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MD05 SVA

2005 Suzuki Jimny

Black Petrol 1298cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 Oct 2020
Tests15 (12 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

102,189 mi
Last recorded102,189 miles
Recorded on15 Oct 2019
Typical for 2005 Suzuki Jimny55,000 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMD05 SVA
MakeSuzuki
ModelJimny
Year2005
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,298cc

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MOT History

12 pass 3 fail
Pass 15 Oct 2019 102,189 miles

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

Offside Rear bump stop missing

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

Fail 15 Oct 2019 102,189 miles

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage corroded and seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

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

Rear Exhaust silencer insecure (8.1.1 (b) (i))

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

Offside Rear bump stop missing

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

Fail 11 Oct 2019 102,148 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

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

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material All. (1.1.11 (c))

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Front & rear. (6.1.2 (a))

Exhaust system deteriorated & rear hanger broken.

Front o/s & n/s swivel joints have a slight seepage of grease.

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

Nearside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Inner sill. (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Outer sill. (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Bump stop missing.

Unable to inspect rear seats/belts as inaccessible.

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

Pass 19 Oct 2018 95,862 miles
Pass 20 Oct 2017 92,601 miles

both tractor housings corroded

Pass 8 Oct 2016 88,865 miles
Pass 20 Oct 2015 83,196 miles
Fail 20 Oct 2015 83,196 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

Pass 28 Aug 2014 81,255 miles

Nearside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Pass 23 Aug 2013 78,871 miles

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

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

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

Pass 28 Aug 2012 68,648 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 31 Aug 2011 58,828 miles
Pass 27 Aug 2010 48,143 miles
Pass 8 Aug 2009 40,221 miles
Pass 8 Aug 2008 28,489 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

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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MD05 SVA is a 2005 Suzuki Jimny in Black with a 1,298cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 MD05 SVA, 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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MD05 SVA is a 2005 Suzuki Jimny, first registered on 31 August 2005.

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