MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
100,319 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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body slightly corroded
coil springs corroded
side skirts fitted
sump corroded
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
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
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
Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
osr tyre tread cracking
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
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
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
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
Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
power steering pipes at front slightly corroded
n/s mirror glass cracked
How Reliable is the Suzuki Jimny?
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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.
Is SA05 VSJ safe to buy?
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