2003 Suzuki Jimny 1.3L Petrol · SO52 FKC
2003 Suzuki Jimny (1.3L, petrol). First registered 13 Feb 2003. Recorded mileage 83,969 miles. MOT expired on 18 Jun 2026.
- Make & Model
- SUZUKI JIMNY
- Year / Origin
- 2003 · Edinburgh
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Expired on 18 Jun 2026
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 83,969 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Check Required (Pre-Euro 4 Petrol)
- Fuel & Engine
- Petrol · 1.3L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
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SO52 FKC Key Findings
- 5 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT failed on 28/04/2026
- 83,969 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 1 historical MOT failure
- 25 defects noted at the latest MOT
- Recurring brakes items (7 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
SO52 FKC 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 (SO52 FKC) between March 2022 and April 2026.
The record contains 4 passes and 1 failure.
The most recent test on 28 April 2026 was a fail; the vehicle has not passed its last recorded MOT.
Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Brakes (7 issues), Suspension (6 issues), Bodywork (6 issues), Lighting (3 issues), Steering (1 issue). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 12 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: “Brake performance unable to be tested due to service brake binding (1.2.1 (g))”; “Offside Rear Upper Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn radius arm suspension bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))”; “Nearside Rear Upper Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn radius arm suspension bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))”.
SO52 FKC Mileage History
- 11/03/202277,518 mi
- 07/02/202380,429 mi+2,911 mi
- 30/04/202481,719 mi+1,290 mi
- 20/06/202582,900 mi+1,181 mi
- 28/04/202683,969 mi+1,069 mi
Average of roughly 1,561 miles per year across 5 recorded odometer readings.
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Known faults for Suzuki Suzuki Jimny (Gen 3)
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MOT Roadworthiness: Below Average
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