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S1 JMY

2003 Suzuki Jimny

Black Petrol 1298cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires23 Jun 2027
Tests23 (21 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate91.3%

Mileage

61,771 mi
Last recorded61,771 miles
Recorded on12 Jun 2026
Typical for 2003 Suzuki Jimny57,891 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS1 JMY
MakeSuzuki
ModelJimny
Year2003
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,298cc

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MOT History

21 pass 2 fail
Pass 12 Jun 2026 61,771 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

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

engine warning light on

rear fuel pipes rusted /greased

Pass 29 May 2025 61,416 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

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

Rear Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

engine warning light on

fuel pipes rusted/greased

Pass 13 Jun 2024 60,107 miles

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

engine warning light on

fuel pipes rusting/covered in grease

rear suspension arms lower bushes condition

Pass 30 May 2023 58,933 miles

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

engine light on

rear suspension lower arm bushes condition

Pass 24 May 2022 57,895 miles

brake pipes condition

engine light on

rear lower suspension arm bushes condition

Pass 25 May 2021 57,121 miles

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

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

engine light on

Pass 24 Jun 2020 56,536 miles

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

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 13 May 2019 54,564 miles

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

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Fail 10 May 2019 54,564 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

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

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 8 May 2018 53,118 miles

Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 8 May 2017 50,925 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

front exhaust mounting rusted

rear brake pipe slight rust

wiper condition

Pass 17 May 2016 48,467 miles

front exhaust mounting rusted

rear brake pipes slightly rusted

Fail 16 May 2016 48,467 miles

Horn not a continuous or uniform sound (1.6.2e)

front exhaust mounting rusted

rear brake pipes slightly rusted

Pass 17 Apr 2015 43,647 miles

all coil springs are corroded

front exhaust rusty

handbrake light on

neg battery lead loose

underside of vehicle has surface corrosion

Pass 2 Apr 2014 41,008 miles
Pass 5 Apr 2013 39,822 miles
Pass 27 Apr 2012 39,008 miles
Pass 31 Mar 2011 38,055 miles
Pass 16 Apr 2010 34,436 miles

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

Pass 15 Apr 2009 26,747 miles
Pass 12 Apr 2008 24,664 miles
Pass 10 Apr 2007 17,492 miles
Pass 13 Apr 2006 5,414 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
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S1 JMY is a 2003 Suzuki Jimny in Black with a 1,298cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 91.3%.

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 S1 JMY, 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.

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What year was S1 JMY registered?

S1 JMY is a 2003 Suzuki Jimny, first registered on 23 June 2003.

Is S1 JMY safe to buy?

The MOT history for S1 JMY shows 23 tests with a 91.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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