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SB05 BND

2005 Suzuki Jimny

Silver Petrol 1328cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 Aug 2024
Tests23 (16 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate69.6%

Mileage

80,422 mi
Last recorded80,422 miles
Recorded on10 Aug 2023
Typical for 2005 Suzuki Jimny55,000 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSB05 BND
MakeSuzuki
ModelJimny
Year2005
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,328cc

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MOT History

16 pass 7 fail
Pass 10 Aug 2023 80,422 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Nearside front inner wing frontal area has been repaired and sealed.

Nearside inner body sill has been repaired and sealed.

Nearside rear body mounting has been repaired and sealed.

Offside front inner wing frontal area has been repaired and sealed.

Offside inner body sill has been repaired and sealed.

Offside rear body mounting has been repaired and sealed.

Vehicle chassis has been repaired and sealed.

Fail 10 Aug 2023 80,420 miles

Horn not working (7.7 (a))

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Nearside front inner wing frontal area has been repaired and sealed.

Nearside inner body sill has been repaired and sealed.

Nearside rear body mounting has been repaired and sealed.

Offside front inner wing frontal area has been repaired and sealed.

Offside inner body sill has been repaired and sealed.

Offside rear body mounting has been repaired and sealed.

Vehicle chassis has been repaired and sealed.

Fail 16 May 2023 80,354 miles

Central Exhaust emissions likely to be affected by an exhaust leak (8.2.1.1 (b))

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Nearside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced inner & outer sill holed within 30cm of front seat mounting point (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Offside Front Oil leaking excessively from transmission swivel housing rear seal (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Offside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced inner & outer sill holed within 30cm of front seat mounting point (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Offside Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength body outrigger holed within 30cm of offside front hockey stick rear mounting point (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Front Oil leak, but not excessive engine oil leak (sump?) (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Nail in tyre ()

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Front inner arch/headlamp panel corroded/.holed

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Rear Valve stem slightly damaged (5.2.3 (j))

Nearside Rear body holed within 30cm of nearside rear body to chassis mounting point

Offside Front inner arch/ headlamp panel corroded/holed

Pass 1 Mar 2022 79,325 miles

Central exhaust joining flange corroded but not excessive

Front Oil leak, but not excessive slight oil leak from engine sump pan (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Front slight corrosion to inner wing to front panel offside & nearside

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Oil leak, but not excessive hub seal slight leak (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Offside metal fuel pipes slightly corroded

Fail 26 Feb 2022 79,278 miles

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength put rigger holed within 30cm of nearside front hockey stick rear mounting point (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Front Service brake lagging in operation (1.2.1 (d))

Central exhaust joining flange corroded but not excessive

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Front Oil leak, but not excessive slight oil leak from engine sump pan (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Front slight corrosion to inner wing to front panel offside & nearside

Nearside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Oil leak, but not excessive hub seal slight leak (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Offside metal fuel pipes slightly corroded

Pass 15 Feb 2021 77,387 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Fail 10 Feb 2021 77,370 miles

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

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 28 Feb 2020 75,254 miles

Central Gearbox mounting defective gearbox transfer box support mounting fractured/broken. ()

Pass 29 Apr 2019 72,577 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Fail 18 Apr 2019 72,271 miles

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

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

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material FRONT TO REAR (1.1.11 (c))

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Fuel Pipe/s corroded ()

Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Offside Body component slightly loose SILL MOULDING (6.2.1 (a) (i))

Pass 1 May 2018 66,208 miles

Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

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

Pass 18 Apr 2017 60,786 miles

Nearside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Nearside Rear 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)

Pass 12 Apr 2016 54,959 miles

Nearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Pass 24 Apr 2015 50,159 miles

advance corrosion on front exhaust section advise may need attention soon

Pass 22 Apr 2014 45,002 miles
Pass 15 Apr 2013 41,589 miles
Pass 16 Apr 2012 39,332 miles
Pass 26 Apr 2011 34,752 miles
Fail 19 Apr 2011 34,752 miles

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

offside and nearside front brake discs coroded

offside and nearside front brake pads worn

Pass 19 Apr 2010 28,385 miles

advise movement offside and nearside front hubs

Fail 19 Apr 2010 28,385 miles

Brake hydraulic reservoir fluid level below minimum level (3.6.G.1b)

advise movement offside and nearside front hubs

Pass 18 May 2009 23,059 miles

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

Pass 14 May 2008 18,429 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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SB05 BND is a 2005 Suzuki Jimny in Silver with a 1,328cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69.6%.

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 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 SB05 BND, 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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SB05 BND is a 2005 Suzuki Jimny, first registered on 19 May 2005.

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