2003 Suzuki Jimny 1.3L Petrol · SB53 KVF
2003 Suzuki Jimny (1.3L, petrol). First registered 11 Nov 2003. Recorded mileage 140,177 miles. MOT valid until 20 Apr 2027.
- Make & Model
- SUZUKI JIMNY
- Year / Origin
- 2003 · Glasgow
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Valid until 20 Apr 2027
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 140,177 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Check Required (Pre-Euro 4 Petrol)
- Fuel & Engine
- Petrol · 1.3L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
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SB53 KVF Key Findings
- 2 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 22/04/2026
- 140,177 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 1 historical MOT failure
- 3 defects noted at the latest MOT
- Recurring lighting items (3 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
SB53 KVF MOT History
Interpretation generated from the recorded test data above — not an official DVSA statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.
2 MOT tests are recorded for this 2003 Suzuki Jimny (SB53 KVF) between March 2026 and April 2026.
The record contains 1 pass and 1 failure.
The most recent test on 22 April 2026 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: Lighting (3 issues), Suspension (2 issues), Exhaust & Emissions (1 issue). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 5 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: “Fuel cap/sealing device ineffective Seal on cap defective (6.1.3 (b) (i))”; “Emissions unable to be completed Engine cuts out (8.2.1.2 (d))”; “Rear fog lamp obviously incorrectly positioned (4.5.4 (a))”.
SB53 KVF Mileage History
- 06/03/2026140,141 mi
- 22/04/2026140,177 mi+36 mi
Average of roughly 280 miles per year across 2 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: Average
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