MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
97,699 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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50+ data pointsMOT History
Brake performance not tested Unsure of vehicle safety (1.2.1 (g))
Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Nearside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))
Nearside Front Integral body structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting (6.2.2 (d) (i))
Nearside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced Heavy corrosion causing large holes (7.1.1 (a) (i))
Nearside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced Heavy corrosion causing large holes (7.1.1 (a) (i))
Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))
Offside Front Integral body structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting (6.2.2 (d) (i))
Offside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced (7.1.1 (a) (i))
Offside Rear Brake prescribed area is excessively corroded Backing plate for drum brakes (1.1.21 (e) (i))
Offside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced Heavy corrosion causing large holes (7.1.1 (a) (i))
Offside Integral body structure or chassis has excessive corrosion to the extent that overall security or stability of the body is impaired Corrosion has caused a fracture along chassis (6.2.2 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS
Brake servo damaged but function not impaired Slight corrosion (1.1.3 (e))
Central Fuel Pipe/s corroded Very heavy corrosion ()
Extremely heavy corrosion to underside of vehicle including several body parts and chassis
Front Registration plate insecure but not likely to fall off (0.1 (a))
Nearside Front Coil spring mounting corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.1 (b) (i))
Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Cracked on inner edge (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
Offside Front Coil spring mounting corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.1 (b) (i))
Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Cracked on inner edge (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
Various plate work welded to front underside of vehicle
Fuel Pipe/s corroded ()
Nearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
Nearside Front Corrosion to inner sill not affecting steering or braking (STRONG ADVISE)
Nearside Rear Corrosion to inner wheel arch
Offside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
Offside Front Corrosion to inner sill not affecting steering or braking (STRONG ADVISE)
Offside Rear Corrosion to inner sill not affecting steering or braking (STRONG ADVISE)
Offside Rear Corrosion to inner wheel arch
Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Surface corrosion across underside of vehicle
Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))
Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength (5.3.6 (a) (i))
Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength (5.3.6 (a) (i))
Fuel Pipe/s corroded ()
Nearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
Nearside Front Corrosion to inner sills not affecting steering or braking (STRONG ADVISE)
Nearside Rear Corrosion to inner wheel arch
Offside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
Offside Front Corrosion to inner sills not affecting steering or braking (STRONG ADVISE)
Offside Rear Corrosion to inner sills not affecting steering or braking (STRONG ADVISE)
Offside Rear Corrosion to inner wheel arch
Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Surface corrosion across underside of vehicle
Fuel Pipe/s corroded ()
Nearside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))
Nearside Front Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))
Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive spring cup (5.3.6 (a) (i))
Offside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))
Offside Front Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced chassis (6.1.1 (c) (i))
Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive spring cup (5.3.6 (a) (i))
Steering box leaking oil (2.1.1 (e) (i))
Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced o/s/r and n/s/r chassis (6.1.1 (c) (i))
corrosion to body o/s/r
corrosion to front valence
corrosion to rear suspension components
Brakes imbalanced across an axle (1.2.1 (b) (i))
Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))
Offside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))
Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))
Service brake efficiency below requirements (1.2.2 (a) (i))
Fuel Pipe/s corroded ()
Nearside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))
Nearside Front Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))
Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive spring cup (5.3.6 (a) (i))
Offside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))
Offside Front Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced chassis (6.1.1 (c) (i))
Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive spring cup (5.3.6 (a) (i))
Steering box leaking oil (2.1.1 (e) (i))
Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced o/s/r and n/s/r chassis (6.1.1 (c) (i))
corrosion to body o/s/r
corrosion to front valence
corrosion to rear suspension components
Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Front to rear (1.1.11 (c))
Nearside Front Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))
Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area damaged but not considered excessive Spring mountings (5.3.6 (a) (i))
Nearside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (7.1.1 (a) (i))
Nearside Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced inner sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))
Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive sway bar mounting *STRONG ADVISE* (5.3.6 (a) (i))
Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Spring mountings (5.3.6 (a) (i))
Offside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (7.1.1 (a) (i))
Offside Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced inner sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))
Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced corrosion to chassis (6.1.1 (c) (i))
Nearside Rear Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced Body mounting (6.1.1 (c) (i))
Offside Rear Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced Body mounting (6.1.1 (c) (i))
Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Front to rear (1.1.11 (c))
Nearside Front Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))
Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area damaged but not considered excessive Spring mountings (5.3.6 (a) (i))
Nearside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (7.1.1 (a) (i))
Nearside Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced inner sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))
Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive sway bar mounting *STRONG ADVISE* (5.3.6 (a) (i))
Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Spring mountings (5.3.6 (a) (i))
Offside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (7.1.1 (a) (i))
Offside Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced inner sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))
Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced corrosion to chassis (6.1.1 (c) (i))
underbody under sealed
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)
Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
Offside Front Steering component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.2.C.1h)
Offside Rear Lower Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded inner sill (5.2.6)
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Offside Front hub damp
sump corroded and leaking
Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
Nearside Front Stub axle has excessive vertical movement between stub axle and axle beam (2.5.A.1a)
Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Offside Front Front wheel bearing has excessive play (2.5.A.3c)
Offside Front brake disc contaminated by oil (3.5.1h)
Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)
Offside Front front brake binding (3.7.B.1)
Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
Nearside Rear rear brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.5b)
Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)
Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)
Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)
rear silencer heatshield insecure
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SB05 TVA is a 2005 Suzuki Jimny in Beige with a 1,328cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 26 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 57.7%.
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 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 TVA, 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 TVA is a 2005 Suzuki Jimny, first registered on 10 June 2005.
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