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HW03 JVA

2003 Suzuki Jimny

Green Petrol 1328cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires27 Mar 2027
Tests25 (22 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate88%

Mileage

105,615 mi
Last recorded105,615 miles
Recorded on11 Mar 2026
Typical for 2003 Suzuki Jimny57,891 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHW03 JVA
MakeSuzuki
ModelJimny
Year2003
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,328cc

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MOT History

22 pass 3 fail
Pass 11 Mar 2026 105,615 miles

Front Fog lamps not working

Nearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Valance Below headlight corroded not structural

Offside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened scored (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

Pass 6 Mar 2025 102,249 miles

Fuel Pipe/s corroded ()

Nearside Front Outer Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Steering box slight play between sector shaft and the drop arm (2.1.3 (a) (ii))

Pass 6 Mar 2024 98,661 miles

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

Pass 8 Mar 2023 95,348 miles

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

Pass 17 Mar 2022 92,694 miles

ALL COIL SPRINGS RUSTY

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases front exhaust leaking slightly and rusty (6.1.2 (a))

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

Offside Front Oil leak, but not excessive O/S/F HUB LEAKING SLIGHTLY (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases rear silencer rusty and leaking slightly (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 9 Mar 2021 90,479 miles
Pass 3 Mar 2020 88,279 miles

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged low on sides of tyre on 2mm (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing on 4mm (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged low on sides of tyre on 3mm (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing on 3mm (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

clutch high

Fail 3 Mar 2020 88,279 miles

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged low on sides of tyre on 2mm (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing on 4mm (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

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

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged low on sides of tyre on 3mm (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing on 3mm (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

clutch high

Pass 28 Mar 2019 85,885 miles

Clutch high

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

Pass 19 Apr 2018 83,736 miles

Central Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases rear exhaust box leaking (7.1.2)

Pass 19 Apr 2017 81,290 miles

Central Front front prop shaft rear u jay bearing worn

Pass 26 Apr 2016 78,726 miles

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

Rear exhaust mounts starting to perish

Pass 6 May 2015 76,347 miles

Centre Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

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

Pass 13 May 2014 69,410 miles

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

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

Pass 16 May 2013 71,699 miles

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

Pass 13 May 2012 69,410 miles
Pass 10 May 2011 66,844 miles
Pass 14 May 2010 62,874 miles
Fail 4 Feb 2010 59,654 miles

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

Pass 4 Feb 2010 59,654 miles
Pass 2 Feb 2009 45,618 miles
Fail 29 Jan 2009 45,618 miles

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Pass 6 Feb 2008 44,767 miles

offside front tyre cracking on outer wall offside rear tyre cracking nearside rear tyre craking & cut

Pass 23 Jan 2007 42,773 miles
Pass 5 Sep 2006 39,165 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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HW03 JVA is a 2003 Suzuki Jimny in Green with a 1,328cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 88%.

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 HW03 JVA, 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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HW03 JVA is a 2003 Suzuki Jimny, first registered on 14 July 2003.

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