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D569 MUD

2003 Suzuki Jimny

Black Petrol 1328cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires31 Mar 2027
Tests24 (17 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate70.8%

Mileage

118,557 mi
Last recorded118,557 miles
Recorded on1 Apr 2026
Typical for 2003 Suzuki Jimny57,891 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationD569 MUD
MakeSuzuki
ModelJimny
Year2003
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,328cc

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MOT History

17 pass 7 fail
Pass 1 Apr 2026 118,557 miles

chassis rusting

handbrake needs adjusting soon

rear trailing arm joints rusting

steering damper rubbers perrishing

Pass 3 Mar 2025 118,443 miles
Fail 3 Mar 2025 118,443 miles

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

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

Pass 9 Feb 2021 116,846 miles

Headlamp lens slightly defective both (4.1.1 (b) (i))

exhaust noisy

Fail 8 Jan 2021 116,842 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))

Front Registration plate insecure (0.1 (a))

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Service brake is causing the steering wheel to severely pull one way (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Headlamp lens slightly defective both sides (4.1.1 (b) (i))

exhaust niosey

Pass 19 Dec 2019 114,049 miles
Fail 18 Dec 2019 114,049 miles

Nearside Front Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced inner wing (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Nearside Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced rear inner wheel arch (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Nearside Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced sill front and rear (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Front Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced out rigger (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Rear Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced inner wheel arch (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced inner sill rear (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Gearbox mounting defective ()

Pass 14 Jan 2019 111,901 miles
Pass 15 Jan 2018 110,614 miles
Pass 2 Dec 2016 105,038 miles

NSF bottom king pin has slight play

Fail 1 Dec 2016 105,033 miles

front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

NSF bottom king pin has slight play

Pass 9 Dec 2015 98,043 miles

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

Nearside Front Axle king pin has slight play in pin and/or bush (2.5.A.3a)

Pass 25 Sep 2014 90,115 miles
Pass 16 Sep 2013 81,490 miles
Pass 20 Sep 2012 72,477 miles

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

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

Pass 20 Sep 2011 64,310 miles
Pass 17 Sep 2010 55,676 miles
Pass 23 Sep 2009 49,362 miles
Pass 26 Sep 2008 36,854 miles
Fail 20 Sep 2008 36,646 miles

Offside Front Lower Axle swivel joint has excessive play (2.5.A.3b)

Major oil leak from front axle offside universal joint housing.

Fail 17 Sep 2008 36,489 miles

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

Offside Rear Front wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.5.A.2)

Rear Front wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.5.A.2)

Pass 18 Sep 2007 21,167 miles
Pass 21 Oct 2006 14,886 miles
Fail 14 Oct 2006 14,843 miles

Nearside Front Lower Axle king pin has excessive play in pin and/or bush adversely affecting the steering (2.5.A.3a)

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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D569 MUD is a 2003 Suzuki Jimny in Black with a 1,328cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70.8%.

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 D569 MUD, 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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D569 MUD is a 2003 Suzuki Jimny, first registered on 30 October 2003.

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