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SA55 PDK

2005 Suzuki Jimny

Black Petrol 1328cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Nov 2017
Tests17 (9 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate52.9%

Mileage

80,262 mi
Last recorded80,262 miles
Recorded on26 Sep 2017
Typical for 2005 Suzuki Jimny55,000 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

9 pass 8 fail
Fail 26 Sep 2017 80,262 miles

Brake pipe excessively corroded front to rear brake pipe (3.6.B.2c)

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

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

Offside Front wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.5.A.2)

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 17 Nov 2016 74,353 miles

Brake pipe slightly corroded front at rear (3.6.B.2c)

Fuel Pipe/s corroded ()

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

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

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

both front swivel joints slight oil leaks

Fail 17 Nov 2016 41,547 miles

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

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

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded flexy to clyinder (3.6.B.2c)

Brake pipe slightly corroded front at rear (3.6.B.2c)

Fuel Pipe/s corroded ()

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

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

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

both front swivel joints slight oil leaks

Pass 24 Nov 2015 70,248 miles

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

Offside Front slight oil leakon axle hub swivel

Fail 23 Nov 2015 70,245 miles

Brake pipe excessively corroded both across rear axle (3.6.B.2c)

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

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

Offside Front slight oil leakon axle hub swivel

Fail 25 Nov 2014 66,159 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Passenger seat(s) missing at time of test

outer sills fitted with plastic covers

Pass 25 Nov 2014 66,159 miles

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

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

Passenger seat(s) missing at time of test

outer sills fitted with plastic covers

Pass 19 Nov 2013 61,232 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

front brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

rear exhaust in poor condition

slight leak from nearside front swivel joint

Pass 28 Nov 2012 57,533 miles

n/s/f swivel joint leaking oil

Fail 21 Nov 2012 57,533 miles

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

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

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

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

n/s/f swivel joint leaking oil

Pass 17 Jun 2011 40,198 miles
Fail 15 Jun 2011 40,197 miles

Nearside Rear Body has a sharp edge caused by damage (6.1.C.1)

Pass 26 Jun 2010 30,488 miles

slight play in steeing box

susp & brake pipe corroded & exhaust corroded

Pass 27 Jul 2009 19,756 miles

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

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

nearside and offside front tyres wearing unevenly

Fail 27 Jul 2009 19,756 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

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

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

nearside and offside front tyres wearing unevenly

Pass 30 Sep 2008 17,925 miles
Fail 24 Sep 2008 17,925 miles

Nearside Front Axle king pin has excessive play in pin and/or bush adversely affecting the steering (2.5.A.3a)

Offside Front Axle king pin has excessive play in pin and/or bush adversely affecting the steering (2.5.A.3a)

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 PDK is a 2005 Suzuki Jimny in Black with a 1,328cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 52.9%.

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 PDK, 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 PDK is a 2005 Suzuki Jimny, first registered on 23 September 2005.

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