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HJ03 KHD

2003 Suzuki Jimny

Green Petrol 1328cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 Dec 2019
Tests21 (14 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

120,083 mi
Last recorded120,083 miles
Recorded on21 Dec 2018
Typical for 2003 Suzuki Jimny57,891 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHJ03 KHD
MakeSuzuki
ModelJimny
Year2003
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,328cc

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MOT History

14 pass 7 fail
Pass 21 Dec 2018 120,083 miles

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

Fail 21 Dec 2018 120,083 miles

Nearside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Pass 7 Dec 2017 116,347 miles
Fail 7 Dec 2017 116,347 miles

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Offside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Pass 5 Jan 2017 110,139 miles
Fail 5 Jan 2017 110,139 miles

Nearside Track rod end loose (2.2.B.1d)

Pass 8 Jan 2016 103,438 miles

both rear shockabsorbers bottom bushes deteriorated

both rear tyres 3mm

fuel pipes corroded

Pass 5 Jan 2015 92,751 miles

Fuel pipe/s corroded

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

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

Pass 18 Dec 2013 82,602 miles
Fail 9 Jan 2013 80,683 miles

Nearside Front All position lamps not working (1.1.A.3b)

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

exhaust backbox corroded but not blowing

nearside rear shock obsorber misting of oil

nearside rear tyre perished

offside front tyre perished on sidewall

offside rear tyre perished

Pass 9 Jan 2013 80,683 miles

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

exhaust backbox corroded but not blowing

nearside rear shock obsorber misting of oil

nearside rear tyre perished

offside front tyre perished on sidewall

offside rear tyre perished

Fail 21 Dec 2011 71,430 miles

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

Pass 21 Dec 2011 71,430 miles
Pass 13 Jan 2011 63,352 miles

engine man light lit.

slight wiper damage to windscreen.

Pass 11 Jan 2010 57,750 miles
Pass 12 Jan 2009 52,087 miles

eng man light lit.

Fail 12 Jan 2009 52,087 miles

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching by more than 10mm within zone 'A' (8.3.1b)

Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone 'A' (8.3.1e)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

eng man light lit.

Pass 10 Jan 2008 40,331 miles
Fail 10 Jan 2008 40,331 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 12 Jan 2007 25,966 miles
Pass 4 May 2006 16,860 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 KHD is a 2003 Suzuki Jimny in Green with a 1,328cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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

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