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HJ03 KFV

2003 Suzuki Jimny

Black Petrol 1328cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires8 Sep 2027
Tests28 (22 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate78.6%

Mileage

91,847 mi
Last recorded91,847 miles
Recorded on14 Aug 2026
Typical for 2003 Suzuki Jimny57,891 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHJ03 KFV
MakeSuzuki
ModelJimny
Year2003
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,328cc

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MOT History

22 pass 6 fail
Pass 14 Aug 2026 91,847 miles

Nearside Front Wheel tight to turn by hand

Offside Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Main at rear (1.1.11 (c))

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

Fail 10 Aug 2026 91,837 miles

Nearside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Wheel tight to turn by hand

Offside Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Main at rear (1.1.11 (c))

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

Pass 29 Aug 2025 90,128 miles

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

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

Offside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Pass 9 Sep 2024 88,229 miles

Nearside Front Wheel tight to turn by hand

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

Offside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Fail 9 Sep 2024 88,229 miles

Nearside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced Seat belt anchor mounting (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Wheel tight to turn by hand

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

Offside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Pass 30 Aug 2023 86,418 miles

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

Offside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Pass 27 Aug 2022 84,940 miles

Offside Front Axle swivel housing joint has slight play

Fail 26 Aug 2022 84,940 miles

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

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Centre pipe section (6.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Axle swivel housing joint has slight play

Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Both rear tyres worn to 2.5mm and perished (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 9 Sep 2021 83,071 miles

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))

Pass 26 Aug 2020 81,724 miles

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

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))

both rear tyres tread depths are 2mm

Pass 2 Sep 2019 80,932 miles

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

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))

both rear tyres tread depths 2mm in places

Pass 1 Jun 2018 77,438 miles

Front Fuel Pipe/s corroded to rear x2

Nearside Front Service brake requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair (1.2.1 (c))

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

Offside Front Service brake requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair (1.2.1 (c))

Fail 1 Jun 2018 77,438 miles

Front Fuel Pipe/s corroded to rear x2

Nearside Front Service brake requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair (1.2.1 (c))

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

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

Offside Front Service brake requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair (1.2.1 (c))

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

Pass 3 Jun 2017 71,499 miles

Both rear tyres starting to perish/crack

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 15 Jun 2016 65,030 miles
Fail 11 Jun 2016 65,030 miles

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

Pass 1 Aug 2015 62,630 miles
Pass 19 Jul 2014 60,067 miles
Pass 10 Aug 2013 57,938 miles

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

Pass 28 Jul 2012 54,007 miles

All front brake pipes very corroded (close to excess)

Off side rear body has heavy corrosion around body to chassis mounting piont!

Pass 28 Jul 2011 49,889 miles

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

Fail 28 Jul 2011 49,889 miles

Centre Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Pass 9 Aug 2010 46,108 miles
Pass 11 Aug 2009 43,368 miles
Pass 13 Aug 2008 37,878 miles
Pass 10 Aug 2007 31,450 miles

both front brake disc/s are slightly pitted/corroded

exxhaust system in poor condtion

front brake pad/s are getting low

rear seat belt/s not tested at time of test due too rear seat/s missing

Pass 18 Aug 2006 26,266 miles
Pass 3 Nov 2005 20,110 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 KFV is a 2003 Suzuki Jimny in Black with a 1,328cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 28 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.6%.

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 KFV, 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 HJ03 KFV registered?

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

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