2003 Suzuki Jimny 1.3L Petrol · CE53 VEY
2003 Suzuki Jimny (1.3L, petrol). First registered 10 Sept 2003. Recorded mileage 116,942 miles. MOT expired on 30 Jun 2026.
- Make & Model
- SUZUKI JIMNY
- Year / Origin
- 2003 · Cardiff
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Expired on 30 Jun 2026
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 116,942 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Check Required (Pre-Euro 4 Petrol)
- Fuel & Engine
- Petrol · 1.3L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
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CE53 VEY Key Findings
- 3 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 02/07/2025
- 116,942 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 1 historical MOT failure
- 5 defects noted at the latest MOT
- Recurring brakes items (3 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
CE53 VEY MOT History
Interpretation generated from the recorded test data above — not an official DVSA statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.
3 MOT tests are recorded for this 2003 Suzuki Jimny (CE53 VEY) between November 2023 and July 2025.
The record contains 2 passes and 1 failure.
The most recent test on 02 July 2025 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 1 failure that buyers may want to investigate.
Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Brakes (3 issues), Bodywork (3 issues), Exhaust & Emissions (1 issue), Suspension (1 issue). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 7 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: “Offside Front Upper Intermediate drop arm pivot housing casing has relative movement to chassis/bodywork Bush excessive ”.
CE53 VEY Mileage History
- 02/11/2023111,953 mi
- 02/11/2023111,953 mi
- 02/07/2025116,942 mi+4,989 mi
Average of roughly 2,996 miles per year across 3 recorded odometer readings.
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MOT Roadworthiness: Poor
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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