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FY03 HVE

2003 Suzuki Jimny

Green Petrol 1328cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires7 May 2027
Tests25 (21 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate84%

Mileage

112,494 mi
Last recorded112,494 miles
Recorded on8 May 2026
Typical for 2003 Suzuki Jimny57,891 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFY03 HVE
MakeSuzuki
ModelJimny
Year2003
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,328cc

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MOT History

21 pass 4 fail
Pass 8 May 2026 112,494 miles
Fail 24 Apr 2026 112,485 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Stop lamp(s) all not working (4.3.1 (a) (iii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Rear Inner Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 2 May 2025 109,007 miles

Offside Rear Inner Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 2 Apr 2024 104,882 miles

Offside Front Seat belt slightly damaged (7.1.2 (b) (i))

Fail 15 Mar 2024 104,882 miles

Headlamp levelling device inoperative (4.1.5 (a))

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

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

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

Nearside Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Front Seat belt slightly damaged (7.1.2 (b) (i))

Pass 6 Mar 2023 101,349 miles
Pass 11 Mar 2022 97,778 miles

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

Pass 19 Mar 2021 93,384 miles

NSEfront stub axle slight oil leak

Offside Front Seat belt slightly damaged (7.1.2 (b) (i))

rear seat belts not checked dog gaurd fitted

Pass 31 Jan 2020 88,902 miles
Pass 8 Mar 2019 84,908 miles

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

Fuel Pipe/s corroded ()

Offside Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Upper Suspension component ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 21 Mar 2018 80,295 miles

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

Offside Seat belt cut but not affecting the operation of the belt (5.2.2a)

Pass 28 Mar 2017 75,378 miles

Offside Front Steering pivot point has slight play steering sphere (2.2.B.1g)

Rear coil spring worn both (2.4.C.1b)

Fail 28 Mar 2017 75,378 miles

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Front Steering pivot point has slight play steering sphere (2.2.B.1g)

Rear coil spring worn both (2.4.C.1b)

Pass 7 Mar 2016 69,739 miles
Pass 31 Mar 2015 64,799 miles

cut to n/s/f tyre tread

Pass 7 Mar 2014 58,856 miles
Pass 14 Mar 2013 52,579 miles
Fail 9 Mar 2013 52,499 miles

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

n/s/f axel seal leaking

Pass 20 Mar 2012 46,289 miles
Pass 22 Mar 2011 40,099 miles
Pass 1 Mar 2010 33,711 miles

Offside Front Front suspension has slight movement at a suspension ball joint (2.5.A.1c)

Pass 16 Mar 2009 26,454 miles
Pass 8 Apr 2008 18,917 miles
Pass 19 Apr 2007 15,480 miles
Pass 26 Apr 2006 12,762 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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FY03 HVE is a 2003 Suzuki Jimny in Green with a 1,328cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 84%.

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 FY03 HVE, 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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FY03 HVE is a 2003 Suzuki Jimny, first registered on 30 April 2003.

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