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SA55 BZP

2005 Suzuki Jimny

Beige Petrol 1328cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 Nov 2023
Tests24 (15 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate62.5%

Mileage

95,197 mi
Last recorded95,197 miles
Recorded on7 Nov 2022
Typical for 2005 Suzuki Jimny55,000 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSA55 BZP
MakeSuzuki
ModelJimny
Year2005
ColourBeige
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,328cc

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MOT History

15 pass 9 fail
Pass 7 Nov 2022 95,197 miles
Fail 7 Nov 2022 95,197 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre tread pattern not visible over the whole tread area when minimum depth required is 1.0mm (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 2 Nov 2021 90,394 miles
Fail 2 Nov 2021 90,394 miles

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively both (3.4 (b) (ii))

Pass 27 Oct 2020 85,383 miles
Fail 27 Oct 2020 85,383 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 31 Oct 2019 80,346 miles
Fail 31 Oct 2019 80,346 miles

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

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

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

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Pass 5 Nov 2018 74,191 miles

slight orrosion to front os brake pipes

Fail 5 Nov 2018 74,191 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers damaged to the extent that it does not function (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers damaged to the extent that it does not function (5.3.2 (b))

slight orrosion to front os brake pipes

Pass 19 Oct 2017 68,031 miles
Fail 19 Oct 2017 68,030 miles

Brake performance not tested (3.7.A.1)

Nearside Front front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively both (8.2.2)

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

ns door mirror broken/incomplete

nsr tyre wearing on outer edge

spare tyre flat

Pass 2 Nov 2016 61,149 miles
Fail 2 Nov 2016 61,148 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases middle/rear (7.1.2)

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

spre tyre flat and low on tread

Pass 3 Nov 2015 53,187 miles

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

Pass 12 Nov 2014 45,974 miles
Pass 10 Oct 2013 42,946 miles

REAR SILENCER CORRODED

Pass 10 Oct 2012 40,171 miles

REAR SILENCER CORRODED.

Pass 27 Oct 2011 37,806 miles

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

all 4 tyres are perished in treadwalls

Fail 26 Oct 2011 37,806 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

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

all 4 tyres are perished in treadwalls

Pass 5 Apr 2011 36,900 miles

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

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

Pass 1 Apr 2010 34,185 miles
Pass 7 Apr 2009 31,915 miles

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

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

Fail 7 Apr 2009 31,915 miles

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

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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SA55 BZP is a 2005 Suzuki Jimny in Beige with a 1,328cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 62.5%.

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 SA55 BZP, 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 SA55 BZP registered?

SA55 BZP is a 2005 Suzuki Jimny, first registered on 13 September 2005.

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