1999 Suzuki Jimny 1.3L Petrol · V153 DGC
1999 Suzuki Jimny (1.3L, petrol). First registered 04 Dec 1999. Recorded mileage 42,598 miles. MOT expired on 27 Sept 2026. Taxed until 01 Sept 2027.
- Make & Model
- SUZUKI JIMNY
- Year / Origin
- 1999 · Worcester
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Expired on 27 Sept 2026
- Road Tax
- Taxed (01 Sept 2027)
- Recorded Mileage
- 42,598 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Check Required (Pre-Euro 4 Petrol)
- Fuel & Engine
- Petrol · 1.3L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
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V153 DGC Key Findings
- 5 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT failed on 22/09/2026
- 42,598 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 1 historical MOT failure
- 10 defects noted at the latest MOT
- Recurring brakes items (7 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
V153 DGC 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 1999 Suzuki Jimny (V153 DGC) between November 2022 and September 2026.
The record contains 4 passes and 1 failure.
The most recent test on 22 September 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), Lighting (6 issues), Bodywork (2 issues), Exhaust & Emissions (2 issues). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 14 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 Brake pipe excessively corroded near coil spring x2 both of them (1.1.11 (c))”; “Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases centre and rear box (6.1.2 (a))”; “Offside Front Obligatory mirror insecure (3.3 (b) (ii))”.
V153 DGC Mileage History
- 02/11/202234,297 mi
- 29/09/202337,468 mi+3,171 mi
- 13/09/202438,661 mi+1,193 mi
- 25/09/202540,271 mi+1,610 mi
- 22/09/202642,598 mi+2,327 mi
Average of roughly 2,135 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: 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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