CarVerify

Free Car Check

SP53 VWJ

2003 Suzuki Jimny

Blue Petrol 1328cc
Search another vehicle

MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 Nov 2025
Tests27 (17 pass, 10 fail)
Pass rate63%

Mileage

57,732 mi
Last recorded57,732 miles
Recorded on21 Nov 2024
Typical for 2003 Suzuki Jimny57,891 mi

Below or 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

RegistrationSP53 VWJ
MakeSuzuki
ModelJimny
Year2003
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,328cc

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 10 fail
Pass 21 Nov 2024 57,732 miles

Nearside Front Axle swivel pins and bushes swivel pin and/or bush slightly worn (5.1.2 (b) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive N/S swivel housing (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively Both (1.2.1 (e))

Fail 13 Nov 2024 57,730 miles

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

Nearside Front Axle swivel pins and bushes swivel pin and/or bush slightly worn (5.1.2 (b) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive N/S swivel housing (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Silencer (6.1.2 (a))

Rear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively Both (1.2.1 (e))

Pass 26 May 2023 52,441 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both front to rears (1.1.11 (c))

chassis corroded/undersealed

Fail 5 May 2023 52,375 miles

Nearside Front Wheel bearing rough when rotated (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both front to rears (1.1.11 (c))

Steering box leaking oil (2.1.1 (e) (i))

both front headlight images poor

chassis and underside undersealed

front inner wings corroded

nearside and offside rear chassis corroded

Pass 12 Feb 2022 51,539 miles

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

front inner wings corroded

Fail 18 Nov 2020 51,535 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Inner Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced sill /floor (7.1.1 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Rear Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength sill /inner arch (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Rear Outer Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength sill/inner arch (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

Front inner wings corroded

shows extensive corrosion /welded areas under side

Pass 31 Oct 2019 51,397 miles
Pass 20 Nov 2018 46,403 miles

Nearside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Vehicle chassis corroded in multiple locations but not weakened

Pass 20 Mar 2017 45,330 miles
Fail 16 Mar 2017 45,301 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Pass 25 Feb 2016 43,181 miles

Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules BOTH (3.6.B.4e)

Front Brake pipe slightly corroded BOTH (3.6.B.2c)

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

Offside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) slightly corroded (2.3.2)

Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

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

Fail 15 Feb 2016 42,843 miles

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively BOTH (8.2.2)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules BOTH (3.6.B.4e)

Front Brake pipe slightly corroded BOTH (3.6.B.2c)

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

Offside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) slightly corroded (2.3.2)

Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

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

Fail 4 Feb 2015 41,714 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

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

EXHAUST SYSTEM (rusty)

Fuel pipe leaking (7.2.3)

UNDERSIDE (rusty)

Pass 4 Feb 2015 41,714 miles

Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

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

EXHAUST SYSTEM (rusty)

UNDERSIDE (rusty)

Pass 15 Feb 2014 40,116 miles

1 of 3 metal brake pipes at mounting clip above o/s rear coil spring looks very rusty but unable to assess properly

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

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

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Fuel pipe/s corroded

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Prop-shaft universal joint worn

all 4 tyres perished between treads

slight leak from both sides swivel hub seals

underside heavily undersealed

Pass 23 Feb 2013 38,607 miles

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

Fuel pipe/s corroded

all 4 tyres perished between treads

slight leak from o/s swivel hub seal

underside heavily undersealed

Pass 27 Feb 2012 36,176 miles

Fuel pipe/s corroded

brake pipes heavily undersealed

slight oil leak from both sides swivel hub seals

underside heavily undersealed

Fail 25 Feb 2012 36,158 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Fuel pipe/s corroded

brake pipes heavily undersealed

slight oil leak from both sides swivel hub seals

underside heavily undersealed

Pass 28 Feb 2011 34,468 miles

Nail in offside rear tyre

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

Fail 26 Feb 2011 34,448 miles

Front Exhaust has part of the system excessively deteriorated (7.1.1a)

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

Nail in offside rear tyre

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

Pass 24 Feb 2010 31,933 miles
Fail 18 Feb 2010 31,933 miles

Front brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

Nearside Front Axle swivel joint has excessive play in a swivel pin (2.5.A.3b)

Offside Front Brake hose twisted (3.6.B.4c)

Pass 26 Feb 2009 22,029 miles

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

nearside front brake disc slightly corroded

Fail 23 Feb 2009 22,026 miles

Offside Front Axle swivel joint has excessive play in a swivel pin (2.5.A.3b)

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

nearside front brake disc slightly corroded

Pass 25 Feb 2008 11,973 miles
Pass 28 Aug 2007 10,753 miles
Pass 21 Aug 2006 5,750 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

SP53 VWJ is a 2003 Suzuki Jimny in Blue with a 1,328cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 27 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 SP53 VWJ, 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 SP53 VWJ?

You can check the full history of SP53 VWJ by running a full vehicle check. This shows you finance, stolen, write-off, MOT history, mileage records and more.

What year was SP53 VWJ registered?

SP53 VWJ is a 2003 Suzuki Jimny, first registered on 24 September 2003.

Is SP53 VWJ safe to buy?

The MOT history for SP53 VWJ shows 27 tests with a 63% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does SP53 VWJ 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 SP53 VWJ. 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.