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S99 HGY

2005 Suzuki Jimny

Silver Petrol 1328cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Oct 2021
Tests16 (11 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate68.8%

Mileage

122,114 mi
Last recorded122,114 miles
Recorded on2 Oct 2020
Typical for 2005 Suzuki Jimny55,000 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS99 HGY
MakeSuzuki
ModelJimny
Year2005
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,328cc

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MOT History

11 pass 5 fail
Pass 2 Oct 2020 122,114 miles
Pass 24 Sep 2018 117,477 miles
Pass 14 Sep 2017 115,101 miles
Fail 14 Sep 2017 115,101 miles

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Offside Rear Lower Shock absorber insecure (2.7.2b)

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Pass 4 Jul 2016 107,953 miles
Pass 16 Jun 2015 98,744 miles

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

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

Offside Front Lower Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

front brake pipes slight corrosion

Fail 2 Jun 2015 98,734 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)

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

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

Nearside Rear Macpherson strut insecure (2.4.G.1)

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

Offside Front Lower Macpherson strut has excessive movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

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

front brake pipes slight corrosion

front number plate cracked

Pass 30 May 2014 90,713 miles

Front Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Nearside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Offside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

offside rear spring very rusty and corroded

Pass 28 May 2013 79,813 miles

N/S/R Shock absorber modified - Bolt welded, but not significantly weakened

Fail 28 May 2013 79,813 miles

N/S/R Shock absorber modified - Bolt welded, but not significantly weakened

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

Pass 20 Feb 2012 65,508 miles

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

Fail 20 Feb 2012 65,508 miles

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

Nearside All position lamps not working (1.1.A.3b)

Pass 17 Feb 2011 50,487 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.7.5)

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

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.7.5)

Pass 13 Jul 2009 32,153 miles
Fail 11 Jul 2009 32,136 miles

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

Offside Front Axle swivel joint has excessive play (2.5.A.3b) DANGEROUS

Pass 3 Jan 2008 16,441 miles

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

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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S99 HGY is a 2005 Suzuki Jimny in Silver with a 1,328cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.8%.

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 S99 HGY, 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 S99 HGY registered?

S99 HGY is a 2005 Suzuki Jimny, first registered on 24 March 2005.

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