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ST03 HPV

2003 Suzuki Jimny

Green Petrol 1328cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires4 Jan 2027
Tests25 (17 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate68%

Mileage

68,592 mi
Last recorded68,592 miles
Recorded on5 Jan 2026
Typical for 2003 Suzuki Jimny57,891 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationST03 HPV
MakeSuzuki
ModelJimny
Year2003
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,328cc

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MOT History

17 pass 8 fail
Pass 5 Jan 2026 68,592 miles

Undercarriage applied with under-seal for rust proof

Fail 8 Oct 2022 68,587 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Nearside Rear Floor excessively deteriorated with in 30cm of seat mount (6.2.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Nearside Rear Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced chassis cross member (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Nearside Rear Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced chassis mount (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Rear Floor excessively deteriorated floor separated (6.2.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Rear Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced chassis mount (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Rear Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced shock absorber lower mount (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Rear Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced towing eye (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Nearside Rear Integral body structure strengthening plate or fastening so insecure that structural rigidity is seriously reduced with in 30cm of chassis mount (6.1.1 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Axle swivel joint so worn or insecure in a stub axle that directional stability is impaired (5.1.2 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Integral body structure strengthening plate or fastening so insecure that structural rigidity is seriously reduced with in 30cm of chassis mount (6.1.1 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Central Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Nearside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Pass 7 Oct 2021 64,302 miles

Nearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Suspension component ball joint has slight play swivel ball joint worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Upper Anti-roll bar ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Pass 14 Oct 2020 50,311 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front tyre worn on outside edge, perishing and cracking

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

Nearside Rear tyre cracking in side wall and tread

Offside Front tyre cracking in side wall and tread

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

Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Offside swivel hub has slight play and starting to leak

Fail 13 Oct 2020 50,309 miles

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front tyre worn on outside edge, perishing and cracking

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

Nearside Rear tyre cracking in side wall and tread

Offside Front tyre cracking in side wall and tread

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

Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Offside swivel hub has slight play and starting to leak

Pass 17 May 2019 32,356 miles
Fail 16 May 2019 32,356 miles

Nearside Rear Service brake effort inadequate at a wheel (1.2.1 (a) (i))

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Pass 1 Oct 2018 31,414 miles

Nearside Rear Brake damaged, but the braking system is not adversely affected FLUID LEAK (1.1.21 (a) (i))

PIPES FOR 4 WHEEL DIVE SYSTEM BROKEN

Fail 1 Oct 2018 31,414 miles

Offside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake damaged, but the braking system is not adversely affected FLUID LEAK (1.1.21 (a) (i))

PIPES FOR 4 WHEEL DIVE SYSTEM BROKEN

Pass 10 Oct 2017 29,664 miles

4 wheel drive vacuum hoses corroded

Both rear shock absorbers corroded

Fuel pipes corroded

Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Outer skin of back box corroded

Fail 10 Oct 2017 29,664 miles

Nearside Front front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

4 wheel drive vacuum hoses corroded

Both rear shock absorbers corroded

Fuel pipes corroded

Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Outer skin of back box corroded

Pass 12 Oct 2016 28,249 miles

FUEL PIPES CORRODED

Nearside Brake pipe slightly corroded FRONT TO REAR (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Brake pipe slightly corroded FRONT TO REAR (3.6.B.2c)

Fail 11 Oct 2016 28,249 miles

Nearside Front Axle swivel joint has excessive play in a swivel pin (2.5.A.3b)

Nearside Front front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded ACROSS REAR AXLE (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded FROM LIMITER TO FLEXY (3.6.B.2c)

FUEL PIPES CORRODED

Nearside Brake pipe slightly corroded FRONT TO REAR (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Brake pipe slightly corroded FRONT TO REAR (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 14 Oct 2015 26,605 miles

FUEL PIPES CORRODED

Nearside Brake pipe slightly corroded FRONT TO REAR (3.6.B.2c)

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

Offside Brake pipe slightly corroded FRONT TO REAR (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Fail 14 Oct 2015 26,605 miles

FUEL PIPES CORRODED

Nearside Brake pipe slightly corroded FRONT TO REAR (3.6.B.2c)

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

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Brake pipe slightly corroded FRONT TO REAR (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 20 Oct 2014 24,910 miles

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

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

Pass 23 Oct 2013 22,959 miles

Fuel pipe/s corroded

Nearside Rear Radius arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Fail 23 Oct 2013 22,959 miles

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

Fuel pipe/s corroded

Nearside Rear Radius arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 18 Oct 2012 21,098 miles
Pass 15 Aug 2011 18,983 miles
Pass 30 Aug 2010 17,484 miles
Pass 13 May 2009 14,999 miles

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

Pass 12 Jun 2008 13,136 miles
Pass 29 May 2007 11,180 miles
Pass 29 May 2006 8,947 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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ST03 HPV is a 2003 Suzuki Jimny in Green with a 1,328cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68%.

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 ST03 HPV, 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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ST03 HPV is a 2003 Suzuki Jimny, first registered on 30 May 2003.

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