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K3 GJK

2003 Suzuki Jimny

Black Petrol 1298cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires1 Jul 2027
Tests27 (18 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

136,756 mi
Last recorded136,756 miles
Recorded on2 Jul 2026
Typical for 2003 Suzuki Jimny57,891 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationK3 GJK
MakeSuzuki
ModelJimny
Year2003
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,298cc

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MOT History

18 pass 9 fail
Pass 2 Jul 2026 136,756 miles

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

Fail 23 Apr 2026 136,732 miles

Driver's view of the road through the swept area of the windscreen significantly affected by an obstruction (3.1 (a) (ii))

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

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

Offside Rear Brake pipe leaking on a hydraulic braking system pipes over spring seat (1.1.11 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Fail 1 Aug 2025 136,728 miles

Nearside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced inner and outer sill (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced inner wing (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Corrosion rear section near body mount both sides

Front Prop shaft joint worn, but not excessively (6.1.7 (c) (i))

Offside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive inner and outer sill (7.1.1 (a) (i))

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

Pass 7 Aug 2024 134,332 miles

Brake pedal wearing smooth (1.1.2 (c))

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

clutch pedal rubber slightly worn

Pass 1 Aug 2023 131,811 miles

Brake pedal wearing smooth (1.1.2 (c))

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

both sides rear inner sills starting to corrode

slight corrosion around n/s/f body mount

Pass 10 Aug 2022 129,146 miles

Brake pedal wearing smooth (1.1.2 (c))

Nearside Rear Integral body structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security (6.2.2 (d) (i))

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

outer sill covers fitted

Pass 20 May 2021 126,117 miles

Nearside Front Steering column flexible coupling is slightly deteriorated (2.2.2 (c))

Offside Front Steering column flexible coupling is slightly deteriorated (2.2.2 (c))

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

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

Pass 12 May 2020 123,688 miles
Fail 12 May 2020 123,688 miles

Nearside Steering locking device ineffective Track rod end (2.1.3 (d))

Offside Steering locking device ineffective Track rod end (2.1.3 (d))

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))

Pass 16 Apr 2019 122,213 miles

Brake pedal wearing smooth (1.1.2 (c))

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

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

Pass 5 Apr 2018 120,759 miles

Centre brake light not working

Rear Brake Pipes Slightly Corroded

Slight Play o/s/f Swivel joint

corrosion around n/s/f body mount

Fail 5 Apr 2018 120,758 miles

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Centre brake light not working

Rear Brake Pipes Slightly Corroded

Slight Play o/s/f Swivel joint

corrosion around n/s/f body mount

Pass 12 Apr 2017 97,953 miles

Offside Front Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)

Pass 19 Feb 2016 61,241 miles

Offside Front Vehicle structure has slight corrosion inner sill holed (6.1.B.2)

Fail 11 Feb 2016 119,241 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Front Fluid suspension leaking king pin bearing seal leaking (2.4.D.2)

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

Nearside Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings n/s inner sill holed (6.1.B.2)

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

Offside Front Fluid suspension leaking king pin bearing seal leaking (2.4.D.2)

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

Offside Front Vehicle structure has slight corrosion inner sill holed (6.1.B.2)

Pass 3 Feb 2014 115,581 miles

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

Oil leak

brake pedal rubber worn

Pass 1 Feb 2013 108,319 miles

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)

Oil leak

brake pedal rubber worn

Pass 30 Jan 2012 100,577 miles
Fail 28 Jan 2012 100,577 miles

Driver's seat fore and aft adjustment mechanism not functioning as intended. (6.2.A.3)

Pass 31 Jan 2011 91,782 miles

Engine idle speed slightly high

Engine management light on

Oil leak

Fail 28 Jan 2011 91,650 miles

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Engine idle speed slightly high

Engine management light on

Oil leak

Pass 29 Jan 2010 80,721 miles

Considerable engine oil leak - 2.5 lts. added to engine prior to test.

Engine idle speed high.

Engine management light on.

Pass 30 Jan 2009 67,750 miles
Fail 28 Jan 2009 67,685 miles

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Engine idle speed at maximum.

Engine management light on - CO close to maximum.

Extensive engine oil leak.

Pass 6 Aug 2007 44,072 miles
Fail 6 Aug 2007 44,072 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Pass 24 Jul 2006 26,155 miles

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

Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

oil leak

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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K3 GJK is a 2003 Suzuki Jimny in Black with a 1,298cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 27 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 K3 GJK, 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 K3 GJK registered?

K3 GJK is a 2003 Suzuki Jimny, first registered on 29 July 2003.

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