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KB03 DCX

2003 Suzuki Jimny

Blue Petrol 1298cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires23 Nov 2026
Tests24 (20 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

57,533 mi
Last recorded57,533 miles
Recorded on18 Nov 2025
Typical for 2003 Suzuki Jimny57,891 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKB03 DCX
MakeSuzuki
ModelJimny
Year2003
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,298cc

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MOT History

20 pass 4 fail
Pass 18 Nov 2025 57,533 miles

Coolant leak ()

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

Fuel Pipe/s corroded ()

Nearside Rear Inner Cab or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security sill (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Offside Rear Cab or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security inner sill (6.2.2 (d) (i))

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

Pass 15 Nov 2024 54,250 miles

Coolant leak ()

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

Fail 8 Nov 2024 54,214 miles

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar mounting modified so the suspension is likely to fail other components rubbing at chassis (5.3.3 (c) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Rear Exhaust silencer likely to become detached box (8.1.1 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Coolant leak ()

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

Pass 13 Nov 2023 51,513 miles
Pass 24 Nov 2022 49,569 miles

Brake pedal wearing smooth (1.1.2 (c))

Coil spring corroded all 4 (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Front axle spheres both corroded slightly

Fuel Pipe/s corroded under vehicle ()

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

Steering box worn, but not excessively on slight lock (2.1.1 (c) (i))

Fail 23 Nov 2022 49,558 miles

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

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive (8.2.1.2 (b))

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

Brake pedal wearing smooth (1.1.2 (c))

Coil spring corroded all 4 (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Front axle spheres both corroded slightly

Fuel Pipe/s corroded under vehicle ()

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

Steering box worn, but not excessively on slight lock (2.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 2 Sep 2021 49,437 miles

Brake pedal wearing smooth (1.1.2 (c))

Front Coil spring corroded x2 (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Front axle vacuum pipes corroded

Front both hub drive spheres on axle are dry and slight cororded and pitted

Fuel Pipe/s corroded ()

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

Rear Coil spring corroded x2 (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 28 Jul 2020 49,199 miles

Brake pedal wearing smooth (1.1.2 (c))

Fuel Pipe/s corroded ()

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

coil springs corroded

steel brake pipes starting to corrode

Pass 20 Aug 2019 49,026 miles

Fuel Pipe/s corroded ()

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

coil springs starting to corrode

steel brake pipes starting to corrode

Pass 14 Aug 2018 48,730 miles

Fuel Pipe/s corroded ()

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

Pass 11 Nov 2016 48,707 miles

Oil leak ()

Fail 7 Nov 2016 48,706 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Oil leak ()

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

Pass 8 Sep 2015 47,432 miles

sil covers fitted

Pass 17 Apr 2015 46,448 miles
Pass 22 May 2014 42,840 miles

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

Pass 9 May 2013 38,798 miles
Fail 7 May 2013 38,798 miles

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

Pass 6 Jul 2012 36,635 miles

rear exhaust corroded

Pass 24 Jun 2011 34,327 miles

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

Pass 23 Jun 2010 32,225 miles

Oil leak

Pass 25 Jun 2009 27,910 miles

Oil leak

Pass 24 Jun 2008 23,379 miles
Pass 6 Aug 2007 18,189 miles
Pass 8 Aug 2006 11,525 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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KB03 DCX is a 2003 Suzuki Jimny in Blue with a 1,298cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

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 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 KB03 DCX, 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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KB03 DCX is a 2003 Suzuki Jimny, first registered on 30 June 2003.

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