MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
86,358 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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50+ data pointsMOT History
Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material to back (1.1.11 (c))
Nearside Front Inner Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Offside Front Inner Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Nearside Front Inner Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))
Offside Front Inner Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))
Offside Rear brake slight fluctuation
Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil both (2.7.3)
vehicle dirty
Nearside Front Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)
Nearside Rear Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)
Nearside Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)
Offside Steering system excessively tight track rod end tight on full right lock (2.2.D.1)
Offside Rear brake slight fluctuation
Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil both (2.7.3)
vehicle dirty
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
both front tyres cracked
underbody covered in mud
Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords 205/70/15 (4.1.D.1a)
Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)
Offside Rear coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
both front tyres cracked
underbody covered in mud
all 4 suspension coil springs corroding
rear exhaust corroded
Front brake drum worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
Nail in offside rear tyre
Nearside Rear Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
Offside Rear Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
Oil leak
both rear tyres slightly perished
clutch high and slipping
rear exhaust corroded slightly
Front brake drum worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
Nail in offside rear tyre
Nearside Rear Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
Offside Rear Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
Oil leak
both rear tyres slightly perished
clutch high and slipping
rear exhaust corroded slightly
rear wiper blade split/front brake pads low
Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
rear wiper blade split/front brake pads low
Nail in offside rear tyre
Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)
How Reliable is the Suzuki Jimny?
Based on 677,512 MOT tests across 43,507 vehicles.
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DS05 SZU is a 2005 Suzuki Jimny in Blue with a 1,328cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.
Across all 2005 Suzuki Jimny models, the average MOT pass rate is 75.7% with a typical mileage of 55,000 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 DS05 SZU, 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 21 years old, this Suzuki Jimny is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.
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What year was DS05 SZU registered?
DS05 SZU is a 2005 Suzuki Jimny, first registered on 26 July 2005.
Is DS05 SZU safe to buy?
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