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Suzuki Jimny

Black · Petrol · 2003 · 1,328 cc

S23 SPFMOT history

S23 SPF is a black petrol Suzuki Jimny first used on 1 Mar 2003. Its MOT is valid until 31 Jan 2027 and it has passed 22 of 27 MOT tests, with 76,602 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 16 Jan 2026.

S23 SPF black Suzuki Jimny – car details, MOT history and tax status
Illustration of a Suzuki Jimny, not a photo of this vehicle
MOT
Valid
Until 31 Jan 2027
Mileage
76,602 mi
At MOT on 16 Jan 2026
MOT tests
27
22 passed · 5 failed
Per year
1,475 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
S23 SPF
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Suzuki
Model
Jimny
Colour
Black
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
1,328 cc
Year of manufacture
2003
First used
1 Mar 2003
MOT status
MOT valid until 31 Jan 2027
Latest MOT test
16 Jan 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

S23 SPF was last recorded at 76,602 miles on 16 Jan 2026, 6,212 miles more than at the previous MOT on 10 Jan 2025.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
70,390 miles · 10 Jan 2025
Between the last two tests
6,212 miles
Average per year
1,475 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 76,602 miles
  • 2025 – 70,390 miles
  • 2024 – 63,827 miles
  • 2023 – 63,826 miles
  • 2022 – 63,815 miles
  • 2020 – 63,813 miles
  • 2018 – 63,811 miles
  • 2017 – 63,737 miles
  • 2016 – 63,642 miles
  • 2015 – 63,545 miles
  • 2013 – 63,290 miles
  • 2012 – 63,138 miles
  • 2011 – 62,834 miles
  • 2010 – 62,276 miles
  • 2008 – 58,672 miles
  • 2007 – 55,688 miles
  • 2006 – 47,266 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass76,602 miles
  • AdvisoryFront Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases catalyst area (6.1.2 (a))
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

What MOT advisories mean

Recurring issues

Items recorded at more than one earlier MOT but not at the latest one. Repeat advisories can show maintenance that was put off.

  • Surface corrosion throughout underside of vehicle

    Advisory5 MOTs, 2020–2023

  • Offside Front Service brake binding but not excessively

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2020–2023

  • Rear exhaust silencer corroded

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2016–2020

  • Nearside Front Coil spring corroded

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2023–2024

  • Offside Front Coil spring corroded

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2023–2024

  • Nearside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2023

Full MOT history

27 tests since 28 Feb 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass76,602 miles (+6,212)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    31 Jan 2027
    Odometer
    76,602 miles
    Test number
    293614388217
    • AdvisoryFront Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases catalyst area (6.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
  2. Pass70,390 miles (+6,563)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    31 Jan 2026
    Odometer
    70,390 miles
    Test number
    717175627438
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
  3. Pass63,827 miles (+1)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    31 Jan 2025
    Odometer
    63,827 miles
    Test number
    634922602499
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
  4. Fail63,826 miles (+10)4 major6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    63,826 miles
    Test number
    238658526104
    • MajorNearside Rear Service brake excessively fluctuating (1.2.1 (e))
    • MajorOffside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))
    • MajorRear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))
    • MajorRear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisorySurface corrosion throughout underside of vehicle
  5. Pass63,816 miles3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    17 Jan 2024
    Odometer
    63,816 miles
    Test number
    578559848430
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))
    • AdvisorySurface corrosion throughout underside of vehicle
  6. Fail63,816 miles (+1)2 major5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    63,816 miles
    Test number
    985565176781
    • MajorNearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))
    • MajorRear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))
    • AdvisorySurface corrosion throughout underside of vehicle
  7. Pass63,815 miles (+2)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    17 Jan 2023
    Odometer
    63,815 miles
    Test number
    967635672786
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))
    • AdvisoryRear exhaust corroded
    • AdvisorySurface corrosion throughout underside of vehicle
  8. Pass63,813 miles (+2)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    17 Jan 2022
    Odometer
    63,813 miles
    Test number
    697214590456
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))
    • AdvisoryRear exhaust silencer corroded
    • AdvisorySurface corrosion throughout underside of vehicle
  9. Pass63,811 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    17 Jan 2021
    Odometer
    63,811 miles
    Test number
    377363456541
    • AdvisoryRear exhaust silencer corroded
    • AdvisorySurface corrosion throughout underside of vehicle
  10. Pass63,811 miles (+74)
    MOT expiry
    17 Jan 2020
    Odometer
    63,811 miles
    Test number
    420423624997

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  11. Pass63,737 miles (+95)
    MOT expiry
    17 Jan 2019
    Odometer
    63,737 miles
    Test number
    507739280153

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  12. Pass63,642 miles (+97)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    17 Jan 2018
    Odometer
    63,642 miles
    Test number
    875685517387
    • AdvisoryRear exhaust silencer corroded
  13. Pass63,545 miles (+112)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    17 Jan 2017
    Odometer
    63,545 miles
    Test number
    920317883890
    • AdvisoryRear exhaust corroded
  14. Pass63,433 miles (+143)1 note
    MOT expiry
    17 Jan 2016
    Odometer
    63,433 miles
    Test number
    359996805073
    • NoteN/s/r tyre cracking to sidewall
  15. Pass63,290 miles (+152)
    MOT expiry
    17 Jan 2015
    Odometer
    63,290 miles
    Test number
    887182953386

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  16. Pass63,138 miles
    MOT expiry
    17 Jan 2014
    Odometer
    63,138 miles
    Test number
    227254452351

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  17. Fail63,138 miles (+304)1 failure
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    63,138 miles
    Test number
    757714952337
    • FailureBrakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)
  18. Pass62,834 miles (+193)
    MOT expiry
    17 Jan 2013
    Odometer
    62,834 miles
    Test number
    625574851364

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  19. Pass62,641 miles (+365)
    MOT expiry
    17 Jan 2012
    Odometer
    62,641 miles
    Test number
    849250711041

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  20. Pass62,276 miles
    MOT expiry
    17 Jan 2011
    Odometer
    62,276 miles
    Test number
    181158310077

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  21. Fail62,276 miles (+3,604)1 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    62,276 miles
    Test number
    352768910025
    • Repaired at testNearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
  22. Pass58,672 miles (+2,984)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    2 Dec 2009
    Odometer
    58,672 miles
    Test number
    534578138365
    • AdvisoryRear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)
  23. Pass55,688 miles (+36)
    MOT expiry
    6 Aug 2008
    Odometer
    55,688 miles
    Test number
    253349517274

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  24. Pass55,652 miles (+695)
    MOT expiry
    1 Jun 2008
    Odometer
    55,652 miles
    Test number
    284093457138

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  25. Pass54,957 miles (+7,691)
    MOT expiry
    1 Mar 2008
    Odometer
    54,957 miles
    Test number
    854841167006

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  26. Pass47,266 miles
    MOT expiry
    1 Mar 2007
    Odometer
    47,266 miles
    Test number
    171619356076

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  27. Fail47,266 miles2 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    47,266 miles
    Test number
    281469356019
    • Repaired at testFront Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone 'A' (8.3.1e)
    • Repaired at testOffside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Questions about S23 SPF

Does S23 SPF currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on S23 SPF is valid until 31 Jan 2027.
When is the MOT due on S23 SPF?
The MOT on S23 SPF is valid until 31 Jan 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has S23 SPF done?
S23 SPF was recorded at 76,602 miles at its MOT on 16 Jan 2026, an average of 1,475 miles a year.
Has S23 SPF ever failed its MOT?
Yes. S23 SPF has failed 5 of its 27 MOT tests, most recently on 19 Dec 2023.
Has the mileage on S23 SPF ever gone down?
No. The odometer reading went up or stayed the same at every MOT test on record. Service records are still worth checking.
What did the latest MOT on S23 SPF find?
S23 SPF passed its latest MOT on 16 Jan 2026 with 2 advisories: front exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases catalyst area; offside front anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement.

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