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SB55 FMD

2005 Suzuki Jimny

Red Petrol 1328cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Feb 2021
Tests17 (12 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate70.6%

Mileage

50,715 mi
Last recorded50,715 miles
Recorded on3 Feb 2020
Typical for 2005 Suzuki Jimny55,000 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSB55 FMD
MakeSuzuki
ModelJimny
Year2005
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,328cc

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MOT History

12 pass 5 fail
Pass 3 Feb 2020 50,715 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material from flexi (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Fuel Pipe/s corroded ()

Fail 3 Feb 2020 50,712 miles

Nearside Rear Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced at mounting (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Nearside Rear Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced inner arch area (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Rear Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced inner arch area (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Nearside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material from flexi (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Fuel Pipe/s corroded ()

Pass 7 Feb 2019 49,531 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush rubber perished (5.3.2 (c))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush rubber perished (5.3.2 (c))

Offside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement bush perished (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 30 Jan 2019 49,523 miles

Nearside Front Axle swivel joint insecure in a stub axle (5.1.2 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Axle swivel joint insecure in a stub axle (5.1.2 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush rubber perished (5.3.2 (c))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush rubber perished (5.3.2 (c))

Offside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement bush perished (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 25 Jan 2018 48,599 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

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

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded from flexi to wheel cylinder (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear Fuel Pipe/s corroded ()

Pass 27 Jan 2017 47,802 miles

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

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

Rear Fuel Pipe/s corroded ()

Fail 25 Jan 2017 47,799 miles

Nearside Rear Inner Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings arch (6.1.B.2)

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

Offside Rear Inner Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings arch (6.1.B.2)

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

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

Rear Fuel Pipe/s corroded ()

Pass 1 Feb 2016 46,576 miles

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

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 3mm (4.1.E.1)

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

Slight dampness at front hub oil seals

Pass 13 Jan 2015 45,184 miles
Pass 21 Jan 2014 43,641 miles
Fail 21 Jan 2014 43,641 miles

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Pass 11 Mar 2013 39,152 miles

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

Pass 2 Mar 2012 33,071 miles
Pass 12 Jan 2011 26,827 miles
Pass 8 Dec 2009 20,770 miles
Fail 4 Dec 2009 20,753 miles

Nearside Front Axle swivel joint has excessive play in a swivel pin (2.5.A.3b)

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

Pass 28 Nov 2008 15,368 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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SB55 FMD is a 2005 Suzuki Jimny in Red with a 1,328cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70.6%.

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 SB55 FMD, 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 SB55 FMD registered?

SB55 FMD is a 2005 Suzuki Jimny, first registered on 2 December 2005.

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