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HW03 KGA

2003 Suzuki Jimny

Green Petrol 1328cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 Sep 2017
Tests15 (11 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate73.3%

Mileage

49,368 mi
Last recorded49,368 miles
Recorded on5 Sep 2016
Typical for 2003 Suzuki Jimny57,891 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

11 pass 4 fail
Pass 5 Sep 2016 49,368 miles

front brake pads starting to rear low

n/s/f swivel hub has slight play & leak

sill covers fitted

Fail 5 Sep 2016 49,368 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

front brake pads starting to rear low

n/s/f swivel hub has slight play & leak

sill covers fitted

Pass 10 Sep 2015 47,068 miles

rear exhaust box rattle

Fail 7 Sep 2015 47,068 miles

Offside Front brake disc contaminated by grease (3.5.1h)

rear exhaust box rattle

Pass 9 Sep 2014 44,793 miles

Exhaust rear box corroded

OSF hub seal leaking

Exhaust heat shield clamp broken

Offside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Pass 7 Aug 2013 40,135 miles

Offside Obligatory mirror damaged, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

both front swivel joints corroded

front diff leak

n/s body damage

rear silencer corroded

Fail 7 Aug 2013 40,135 miles

rear silencer corroded

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Obligatory mirror damaged, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

both front swivel joints corroded

front diff leak

n/s body damage

Pass 15 Aug 2012 36,650 miles

Exhaust Corrosion

Offside Front Obligatory mirror damaged, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

Pass 1 Aug 2011 32,635 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

o/s mirror glass cracked

Fail 1 Aug 2011 32,635 miles

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

o/s mirror glass cracked

Pass 27 Jul 2010 28,980 miles

both rear tyres starting to perish

o/s mirror glass cracked

Pass 1 Aug 2009 25,061 miles
Pass 29 Jul 2008 20,963 miles
Pass 2 Aug 2007 17,496 miles
Pass 20 Jul 2006 12,844 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 KGA is a 2003 Suzuki Jimny in Green with a 1,328cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.3%.

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 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 HW03 KGA, 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 HW03 KGA registered?

HW03 KGA is a 2003 Suzuki Jimny, first registered on 25 July 2003.

Is HW03 KGA safe to buy?

The MOT history for HW03 KGA shows 15 tests with a 73.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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