2003 Suzuki Jimny 1.3L Petrol · VA53 HFT
2003 Suzuki Jimny (1.3L, petrol). First registered 31 Dec 2003. Recorded mileage 80,499 miles. MOT expired on 12 Sept 2026.
- Make & Model
- SUZUKI JIMNY
- Year / Origin
- 2003 · Worcester
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Expired on 12 Sept 2026
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 80,499 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Check Required (Pre-Euro 4 Petrol)
- Fuel & Engine
- Petrol · 1.3L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
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VA53 HFT Key Findings
- 5 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 13/09/2025
- 80,499 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.
VA53 HFT 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 (VA53 HFT) between July 2023 and September 2025.
The record contains 3 passes and 2 failures.
The most recent test on 13 September 2025 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 2 failures that buyers may want to investigate.
VA53 HFT Mileage History
- 03/07/202374,345 mi
- 27/06/202475,558 mi+1,213 mi
- 01/07/202475,558 mi
- 17/07/202580,442 mi+4,884 mi
- 13/09/202580,499 mi+57 mi
Average of roughly 2,799 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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- "Death Wobble"Serious
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
The floor pans and boot floor are notorious for rotting from the inside out. Foam filler in the sills traps moisture, accelerating corrosion in these critical structural areas.
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