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R88 SES

2005 Suzuki Jimny

Black Petrol 1328cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires23 Sep 2026
Tests30 (18 pass, 12 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

135,702 mi
Last recorded135,702 miles
Recorded on24 Sep 2025
Typical for 2005 Suzuki Jimny55,000 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR88 SES
MakeSuzuki
ModelJimny
Year2005
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,328cc

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MOT History

18 pass 12 fail
Pass 24 Sep 2025 135,702 miles

Fuel Pipe/s corroded ()

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

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

Offside Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

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

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Fail 6 Sep 2025 135,702 miles

Nearside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Fuel Pipe/s corroded ()

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

Offside Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

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

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 9 Sep 2024 128,218 miles

All 4x4 difflock metal vacuum pipes corroded away

Chassis and under body corroded.

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

Lower Fuel Pipe/s corroded ()

Offside Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b) (ii))

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

Fail 9 Sep 2024 128,218 miles

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

All 4x4 difflock metal vacuum pipes corroded away

Chassis and under body corroded.

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

Lower Fuel Pipe/s corroded ()

Offside Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b) (ii))

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

Pass 21 Feb 2023 127,985 miles

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

Fluid leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b) (ii))

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

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

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

Parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. reserve travel (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Fail 14 Feb 2023 127,881 miles

Horn not working (7.7 (a))

Nearside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

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

Nearside Rear Seat belt buckle not functioning as intended (7.1.2 (d))

Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

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

Fluid leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b) (ii))

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

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

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

Parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. reserve travel (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Pass 31 Jan 2022 120,063 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material all steel pipes (1.1.11 (c))

Fuel Pipe/s corroded ()

Nearside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Offside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Fail 27 Jan 2022 120,055 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

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

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

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

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

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material all steel pipes (1.1.11 (c))

Fuel Pipe/s corroded ()

Nearside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Offside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Pass 11 Feb 2021 111,867 miles

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

Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 11 Feb 2020 107,630 miles

Fuel Pipe/s corroded ()

Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Fail 11 Feb 2020 107,630 miles

Fuel Pipe/s corroded ()

Rear Oil leaking excessively from transmission axle breather blocked (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 11 Feb 2019 103,803 miles

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

Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Fail 11 Feb 2019 103,803 miles

Emissions not tested (8.2.1.2 (d))

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

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

Offside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 13 Feb 2018 92,895 miles

Rear Body has slight corrosion floorpan (6.1.B.2)

Fail 13 Feb 2018 92,895 miles

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Rear Body has slight corrosion floorpan (6.1.B.2)

Pass 14 Feb 2017 94,520 miles

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

rad cap missing

Pass 20 Feb 2016 85,993 miles
Fail 20 Feb 2016 85,993 miles

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Fail 6 Mar 2015 79,779 miles

Nearside front tyre wearing on both edges

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Pass 6 Mar 2015 79,779 miles

Nearside front tyre wearing on both edges

Pass 15 Mar 2014 74,782 miles

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

Offside Front Lower Axle swivel joint has slight play (2.5.A.3b)

Offside Front 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 19 Mar 2013 67,677 miles

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

Nearside Front Axle swivel joint has slight play (2.5.A.3b)

Fail 19 Mar 2013 67,677 miles

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

Nearside Front Axle swivel joint has slight play (2.5.A.3b)

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Pass 22 Mar 2012 61,233 miles
Fail 19 Mar 2011 52,878 miles

Offside Front suspension has excessive play in a pin or bush of a lower wishbone inner bearing (2.5.B.1a)

Pass 19 Mar 2011 52,878 miles
Pass 13 Mar 2010 43,317 miles
Pass 21 Mar 2009 33,126 miles
Fail 14 Mar 2009 32,993 miles

Offside Front Lower Steering pivot point has excessive play (2.2.B.1g)

Pass 19 Mar 2008 24,545 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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R88 SES is a 2005 Suzuki Jimny in Black with a 1,328cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 30 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

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 R88 SES, 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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R88 SES is a 2005 Suzuki Jimny, first registered on 18 March 2005.

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