,197 miles

all brake pipes greased

exhaust mounting bracket corroded off

Fail 24 Jul 2017 49,197 miles

Nearside Front Axle swivel joint has excessive movement between a swivel joint and its housing (2.5.A.1b)

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

all brake pipes greased

exhaust mounting bracket corroded off

Pass 14 Jul 2016 43,605 miles
Pass 24 Jul 2015 43,205 miles

battery tests weak

Pass 21 Jul 2014 42,244 miles

offside front sphere has slight seepage

Pass 9 Jul 2013 40,269 miles

exhaust back box is slightly deteriorated

offside front sphere has some seepage

Fail 16 Jul 2012 38,239 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

exhaust back box is slightly deteriorated

o/s front sphere seal is slightly deteriorated

Pass 16 Jul 2012 38,239 miles

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

exhaust back box is slightly deteriorated

o/s front sphere seal is slightly deteriorated

Pass 18 Jul 2011 35,259 miles

Fuel pipe/s corroded

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 22 Jul 2010 31,755 miles
Pass 25 Jun 2009 27,506 miles

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

Pass 21 Jul 2008 23,876 miles

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

Pass 27 Jun 2007 19,205 miles
Pass 30 Jun 2006 14,300 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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FV03 HCP is a 2003 Suzuki Jimny in Silver with a 1,328cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 28 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 FV03 HCP, 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 FV03 HCP registered?

FV03 HCP is a 2003 Suzuki Jimny, first registered on 24 July 2003.

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