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PE55 SSZ

2005 Suzuki Jimny

Red Petrol 1328cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Nov 2023
Tests20 (14 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate70%

Mileage

85,989 mi
Last recorded85,989 miles
Recorded on2 Nov 2022
Typical for 2005 Suzuki Jimny55,000 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationPE55 SSZ
MakeSuzuki
ModelJimny
Year2005
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,328cc

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MOT History

14 pass 6 fail
Pass 2 Nov 2022 85,989 miles

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

Front Suspension component corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

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

Pass 30 Oct 2021 81,722 miles
Pass 3 Nov 2020 80,560 miles
Pass 3 May 2019 77,505 miles

Front tortion bar corroded

Front underside corrosion front chassis rails and diff componants

Nearside Front tyre outer sidewall perishing

Offside Front wheel bearing has slight play

Offside Rear tyreinner sidewall perishing and vcracking

Rear silencer has minor blow at join

Rear tortion bar corroded

Rear underside corrosion rear beam and chassis rails

Pass 1 May 2018 72,528 miles
Fail 27 Apr 2018 72,521 miles

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded Inner sill (2.4.A.3)

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin Both sides (3.5.1g)

Vehicle underside corroded to various areas

Pass 26 Apr 2017 67,435 miles

Fuel Pipe/s corroded ()

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

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

Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

all front and rear suspension components corroded

Fail 11 Apr 2017 67,378 miles

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

Nearside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

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

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

Offside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Offside Front Seat belt insecurely fixed to the seat (5.2.1a)

Offside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Fuel Pipe/s corroded ()

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

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

Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

all front and rear suspension components corroded

Pass 9 Mar 2016 65,077 miles

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

Pass 11 Dec 2014 58,889 miles

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

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

o/s/f swivel hub leaking

Fail 4 Dec 2014 58,740 miles

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

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

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

o/s/f swivel hub leaking

Pass 6 Dec 2013 48,709 miles
Fail 3 Dec 2013 48,616 miles

Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too high and too far to the right. (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high and too far to the right. (1.8)

Pass 19 Dec 2012 40,220 miles

Front Obligatory mirror obscured but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

brake pipes have been greased

exhaust system has surface corrosion/deteriorated

n/s/r brake disc has surface corrosion

Fail 19 Dec 2012 40,220 miles

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

Front Obligatory mirror obscured but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

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

Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

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

brake pipes have been greased

exhaust system has surface corrosion/deteriorated

n/s/r brake disc has surface corrosion

Fail 29 Nov 2012 40,219 miles

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

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

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

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

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

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Nearside Front Obligatory mirror damaged, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

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

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

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

front exhaust deteriorated

o/s front swivel hub slight seepage

Pass 3 Oct 2011 36,987 miles

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

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

both front brake discs slightly worn

Pass 9 Oct 2010 28,840 miles
Pass 6 Oct 2009 18,747 miles

Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 30 Sep 2008 15,314 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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PE55 SSZ is a 2005 Suzuki Jimny in Red with a 1,328cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70%.

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 PE55 SSZ, 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 PE55 SSZ registered?

PE55 SSZ is a 2005 Suzuki Jimny, first registered on 29 September 2005.

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