2003 Suzuki Jimny 1.3L Petrol · CE03 XLG
2003 Suzuki Jimny (1.3L, petrol). First registered 21 Mar 2003. Recorded mileage 137,014 miles. MOT expired on 20 Sept 2023.
- Make & Model
- SUZUKI JIMNY
- Year / Origin
- 2003 · Cardiff
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Expired on 20 Sept 2023
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 137,014 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Check Required (Pre-Euro 4 Petrol)
- Fuel & Engine
- Petrol · 1.3L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
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CE03 XLG Key Findings
- 21 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 22/09/2022
- 137,014 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 3 historical MOT failures
- 10 defects noted at the latest MOT
- Recurring suspension items (21 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
CE03 XLG MOT History
Interpretation generated from the recorded test data above — not an official DVSA statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.
21 MOT tests are recorded for this 2003 Suzuki Jimny (CE03 XLG) between March 2006 and September 2022.
The record contains 18 passes and 3 failures.
The most recent test on 22 September 2022 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 3 failures that buyers may want to investigate.
Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Suspension (21 issues), Lighting (17 issues), Brakes (13 issues), Bodywork (8 issues), Windscreen (4 issues). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 57 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: “Integral body structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mount”; “Nearside Rear Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced body m”; “Offside Rear Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced body mo”.
CE03 XLG Mileage History
- 20/03/20068,436 mi
- 31/01/200710,693 mi+2,257 mi
- 29/01/200814,895 mi+4,202 mi
- 02/02/200921,926 mi+7,031 mi
- 01/12/200925,726 mi+3,800 mi
- 15/01/201026,413 mi+687 mi
- 27/01/201138,862 mi+12,449 mi
- 25/06/201260,301 mi+21,439 mi
- 10/06/201373,547 mi+13,246 mi
- 15/05/201486,237 mi+12,690 mi
- 27/04/201597,755 mi+11,518 mi
- 04/05/2016108,147 mi+10,392 mi
- 21/04/2017114,708 mi+6,561 mi
- 10/05/2018121,886 mi+7,178 mi
- 09/05/2019126,067 mi+4,181 mi
- 20/07/2020129,754 mi+3,687 mi
- 28/07/2020129,755 mi+1 mi
- 23/08/2021131,399 mi+1,644 mi
- 09/09/2021131,414 mi+15 mi
- 20/09/2022137,014 mi+5,600 mi
- 22/09/2022137,014 mi
Average of roughly 7,788 miles per year across 21 recorded odometer readings.
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MOT Roadworthiness: Below Average
This rating reflects historical MOT pass rates and recurring advisory wear patterns from official DVSA test logs. Note that roadworthiness does not verify outstanding finance, insurance write-offs, or stolen records.
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