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HJ03 KFF

2003 Suzuki Jimny

Red Petrol 1328cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 Mar 2026
Tests25 (20 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

98,920 mi
Last recorded98,920 miles
Recorded on13 Mar 2025
Typical for 2003 Suzuki Jimny57,891 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHJ03 KFF
MakeSuzuki
ModelJimny
Year2003
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,328cc

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MOT History

20 pass 5 fail
Pass 13 Mar 2025 98,920 miles

Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced floor and suspention components (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 11 Mar 2024 93,252 miles

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

Front Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced headlamp panel holed not structual (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced floor and chassis (6.1.1 (c) (i))

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

Pass 18 Mar 2023 88,697 miles
Pass 24 Feb 2022 83,985 miles

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

Pass 18 Mar 2021 83,650 miles

All under vehicle slightly corroded

Boot floor corroded - not in prescribed area

Clutch slipping

No rear seats fitted at time of test

Fail 9 Mar 2021 83,649 miles

Exhaust system insecure Bracket on cat and back box broken (6.1.2 (a))

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

Nearside Front Axle swivel pins and bushes swivel pin and/or bush excessively worn And ball seal leaking (5.1.2 (b) (i))

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

Front Brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened Also has brake judder (1.1.14 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

All under vehicle slightly corroded

Boot floor corroded - not in prescribed area

Clutch slipping

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

No rear seats fitted at time of test

Pass 18 Feb 2020 80,661 miles

Offside Front Axle swivel pins and bushes swivel pin and/or bush slightly worn (5.1.2 (b) (i))

Fail 14 Feb 2020 80,661 miles

Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded x2 across back axle (1.1.11 (c))

Both front tyres wearing uneven 205/70/15

Nearside Rear tyre 65%worn 205/70/15

Offside Front Axle swivel pins and bushes swivel pin and/or bush slightly worn (5.1.2 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 80%worn 205/70/15 (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 18 Feb 2019 79,448 miles

Fuel Pipe/s corroded ()

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

Fail 16 Feb 2019 79,448 miles

Service brake efficiency below requirements (1.2.2 (a) (i))

Fuel Pipe/s corroded ()

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

Offside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

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

handbrake lever has limited reserve travel

Pass 17 Feb 2018 76,583 miles
Pass 24 Feb 2017 71,936 miles

Nearside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (1.7.5a)

Offside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (1.7.5a)

Pass 2 Mar 2016 64,972 miles

Nearside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (1.7.5a)

Offside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (1.7.5a)

Pass 4 Mar 2015 57,361 miles

slight exhaust blow at catylist

Pass 4 Mar 2014 50,952 miles

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

Pass 2 Mar 2013 48,611 miles

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

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 3 Mar 2012 42,589 miles
Pass 8 Mar 2011 35,832 miles

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

Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Fail 24 Feb 2011 35,568 miles

Nearside Front Steering pivot point has excessive play (2.2.B.1g)

Offside Front Steering pivot point has excessive play (2.2.B.1g)

Offside Front front brake grabbing severely (3.7.A.2b)

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

Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Pass 11 Mar 2010 28,210 miles
Pass 2 Mar 2009 22,703 miles

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

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

Fail 2 Mar 2009 22,703 miles

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

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

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

Pass 12 Feb 2008 18,830 miles
Pass 22 Feb 2007 15,272 miles
Pass 25 Feb 2006 11,501 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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HJ03 KFF is a 2003 Suzuki Jimny in Red with a 1,328cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 HJ03 KFF, 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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HJ03 KFF is a 2003 Suzuki Jimny, first registered on 1 March 2003.

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