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KA03 HPJ

2003 Suzuki Jimny

Green Petrol 1328cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires31 Jul 2017
Tests15 (11 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate73.3%

Mileage

96,459 mi
Last recorded96,459 miles
Recorded on14 Jul 2016
Typical for 2003 Suzuki Jimny57,891 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKA03 HPJ
MakeSuzuki
ModelJimny
Year2003
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,328cc

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MOT History

11 pass 4 fail
Pass 14 Jul 2016 96,459 miles
Fail 5 Jul 2016 96,273 miles

Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Centre exhaust rusty

Rear rear silencer rusty

Pass 7 Jul 2015 91,687 miles

Offside Front Axle king pin has slight play in pin and/or bush (2.5.A.3a)

front wiper blades split

rear silencer deteriorating

Pass 16 Jul 2014 87,138 miles

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

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

centre exhaust brakets rusty

rear exhaust outer casing very corroded

Fail 16 Jul 2014 87,138 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

centre exhaust brakets rusty

rear exhaust outer casing very corroded

Pass 16 Jul 2013 81,220 miles

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

Pass 27 Jul 2012 74,959 miles

rear silencer getting rusty

Pass 30 Jul 2011 68,073 miles
Pass 9 Jul 2010 60,665 miles

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

Fail 8 Jul 2010 60,665 miles

Centre Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Nearside Front Axle king pin has excessive play in pin and/or bush adversely affecting the steering (2.5.A.3a)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Pass 27 Jul 2009 52,706 miles
Pass 11 Jul 2008 44,005 miles
Pass 23 Jul 2007 37,414 miles
Pass 11 Jul 2006 29,100 miles
Fail 6 Jul 2006 29,100 miles

Nearside Windscreen has damage to the swept area in excess of a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Nearside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

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

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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KA03 HPJ 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 KA03 HPJ, 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 KA03 HPJ registered?

KA03 HPJ is a 2003 Suzuki Jimny, first registered on 31 July 2003.

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