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HW03 KGF

2003 Suzuki Jimny

Red Petrol 1298cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 Apr 2025
Tests24 (18 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

92,143 mi
Last recorded92,143 miles
Recorded on12 Apr 2024
Typical for 2003 Suzuki Jimny57,891 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHW03 KGF
MakeSuzuki
ModelJimny
Year2003
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,298cc

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MOT History

18 pass 6 fail
Pass 12 Apr 2024 92,143 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material all brake pipes underside coated with grease (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt small hole in gaiter of outer track rod end on front steering bar (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Nearside Front Vehicle structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security hole in body mounting underside at front of nearside front footwell (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Nearside Rear Vehicle structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security body mounting badly corroded at nearside rear corner of boot floor, body not loose (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Nearside Vehicle structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security hole in inner sill at side of nearside rear footwell body mounting (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Offside Front Vehicle structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security hole in body mounting underside at front of offside front footwell (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Offside Rear Vehicle structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security body mounting badly corroded at offside rear corner in area of boot floor, body not loose (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive oil leaking top of engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))

surface corrosion on metal fuel pipes underside, not leaking

Fail 11 Apr 2024 92,141 miles

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material all brake pipes underside coated with grease (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt small hole in gaiter of outer track rod end on front steering bar (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Nearside Front Vehicle structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security hole in body mounting underside at front of nearside front footwell (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Nearside Rear Vehicle structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security body mounting badly corroded at nearside rear corner of boot floor, body not loose (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Nearside Vehicle structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security hole in inner sill at side of nearside rear footwell body mounting (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Offside Front Vehicle structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security hole in body mounting underside at front of offside front footwell (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Offside Rear Vehicle structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security body mounting badly corroded at offside rear corner in area of boot floor, body not loose (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive oil leaking top of engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))

battery negative terminal loose

surface corrosion on metal fuel pipes underside, not leaking

Pass 6 Apr 2023 91,221 miles

Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both front brake discs corroded on inner/outer face (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material brake pipes underside coated with grease (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt gaiter split on front steering bar nearside track rod end (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Nearside Rear hole in inner sill at side of body mounting

Nearside Rear rear most body mounting corroded, not insecure

Offside Rear rear most body mounting corroded, not insecure

Oil leak, but not excessive oil leak at rear of engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))

exhaust rear silencer corroded, not holed

Pass 8 Apr 2022 90,251 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material all brake pipes underside coated with grease (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

exhaust rear silencer corroded, not holed and exhaust corroded at joint of centre section and rear silencer

surface corrosion at front and rear body to chassis mounting points

surface corrosion on floor and chassis in various places

Fail 8 Apr 2022 90,251 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material all brake pipes underside coated with grease (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

exhaust rear silencer corroded, not holed and exhaust corroded at joint of centre section and rear silencer

surface corrosion at front and rear body to chassis mounting points

surface corrosion on floor and chassis in various places

Pass 14 Apr 2021 89,185 miles
Fail 30 Mar 2021 89,180 miles

Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded THREE separate brake pipes above rear axle excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Pass 11 Mar 2020 88,019 miles
Fail 11 Mar 2020 88,019 miles

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Pass 1 Apr 2019 85,943 miles

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

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Fuel Pipe/s corroded ()

Nearside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Offside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (7.1.1 (a) (i))

all exhaust hangers corroded

Fail 1 Apr 2019 85,943 miles

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

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Fuel Pipe/s corroded ()

Nearside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Offside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

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

all exhaust hangers corroded

Pass 8 Mar 2018 82,179 miles

Brake pipe slightly corroded all (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Front Inner Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.2.6)

Offside Front Inner Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.2.6)

Pass 13 Mar 2017 79,023 miles

Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement both (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage worn but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage worn but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Pass 10 Mar 2016 76,685 miles
Pass 13 Mar 2015 74,887 miles

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

Pass 31 Mar 2014 69,317 miles

advise slight pulsing on rear lights when indicators/hazards used

Pass 15 Mar 2013 63,933 miles
Pass 4 Apr 2012 59,516 miles
Pass 2 Mar 2011 54,492 miles
Fail 2 Mar 2011 54,492 miles

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 23 Mar 2010 48,782 miles

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

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 2008 44,095 miles
Pass 27 Nov 2007 39,833 miles
Pass 4 Jul 2006 33,165 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 KGF is a 2003 Suzuki Jimny in Red with a 1,298cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 KGF, 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 KGF is a 2003 Suzuki Jimny, first registered on 9 July 2003.

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