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R66 SJY

2005 Suzuki Jimny

Silver Petrol 1328cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires13 Dec 2026
Tests20 (19 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate95%

Mileage

74,165 mi
Last recorded74,165 miles
Recorded on5 Dec 2025
Typical for 2005 Suzuki Jimny55,000 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR66 SJY
MakeSuzuki
ModelJimny
Year2005
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,328cc

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MOT History

19 pass 1 fail
Pass 5 Dec 2025 74,165 miles

Exhaust corroded

Nearside Rear Inner Vehicle structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security Sill (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Offside Rear Inner Vehicle structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security Sill (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Pass 3 Dec 2024 73,807 miles

Fuel Pipe/s corroded ()

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

Pass 1 Dec 2023 72,823 miles

Fuel Pipe/s corroded ()

Pass 24 Nov 2022 71,622 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

Fuel Pipe/s corroded ()

Pass 14 Dec 2021 69,494 miles
Pass 14 Jun 2021 69,228 miles

Offside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 11 Jun 2020 68,446 miles

Offside Rear Inner Cab or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security inner sill (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Pass 24 Jun 2019 66,171 miles

Offside Rear Integral body structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security inner sill (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Fail 18 Jun 2019 66,114 miles

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded Between two wheels (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Integral body structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security inner sill (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Pass 13 Jun 2018 62,945 miles

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Offside drum to Nearside drum (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 16 Jun 2017 59,612 miles

Nearside Front Drive shaft uj which forms part of the suspension has slight play in a universal joint (2.4.G.4b)

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

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

Pass 23 Jun 2016 57,020 miles

Nearside Front Front constant velocity joint is slightly worn (2.5.C.1b)

Nearside rear tyre showing 2mm and perishing

Offside rear tyre showing 2mm and perishing

Pass 17 Jun 2015 53,212 miles

Nearside Front Drive shaft uj which forms part of the suspension has slight play in a universal joint (2.4.G.4b)

Pass 17 Jun 2014 49,146 miles
Pass 28 Jun 2013 44,147 miles
Pass 22 Feb 2012 37,288 miles

rear exhaust back box is corroding

Pass 23 Feb 2011 30,564 miles

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

Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Pass 24 Feb 2010 25,155 miles
Pass 27 Feb 2009 18,759 miles
Pass 5 Mar 2008 13,129 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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R66 SJY is a 2005 Suzuki Jimny in Silver with a 1,328cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 95%.

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 R66 SJY, 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 R66 SJY registered?

R66 SJY is a 2005 Suzuki Jimny, first registered on 17 March 2005.

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