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SB05 WGZ

2005 Suzuki Jimny

Green Petrol 1298cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 May 2019
Tests14 (10 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

79,733 mi
Last recorded79,733 miles
Recorded on27 Apr 2018
Typical for 2005 Suzuki Jimny55,000 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSB05 WGZ
MakeSuzuki
ModelJimny
Year2005
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,298cc

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MOT History

10 pass 4 fail
Pass 27 Apr 2018 79,733 miles
Pass 4 May 2017 73,478 miles

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

Fail 2 May 2017 73,478 miles

Offside rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (3.7.B.5b)

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

Pass 17 Mar 2016 67,232 miles
Fail 15 Mar 2016 67,232 miles

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

Offside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

Pass 12 Jan 2015 63,307 miles

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

Fail 12 Jan 2015 63,307 miles

Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

Pass 9 Jul 2013 51,720 miles
Pass 18 Jul 2012 42,697 miles

Exhaust rear silencer outer skin corroded

Rear Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Pass 24 Aug 2011 37,740 miles
Fail 20 Aug 2011 37,740 miles

Offside Front coil spring fractured (2.4.C.1a)

Pass 18 Aug 2010 31,181 miles
Pass 24 Jun 2009 25,346 miles
Pass 21 Jun 2008 21,568 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 WGZ is a 2005 Suzuki Jimny in Green with a 1,298cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 SB05 WGZ, 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 SB05 WGZ registered?

SB05 WGZ is a 2005 Suzuki Jimny, first registered on 30 June 2005.

Is SB05 WGZ safe to buy?

The MOT history for SB05 WGZ shows 14 tests with a 71.4% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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