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S8 JFW

2005 Suzuki Jimny

Green Petrol 1328cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires3 Jul 2027
Tests25 (19 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate76%

Mileage

78,716 mi
Last recorded78,716 miles
Recorded on2 Jul 2026
Typical for 2005 Suzuki Jimny55,000 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS8 JFW
MakeSuzuki
ModelJimny
Year2005
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,328cc

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MOT History

19 pass 6 fail
Pass 2 Jul 2026 78,716 miles

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

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Axle swivel pins and bushes swivel pin and/or bush slightly worn (5.1.2 (b) (i))

Offside Front oil leaking from joint

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Oil leak, but not excessive engine and gearbox (8.4.1 (a) (i))

general surface corrosion to axle and suspension parts

Pass 4 Jul 2025 77,469 miles
Fail 24 Jun 2025 77,468 miles

Nearside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced n/s sill under car (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Offside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced o/s sill under car (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Rear Wheel bearing rough when rotated Both rear wheel bearings (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Pass 13 Jun 2024 74,682 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Fail 13 Jun 2024 74,682 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 8 Jun 2023 69,039 miles

Offside Front driveshaft seal leaking

Fail 8 Jun 2023 69,039 miles

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp does not illuminate simultaneously with the position lamps (4.7.2 (a))

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp does not illuminate simultaneously with the position lamps (4.7.2 (a))

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 205/70/15 (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front driveshaft seal leaking

Pass 1 Jul 2022 65,267 miles

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

Offside Front Outer diff seal

sills not fully checked ref covers fitted

slight corrosion to both inner sills

Fail 28 Jun 2022 65,240 miles

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (a))

Exhaust carbon monoxide content at idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

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

Offside Front Outer diff seal

sills not fully checked ref covers fitted

slight corrosion to both inner sills

Pass 9 Jun 2021 59,373 miles

Offside Front hub seal leeking

Fail 9 Jun 2021 59,373 miles

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front hub seal leeking

Pass 10 Jun 2020 56,744 miles

Offside Front hub leeking

Pass 3 Jun 2019 53,137 miles

Offside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Front hub leeking

Pass 6 Jun 2018 48,920 miles
Pass 6 Jul 2017 43,995 miles
Fail 21 Jun 2017 43,975 miles

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

Nearside Front brake disc contaminated by oil hub seals leeking (3.5.1h)

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

Offside Front brake disc contaminated by oil hub seals leeking (3.5.1h)

Pass 17 Jun 2016 38,138 miles

Nearside Front hub seal leeking

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

Offside Front hub seal leeking

Pass 19 Jun 2015 33,602 miles

n/s and o/s front hubs leeking oil

Pass 24 Jun 2014 30,838 miles
Pass 31 Aug 2013 27,951 miles

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

Pass 3 Sep 2012 24,883 miles
Pass 11 Oct 2010 19,451 miles
Pass 21 Oct 2009 16,317 miles

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

Pass 10 Sep 2009 16,137 miles
Pass 26 Aug 2008 14,651 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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S8 JFW is a 2005 Suzuki Jimny in Green with a 1,328cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76%.

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 S8 JFW, 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 S8 JFW registered?

S8 JFW is a 2005 Suzuki Jimny, first registered on 13 September 2005.

Is S8 JFW safe to buy?

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