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M700 UDY

1999 Suzuki Jimny

Blue Petrol 1298cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires21 Aug 2026
Tests19 (10 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate52.6%

Mileage

72,633 mi
Last recorded72,633 miles
Recorded on22 Aug 2025
Typical for 1999 Suzuki Jimny69,109 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationM700 UDY
MakeSuzuki
ModelJimny
Year1999
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,298cc

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MOT History

10 pass 9 fail
Pass 22 Aug 2025 72,633 miles
Fail 17 Oct 2014 71,947 miles

Nearside Front Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Nearside Rear Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Offside Front Steering component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.2.C.1h)

Offside Rear Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Rear Brake pipe inadequately supported (3.6.B.1)

n/s/f tractor joint slight leak

outer sill covers fitted

Pass 10 Jul 2014 70,230 miles
Pass 3 Jul 2013 65,324 miles
Fail 3 Jul 2013 65,324 miles

Nearside Outer Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Pass 5 Jul 2012 61,114 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Offside Front Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

front axle pivots corroded

nail in n/s/r tyre

Fail 3 Jul 2012 61,114 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (3.6.B.4e)

Offside Front Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (3.6.B.4e)

Offside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Offside Front Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

front axle pivots corroded

nail in n/s/r tyre

Pass 7 Jul 2011 57,936 miles

Rear Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

both headlamps deteriorated on covers

fuel lines corroded

most suspension arm bushes starting to split

o/s/f and both rear tyres starting to crack in tread and sidewalls 205/70/15

Fail 5 Jul 2011 57,936 miles

Centre Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

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

Offside Rear coil spring fractured (2.4.C.1a)

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

Rear Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

both headlamps deteriorated on covers

fuel lines corroded

most suspension arm bushes starting to split

o/s/f and both rear tyres starting to crack in tread and sidewalls 205/70/15

Pass 30 Jun 2010 54,452 miles

brake flexible furruls corroded

fuel lines corroding

headlamp lense marked

steering knuckles corroding

tyres cracking

Fail 21 Jun 2010 54,439 miles

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

Offside Front An item not tested (Manual)

Offside Front brake caliper has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

brake flexible furruls corroded

fuel lines corroding

headlamp lense marked

steering knuckles corroding

tyres cracking

Pass 30 Jun 2009 51,047 miles
Fail 25 Jun 2009 51,032 miles

Centre Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

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

Pass 8 Jul 2008 47,896 miles

Centre & r exhaust in poor condition

Fuel pipe/s corroded

Nearside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Fail 26 Jun 2008 47,835 miles

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

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Centre & r exhaust in poor condition

Fuel pipe/s corroded

Nearside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 28 Jun 2007 44,915 miles

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

Some suspension bushes deteriorated

fuel pipes corroded

Fail 27 Jun 2007 44,914 miles

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

fuel line corroding

rear wiper torn

some brake pipes corroding

some suspension bushes slightly deteriotated

Pass 5 Jul 2006 41,826 miles
Fail 4 Jul 2006 41,826 miles

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

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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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M700 UDY is a 1999 Suzuki Jimny in Blue with a 1,298cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 52.6%.

Across all 1999 Suzuki Jimny models, the average MOT pass rate is 71.3% with a typical mileage of 69,109 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 M700 UDY, 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 27 years old, this Suzuki Jimny is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was M700 UDY registered?

M700 UDY is a 1999 Suzuki Jimny, first registered on 31 December 1999.

Is M700 UDY safe to buy?

The MOT history for M700 UDY shows 19 tests with a 52.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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