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PY54 JBV

2005 Suzuki Jimny

Blue Petrol 1328cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Nov 2021
Tests19 (13 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate68.4%

Mileage

88,177 mi
Last recorded88,177 miles
Recorded on13 Nov 2020
Typical for 2005 Suzuki Jimny55,000 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationPY54 JBV
MakeSuzuki
ModelJimny
Year2005
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,328cc

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MOT History

13 pass 6 fail
Pass 13 Nov 2020 88,177 miles
Fail 13 Nov 2020 88,177 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 23 May 2019 84,734 miles
Fail 23 May 2019 84,734 miles

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded to the extent that control of the vehicle is likely to be adversely affected o/s/r sill and inner sill corroded lower arm mounting to body (5.3.6 (a) (ii))

Pass 3 May 2018 81,555 miles

Nearside Body has slight corrosion chassis in centre (6.1.B.2)

Nearside Body has slight corrosion rear inner sill (6.1.B.2)

Offside Body has slight corrosion chassis in centre (6.1.B.2)

Offside Body has slight corrosion rear inner sill (6.1.B.2)

Fail 3 May 2018 81,555 miles

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

Nearside Body has slight corrosion chassis in centre (6.1.B.2)

Nearside Body has slight corrosion rear inner sill (6.1.B.2)

Offside Body has slight corrosion chassis in centre (6.1.B.2)

Offside Body has slight corrosion rear inner sill (6.1.B.2)

Pass 18 May 2017 79,910 miles
Pass 5 Feb 2016 74,565 miles
Fail 5 Feb 2016 74,565 miles

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

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

Pass 6 Feb 2015 70,477 miles
Fail 30 Jan 2014 66,327 miles

Nearside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Pass 30 Jan 2014 66,327 miles
Pass 2 Feb 2013 60,996 miles

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

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

Fail 4 Feb 2012 55,445 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Pass 4 Feb 2012 55,445 miles
Pass 12 Feb 2011 49,496 miles
Pass 27 Jan 2010 40,368 miles
Pass 30 Jan 2009 31,931 miles
Pass 16 Jan 2008 25,296 miles

Both rear tyres wearing more on the inner edges

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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PY54 JBV is a 2005 Suzuki Jimny in Blue with a 1,328cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.4%.

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 PY54 JBV, 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 PY54 JBV registered?

PY54 JBV is a 2005 Suzuki Jimny, first registered on 31 January 2005.

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