2003 Suzuki Jimny 1.3L Petrol · YA52 VZP
2003 Suzuki Jimny (1.3L, petrol). First registered 29 Jan 2003. Recorded mileage 87,188 miles. MOT expired on 28 Feb 2025.
- Make & Model
- SUZUKI JIMNY
- Year / Origin
- 2003 · Leeds
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Expired on 28 Feb 2025
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 87,188 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Check Required (Pre-Euro 4 Petrol)
- Fuel & Engine
- Petrol · 1.3L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
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YA52 VZP Key Findings
- 5 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 29/02/2024
- 87,188 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 2 historical MOT failures
- 2 defects noted at the latest MOT
- Recurring suspension items (6 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
YA52 VZP 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 (YA52 VZP) between February 2022 and February 2024.
The record contains 3 passes and 2 failures.
The most recent test on 29 February 2024 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 2 failures that buyers may want to investigate.
Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Suspension (6 issues), Bodywork (5 issues), Brakes (5 issues), Exhaust & Emissions (4 issues), Lighting (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 Parking brake efficiency below requirements low effort (1.4.2 (a) (i))”; “Nearside Parking brake efficiency below requirements no effort (1.4.2 (a) (i))”; “Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))”.
YA52 VZP Mileage History
- 09/02/202282,669 mi
- 16/02/202385,946 mi+3,277 mi
- 21/02/202385,952 mi+6 mi
- 27/02/202487,184 mi+1,232 mi
- 29/02/202487,188 mi+4 mi
Average of roughly 2,200 miles per year across 5 recorded odometer readings.
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MOT Roadworthiness: Poor
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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