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SA55 JYU

2005 Suzuki Jimny

Silver Petrol 1328cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 Dec 2025
Tests26 (17 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate65.4%

Mileage

53,845 mi
Last recorded53,845 miles
Recorded on20 Dec 2024
Typical for 2005 Suzuki Jimny55,000 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSA55 JYU
MakeSuzuki
ModelJimny
Year2005
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,328cc

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MOT History

17 pass 9 fail
Pass 20 Dec 2024 53,845 miles
Pass 25 Sep 2023 47,393 miles

Nearside Rear Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Fail 25 Sep 2023 47,393 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 29 Sep 2022 46,504 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material all underside brake pipes (1.1.11 (c))

Coil spring corroded All 4 road springs corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Fuel Pipe/s corroded ()

Oil leak, but not excessive both front outer knuckle joints (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Integral body structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security either sides of bump stops (6.2.2 (d) (i))

corrosion around headlight mounts not excessive

Pass 7 Oct 2021 45,645 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material all underside brake pipes (1.1.11 (c))

Front Drive shaft joint worn, but not excessively slight weap of oil from both front knuckle joint seals (6.1.7 (c) (i))

Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Behind both front headlights visable from under bonnet (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Rear Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Either side at bump stop mounts (6.1.1 (c) (i))

exhaust in poor condition

fuel lines in poor condition but no evident leaks

Fail 6 Oct 2021 45,636 miles

Nearside Inner Integral body structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting sill (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Offside Inner Integral body structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting sill (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Offside Rear Body mounting fixings missing (6.2.2 (c) (i))

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material all underside brake pipes (1.1.11 (c))

Front Drive shaft joint worn, but not excessively slight weap of oil from both front knuckle joint seals (6.1.7 (c) (i))

Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Behind both front headlights visable from under bonnet (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Rear Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Either side at bump stop mounts (6.1.1 (c) (i))

exhaust in poor condition

fuel lines in poor condition but no evident leaks

Pass 5 Oct 2020 44,856 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material main front to rear near fuel tank (1.1.11 (c))

Coil spring corroded All 4 coil springs corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Front panel behind headlamps showing signs of corrosion

Offside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Rear Integral body structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security Rear body mounts showing signs of corrosionn (6.2.2 (d) (i))

exhaust in poor condition

Fail 5 Oct 2020 44,856 miles

Brake pipe excessively corroded main brake pipe near fuel tank (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Wheel bearing has excessive play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Coil spring corroded All 4 coil springs corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Front panel behind headlamps showing signs of corrosion

Rear Integral body structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security Rear body mounts showing signs of corrosionn (6.2.2 (d) (i))

exhaust in poor condition

Pass 10 Oct 2019 43,801 miles

Front PLAY IN STEERING BOX

Rear UNABLE TO TEST REAR SEATBELTS(REAR SEATS IN FOLDED POSITION)

Fail 7 Oct 2019 43,796 miles

Rear Integral body structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting BOTH INNER SILS BADLY CORRODED (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords damaged SIDEWALL BADLY PERISHED (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Front PLAY IN STEERING BOX

Rear UNABLE TO TEST REAR SEATBELTS(REAR SEATS IN FOLDED POSITION)

Pass 25 Sep 2018 42,400 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material all (1.1.11 (c))

Fuel Pipe/s corroded ()

Offside Front Wheel bearing has slight play very heavy surface corrosion to underside chassis and suspension (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Steering box has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.3 (a) (i))

exhaust system poor condition

Fail 21 Sep 2018 42,389 miles

Offside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced inner sill (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced inner sill (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Service brake efficiency below requirements (1.2.2 (a) (i))

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material all (1.1.11 (c))

Fuel Pipe/s corroded ()

Offside Front Wheel bearing has slight play very heavy surface corrosion to underside chassis and suspension (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Steering box has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.3 (a) (i))

exhaust system poor condition

rear service brakes low

Pass 27 Sep 2017 40,848 miles

Nearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

exhaust rear silencer corroded

sump pan corroded around sump plug and weeping

Fail 27 Sep 2017 40,846 miles

Exhaust system not adequately supported cat bracket broken (7.1.1)

Nearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

exhaust rear silencer corroded

sump pan corroded around sump plug and weeping

Pass 4 Oct 2016 39,161 miles

Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

coil spring corroded all four (2.4.C.1b)

rear seats down at time of test

Pass 12 Oct 2015 37,492 miles

Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

exhaust corroded

Pass 6 Oct 2014 35,993 miles

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

nearside front hub seal leking

rear exhaust box corroded

Pass 1 Oct 2013 34,388 miles

nearside front hub seal leaking oil

Pass 17 Oct 2012 33,202 miles
Fail 17 Oct 2012 33,202 miles

Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

Pass 1 Sep 2011 28,108 miles
Pass 14 Sep 2010 19,277 miles
Pass 11 Mar 2010 19,084 miles

Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

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

Fail 11 Mar 2010 19,084 miles

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

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

Nearside Direction indicators flashing more than 120 times a minute (1.4.A.2g)

Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

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

Fail 13 Jan 2010 18,997 miles

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

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

Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone 'A' (8.3.1e)

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

Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Pass 13 Oct 2008 13,910 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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SA55 JYU is a 2005 Suzuki Jimny in Silver with a 1,328cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 26 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 65.4%.

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 JYU, 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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SA55 JYU is a 2005 Suzuki Jimny, first registered on 9 September 2005.

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