2003 Suzuki Jimny 1.3L Petrol · SY53 YVN
2003 Suzuki Jimny (1.3L, petrol). First registered 30 Sept 2003. Recorded mileage 148,651 miles. MOT expired on 05 Feb 2026.
- Make & Model
- SUZUKI JIMNY
- Year / Origin
- 2003 · Inverness
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Expired on 05 Feb 2026
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 148,651 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Check Required (Pre-Euro 4 Petrol)
- Fuel & Engine
- Petrol · 1.3L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
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SY53 YVN Key Findings
- 5 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 15/01/2025
- 148,651 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 2 historical MOT failures
- No defects recorded at the latest MOT
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
SY53 YVN 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 (SY53 YVN) between December 2022 and January 2025.
The record contains 3 passes and 2 failures.
The most recent test on 15 January 2025 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 2 failures that buyers may want to investigate.
SY53 YVN Mileage History
- 20/12/2022141,581 mi
- 04/01/2023141,599 mi+18 mi
- 14/12/2023144,827 mi+3,228 mi
- 06/02/2024144,828 mi+1 mi
- 15/01/2025148,651 mi+3,823 mi
Average of roughly 3,412 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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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
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