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HV03 KZN

2003 Suzuki Jimny

Black Petrol 1328cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Nov 2023
Tests22 (17 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate77.3%

Mileage

89,809 mi
Last recorded89,809 miles
Recorded on8 Nov 2023
Typical for 2003 Suzuki Jimny57,891 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHV03 KZN
MakeSuzuki
ModelJimny
Year2003
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,328cc

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MOT History

17 pass 5 fail
Fail 8 Nov 2023 89,809 miles

Emissions unable to be completed (8.2.1.2 (d))

Nearside Front Upper Axle swivel pins and bushes swivel pin and/or bush excessively worn (5.1.2 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

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

Offside Rear Lower Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced body mount/floor (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases silencer joint (6.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Lower Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 8 Nov 2022 85,242 miles

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

Offside Front hub seal weeping

Offside Lower Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 8 Nov 2021 79,087 miles

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

Pass 10 Nov 2020 75,707 miles

Offside Front Lower Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Fail 10 Nov 2020 75,707 miles

Nearside Registration plate lamp does not illuminate simultaneously with the position lamps (4.7.2 (a))

Offside Front Lower Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

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

Pass 10 Jun 2019 67,353 miles
Pass 8 Jun 2018 56,382 miles
Fail 8 Jun 2018 56,382 miles

Offside Registration plate lamp does not illuminate simultaneously with the position lamps (4.7.2 (a))

Pass 9 Jun 2017 48,840 miles

EML On

Fuel Pipes Corroded

Valve stem slightly damaged all (4.1.D.1e)

Fail 9 Jun 2017 48,840 miles

Front Brake pedal spongy (3.3.B.1b)

Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.C.1a)

EML On

Fuel Pipes Corroded

Long Travel On Foot Brake

Valve stem slightly damaged all (4.1.D.1e)

Pass 10 Jun 2016 40,579 miles
Pass 10 Jun 2015 35,746 miles
Fail 5 Mar 2015 35,708 miles

Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)

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

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

Offside Rear Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

fuel pipes corroded

rear under body corroded

Pass 10 Mar 2014 32,169 miles

Clutch feels worn and bites very high

Exhaust system deteriorating, centre mount broken

Offside rear fuel lines rusty

Small chip in windscreen

Surface corrosion on brake servo, vehicle underbody and suspension components

Pass 21 Mar 2013 32,061 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

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

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

Nearside Front Valve stem slightly damaged (4.1.D.1e)

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

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

Nearside Rear Valve stem slightly damaged (4.1.D.1e)

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

Offside Front Valve stem slightly damaged (4.1.D.1e)

Offside Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

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

Vehicle's internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights

nsf tyre perished

nsr tyre perished but no cords expossed at time of test

osf tyre perished

osr fuel pipes corroded but not excessively

Pass 26 Mar 2012 30,726 miles
Pass 24 Mar 2011 26,835 miles
Pass 26 Mar 2010 24,205 miles
Pass 24 Mar 2009 21,355 miles

Front front brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.2b)

Pass 28 Mar 2008 18,397 miles
Pass 14 Feb 2007 14,547 miles
Pass 24 Feb 2006 10,757 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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HV03 KZN is a 2003 Suzuki Jimny in Black with a 1,328cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.3%.

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 HV03 KZN, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was HV03 KZN registered?

HV03 KZN is a 2003 Suzuki Jimny, first registered on 1 March 2003.

Is HV03 KZN safe to buy?

The MOT history for HV03 KZN shows 22 tests with a 77.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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