2003 Suzuki Jimny 1.3L Petrol · AP03 VNX
2003 Suzuki Jimny (1.3L, petrol). First registered 20 Aug 2003. Recorded mileage 106,649 miles. MOT expired on 14 Oct 2026.
- Make & Model
- SUZUKI JIMNY
- Year / Origin
- 2003 · Norwich
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Expired on 14 Oct 2026
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 106,649 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Check Required (Pre-Euro 4 Petrol)
- Fuel & Engine
- Petrol · 1.3L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
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AP03 VNX Key Findings
- 5 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT failed on 08/10/2026
- 106,649 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 2 historical MOT failures
- 8 defects noted at the latest MOT
- Recurring tyres items (13 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
AP03 VNX MOT History
Interpretation generated from the recorded test data above — not an official DVSA statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.
5 MOT tests are recorded for this 2003 Suzuki Jimny (AP03 VNX) between September 2023 and October 2026.
The record contains 3 passes and 2 failures.
The most recent test on 08 October 2026 was a fail; the vehicle has not passed its last recorded MOT.
Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Tyres (13 issues), Bodywork (5 issues), Suspension (4 issues), Exhaust & Emissions (2 issues), Windscreen (2 issues). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 28 advisory notices are recorded. Advisories flag items that passed but may need attention before the next test; they are not evidence of how well the vehicle has been serviced.
Recorded failure items include: “Nearside Front Fluid leak harmful to the environment or a risk to other road users Swivel joint leaking grease (8.4.1 (a”; “Nearside Front Stub axle has excessive vertical movement between stub axle and axle beam (5.1.2 (c) (i))”; “Offside Rear Vehicle structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a bod”.
AP03 VNX Mileage History
- 21/09/202387,250 mi
- 29/09/202387,261 mi+11 mi
- 30/08/202487,263 mi+2 mi
- 16/10/202595,223 mi+7,960 mi
- 08/10/2026106,649 mi+11,426 mi
Average of roughly 6,368 miles per year across 5 recorded odometer readings.
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Known faults for Suzuki Suzuki Jimny (Gen 3)
Our database tracks 4 specific mechanical faults and recurring failure patterns identified across UK MOT testing stations for this generation.
MOT Roadworthiness: Below Average
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- "Death Wobble"Serious
A violent vibration of the steering wheel and front wheels, usually triggered by a bump at speed.
- 4WD Vacuum Hub FailureModerate
The front hubs engage via vacuum; a small leak in a rubber hose will prevent 4WD from working.
- Floor Pan and Sill CorrosionSerious
The floor pans and boot floor are notorious for rotting from the inside out. Foam filler in the sills traps moisture, accelerating corrosion in these critical structural areas.
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