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SA05 VSJ

2005 Suzuki Jimny

Red Petrol 1328cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 May 2019
Tests14 (11 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate78.6%

Mileage

100,319 mi
Last recorded100,319 miles
Recorded on18 May 2018
Typical for 2005 Suzuki Jimny55,000 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSA05 VSJ
MakeSuzuki
ModelJimny
Year2005
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,328cc

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MOT History

11 pass 3 fail
Pass 18 May 2018 100,319 miles

body slightly corroded

coil springs corroded

side skirts fitted

sump corroded

Pass 30 Nov 2016 89,714 miles

Front coil spring corroded BOTH (2.4.C.1b)

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.2.6)

Offside Front vacuum pipes on front hub corroded and broken away

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Offside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.2.6)

SIDE SKIRTS FITTED NOT ALLOWING FULL INSPECTION

SUMP CORRODED

Fail 28 Nov 2016 89,713 miles

Bonnet cannot be secured in the closed position (8.4.1)

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

Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded FRONT TO REAR (3.6.B.2c)

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

Front coil spring corroded BOTH (2.4.C.1b)

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.2.6)

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Offside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.2.6)

SIDE SKIRTS FITTED NOT ALLOWING FULL INSPECTION

SUMP CORRODED

Pass 30 Nov 2015 86,248 miles

Brake pipe slightly corroded FRONT TO REAR X2 (3.6.B.2c)

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

FRONT AXLE CORRODED

Front coil spring corroded BOTH (2.4.C.1b)

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

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

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

REAR AXLE CORRODED

Pass 21 Nov 2014 82,804 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

osr tyre tread cracking

Fail 21 Nov 2014 82,804 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

osr tyre tread cracking

Pass 4 Dec 2013 78,415 miles

4x4 vacum pipes corroded

Front Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) slightly corroded (2.3.2)

Fuel pipe/s corroded

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Vehicle's internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights

exhaust corroded

Fail 14 Nov 2013 78,256 miles

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

4x4 vacum pipes corroded (vehicle underside starting to corrode)

Front Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) slightly corroded (2.3.2)

Fuel pipe/s corroded

Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

exhaust corroded

Pass 20 Nov 2012 72,351 miles

Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) slightly corroded (2.3.2)

Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Rear Panhard rod corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Vehicle's internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights

exhaust system corroded

rear door hinges stiff

rear floorpan/fuel tank mounts corroded

Pass 10 Nov 2011 62,127 miles
Pass 15 Nov 2010 58,455 miles

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

power steering pipes at front slightly corroded

Pass 27 Nov 2009 54,940 miles

n/s mirror glass cracked

Pass 29 Apr 2009 51,845 miles
Pass 1 Apr 2008 38,130 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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SA05 VSJ is a 2005 Suzuki Jimny in Red with a 1,328cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.6%.

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 SA05 VSJ, 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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SA05 VSJ is a 2005 Suzuki Jimny, first registered on 17 March 2005.

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