CarVerify

Free Car Check

GM03 YOT

2003 Suzuki Jimny

Black Petrol 1298cc
Search another vehicle

MOT Status

Valid
Expires7 Jun 2027
Tests21 (17 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate81%

Mileage

72,854 mi
Last recorded72,854 miles
Recorded on8 Jun 2026
Typical for 2003 Suzuki Jimny57,891 mi

Above average mileage for this year

4 checks still locked for this Suzuki
Stolen
Finance
Write-off
Keepers
Unlock full report — £4.99
Instant £30k guarantee
or single check £9.99

Not all car check providers offer a guarantee. Don't risk buying from services that can't back their data. CarVerify reports include a £30,000 finance data guarantee.

Vehicle Details

RegistrationGM03 YOT
MakeSuzuki
ModelJimny
Year2003
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,298cc

All premium checks include

50+ data points
Finance Check (Experian) Insurance Write-off Salvage Auction Stolen Check Previous Owners Ex-Taxi, Police, NHS Mileage Anomaly Import / Export Scrapped Check Plate Changes

MOT History

17 pass 4 fail
Pass 8 Jun 2026 72,854 miles

Nearside Rear Service brake requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair (1.2.1 (c))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 3 Jun 2026 72,835 miles

Nearside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Service brake requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair (1.2.1 (c))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 28 May 2025 66,299 miles

Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play Behind axle (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Fail 28 May 2025 66,299 miles

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play Behind axle (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Pass 30 May 2024 64,636 miles

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material of main (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 30 May 2023 61,406 miles

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material at brake valve (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 1 Jun 2022 55,975 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material all brake pipes (1.1.11 (c))

fuel pipes corroded but not excessive

underside of vehicle corroded but not excessive

Fail 26 May 2022 55,975 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded osr to brake valve (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Integral body structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting holed around body mounting (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material all brake pipes (1.1.11 (c))

fuel pipes corroded but not excessive

underside of vehicle corroded but not excessive

Pass 29 Apr 2021 52,622 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material All rear (1.1.11 (c))

Coil spring corroded All (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Fuel Pipe/s corroded

PAS pipes corroded

Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Vehicle underbody has slight corrosion (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 3 May 2018 52,250 miles

Nearside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Nearside Front slight bind on brake

Nearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

all rear brake pipes rusty

fuel pipes rusty

outer sill covers fitted.

power steering pipe rusty

underbody corrosion present front to rear .

Fail 27 Apr 2018 52,065 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded inner sill section. (2.4.A.3)

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded inner sill section (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit worn to 3.mm. (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Nearside Front slight bind on brake

Nearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Front tyre perrished on outer walls

Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

all rear brake pipes rusty

fuel pipes rusty

outer sill covers fitted.

power steering pipe rusty

underbody corrosion present front to rear .

Pass 26 Apr 2017 51,239 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Oil leak

Pass 23 Oct 2015 47,828 miles

EML on

Pass 1 Nov 2014 46,647 miles

Engine management light on

Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 16 Sep 2013 44,296 miles

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 7 Sep 2012 42,700 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Pass 20 Apr 2011 40,178 miles

Centre Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

front brake pads getting low

Pass 8 Apr 2010 38,506 miles
Pass 22 Apr 2008 27,847 miles
Pass 23 May 2007 21,047 miles
Pass 23 May 2006 14,679 miles

How Reliable is the Suzuki Jimny?

Based on 677,512 MOT tests across 43,507 vehicles.

76.0%
Pass Rate
3,858
Miles/Year
28
Year Lifespan
43,507
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Brake pipe excessively corroded 18,210
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively 11,190
Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 7,055
position lamp(s) not working 6,970
Axle swivel joint has excessive play 5,518
Full Suzuki Jimny reliability report

Don't risk it. Know before you buy.

Not all vehicle check providers are the same. Some don't offer a data guarantee, which means if their information is wrong, you're on your own. Every CarVerify report is backed by a £30,000 finance data guarantee.

£30k guarantee Instant results Cancel anytime

GM03 YOT is a 2003 Suzuki Jimny in Black with a 1,298cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81%.

Across all 2003 Suzuki Jimny models, the average MOT pass rate is 74.5% with a typical mileage of 57,891 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

The most common reason a Suzuki Jimny fails its MOT is brake pipe excessively corroded, accounting for 18,210 recorded failures. If you're considering buying GM03 YOT, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Suzuki Jimny typically stays on UK roads for around 28 years. At 23 years old, this Suzuki Jimny is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

Frequently Asked Questions

How do I check the history of GM03 YOT?

You can check the full history of GM03 YOT by running a full vehicle check. This shows you finance, stolen, write-off, MOT history, mileage records and more.

What year was GM03 YOT registered?

GM03 YOT is a 2003 Suzuki Jimny, first registered on 29 May 2003.

Is GM03 YOT safe to buy?

The MOT history for GM03 YOT shows 21 tests with a 81% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does GM03 YOT have outstanding finance?

Finance checks require a premium vehicle report. This checks against all major UK finance providers to see if there is any outstanding finance on GM03 YOT. If you buy a car with outstanding finance, the finance company can repossess it.

No warranty or guarantee of accuracy is provided for any free data on this page. The data guarantee applies only to information obtained through the purchase of a full check.