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SA55 FPJ

2005 Suzuki Jimny

Black Petrol 1328cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Mar 2020
Tests14 (12 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

82,372 mi
Last recorded82,372 miles
Recorded on15 Feb 2019
Typical for 2005 Suzuki Jimny55,000 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSA55 FPJ
MakeSuzuki
ModelJimny
Year2005
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,328cc

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MOT History

12 pass 2 fail
Pass 15 Feb 2019 82,372 miles
Pass 5 Mar 2018 80,654 miles
Pass 8 Mar 2017 78,624 miles
Pass 26 Jan 2016 74,844 miles

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)

cracks appearing in treads on n/s rear tyre.

Pass 26 Jan 2015 68,630 miles
Pass 28 Jan 2014 61,131 miles
Pass 27 Mar 2013 58,915 miles
Pass 10 Apr 2012 54,941 miles
Pass 26 Apr 2011 50,266 miles
Fail 21 Apr 2011 50,266 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has negligible damping effect (2.7.5)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has negligible damping effect (2.7.5)

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

Pass 17 Apr 2010 41,194 miles
Pass 28 Apr 2009 29,422 miles

Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

OSF Wiper torn

Rear Wiper Torn

Fail 25 Apr 2009 29,420 miles

Nearside Front Axle beam has excessive vertical movement between stub axle and axle beam (2.5.A.1a) DANGEROUS

Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

OSF Wiper torn

Rear Wiper Torn

Pass 1 May 2008 16,054 miles

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 FPJ is a 2005 Suzuki Jimny in Black with a 1,328cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85.7%.

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 SA55 FPJ, 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 FPJ registered?

SA55 FPJ is a 2005 Suzuki Jimny, first registered on 7 September 2005.

Is SA55 FPJ safe to buy?

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