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F18 SUS

2005 Suzuki Jimny

Black Petrol 1298cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires24 Apr 2026
Tests24 (17 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate70.8%

Mileage

122,222 mi
Last recorded122,222 miles
Recorded on20 Apr 2026
Typical for 2005 Suzuki Jimny55,000 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationF18 SUS
MakeSuzuki
ModelJimny
Year2005
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,298cc

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MOT History

17 pass 7 fail
Fail 20 Apr 2026 122,222 miles

Nearside Front Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced body mount (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Nearside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced wheel arch (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced body mount detached (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced wheel arch (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Rear Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced crossmember(behind bumper) heavily corroded (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced sills and arches (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Front Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced body mount (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 25 Apr 2025 121,105 miles

underbody repaired and undersealed

Fail 25 Apr 2025 121,103 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Offside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

underbody repaired and undersealed

Pass 6 Jun 2024 117,970 miles
Fail 6 Jun 2024 117,970 miles

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Pass 15 Jun 2023 116,960 miles

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

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

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

slight underbody corrsion

Pass 5 Mar 2022 115,477 miles

Under sealed to rear of chassis

Fail 22 Jan 2021 115,453 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength front spring hanger (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

Offside Outer Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced sill (7.1.1 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing all tyres (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 14 Jan 2020 111,786 miles

Nearside Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Offside Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Fail 14 Jan 2020 111,786 miles

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Offside Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Pass 17 Jan 2019 102,518 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material rear axle pipe nearside has slight corrosion (1.1.11 (c))

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

offside and nearside rear inner sills slight corrosion

Pass 25 Jan 2018 89,128 miles
Fail 23 Jan 2018 89,063 miles

Offside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Brake pipe slightly corroded brake pipe across rear axle (3.6.B.2c)

Fuel Pipe/s corroded ()

Pass 26 Jan 2017 79,437 miles

Brake pipe slightly corroded front to rear brake pipe (3.6.B.2c)

Fuel Pipe/s corroded ()

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

Offside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

exhaust system has a minor leak of gases , also corroded and weak

Pass 22 Jan 2016 70,656 miles

Brake pipe slightly corroded front to rear (3.6.B.2c)

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing all (2.7.2a)

fuel lines rusty

Pass 15 Jan 2015 58,082 miles

Exhaust rear silencer box has corrosion

front brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

Pass 24 Jan 2014 44,030 miles
Pass 28 Jan 2013 32,482 miles
Pass 14 Mar 2012 28,973 miles
Pass 2 Jun 2011 26,279 miles
Fail 27 May 2011 26,206 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Nearside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Front brake discs worn & corroded, not considered excessive.

Pass 21 May 2010 23,170 miles

near side front tyre wearing on outer edge.

Pass 1 Jun 2009 21,227 miles
Pass 23 May 2008 18,938 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
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F18 SUS is a 2005 Suzuki Jimny in Black with a 1,298cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70.8%.

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 F18 SUS, 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 F18 SUS registered?

F18 SUS is a 2005 Suzuki Jimny, first registered on 29 July 2005.

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