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HS03 HVP

2003 Suzuki Jimny

Blue Petrol 1298cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires19 Jan 2027
Tests29 (20 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate69%

Mileage

122,372 mi
Last recorded122,372 miles
Recorded on5 Jan 2026
Typical for 2003 Suzuki Jimny57,891 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHS03 HVP
MakeSuzuki
ModelJimny
Year2003
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,298cc

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MOT History

20 pass 9 fail
Pass 5 Jan 2026 122,372 miles

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

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

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

Pass 20 Jan 2025 122,090 miles
Pass 5 Sep 2023 121,719 miles

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

Steering box has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.3 (a) (i))

Fail 5 Sep 2023 121,719 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

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

Steering box has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.3 (a) (i))

Fail 19 Aug 2023 121,685 miles

Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (a))

Exhaust carbon monoxide content at idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers insecurely attached (5.3.2 (a) (i))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage fractured (5.3.3 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 16 Aug 2022 120,798 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Fail 16 Aug 2022 120,798 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 11 Aug 2021 119,291 miles
Pass 16 Jul 2020 115,044 miles
Pass 22 Jul 2019 102,654 miles

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

Pass 14 Aug 2018 95,292 miles

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

Offside Obligatory mirror slightly loose (3.3 (b) (i))

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

Pass 14 Jul 2017 86,494 miles

front axle breather pipes corroded

fuel pipes corroded

offside mirror found to have tem repair

power steering pipes corroded

underside corrosion

Pass 18 Jul 2016 76,045 miles

Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules both front hoses onto junction section ( off side front chassis. (3.6.B.4e)

Front coil spring corroded both (2.4.C.1b)

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

Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil both (2.7.3)

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

both front suspension swivels rust.

fuel pipes corroded.

rear brake fluctuating, but not excessively both (3.7.B.3)

rear exhaust slight leak.

under body rust.

Fail 18 Jul 2016 76,045 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust emissions hydrocarbon content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules both front hoses onto junction section ( off side front chassis. (3.6.B.4e)

Front coil spring corroded both (2.4.C.1b)

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

Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil both (2.7.3)

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

both front suspension swivels rust.

fuel pipes corroded.

rear brake fluctuating, but not excessively both (3.7.B.3)

rear exhaust slight leak.

under body rust.

Pass 9 Jul 2015 69,176 miles

Nearside rear brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

Offside rear brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

Fail 8 Jul 2015 69,176 miles

Offside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Nearside rear brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

Offside rear brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

Pass 8 Jul 2014 63,417 miles

Nearside rear brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

Offside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside rear brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

Pass 22 May 2013 56,720 miles
Fail 22 May 2013 56,718 miles

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Obligatory mirror seriously damaged, affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

Pass 28 May 2012 52,981 miles

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

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

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

Offside Front Seat belt stitching slightly frayed (5.2.2b)

REAR SILENCER OUTER SKIN CORRODED

Fail 18 May 2012 52,967 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

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

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Offside Front Seat belt stitching slightly frayed (5.2.2b)

brake pedal has long travel

exhaust rear silencer outer skin deteriorated/corroded

Pass 26 Jul 2011 42,996 miles
Pass 22 Jul 2010 27,855 miles
Pass 20 Jul 2009 24,227 miles
Pass 28 Jul 2008 21,114 miles
Fail 28 Jul 2008 21,114 miles

Rear registration plate obscured (6.3.1d)

Pass 23 Jul 2007 17,061 miles

Sticker encroaching less than 40mm offside top windscreen swept area.

Fail 23 Jul 2007 17,061 miles

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Sticker encroaching less than 40mm offside top windscreen swept area.

Pass 24 Jul 2006 11,345 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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HS03 HVP is a 2003 Suzuki Jimny in Blue with a 1,298cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 29 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69%.

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 HS03 HVP, 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 HS03 HVP registered?

HS03 HVP is a 2003 Suzuki Jimny, first registered on 30 July 2003.

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