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SB55 GZP

2005 Suzuki Jimny

Black Petrol 1328cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires31 Jan 2024
Tests23 (15 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate65.2%

Mileage

122,522 mi
Last recorded122,522 miles
Recorded on19 Feb 2024
Typical for 2005 Suzuki Jimny55,000 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSB55 GZP
MakeSuzuki
ModelJimny
Year2005
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,328cc
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MOT History

15 pass 8 fail
Fail 19 Feb 2024 122,522 miles

Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength nearside and offside body mounts (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength chassis leg (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength chassis leg (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Front Steering component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.1.2 (e) (i))

Offside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength chassis leg (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength nearside and offside body mounts (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Suspension component corroded and seriously weakened middle and rear cross members (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

both front inner wings corroded and in poor condition

both headlamp lenses cracking

vehicle has been welded many places underside very corroded

Pass 17 Jan 2023 118,872 miles

Front Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced inner arches (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Nearside Front Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Nearside Rear Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Rear Prop shaft joint worn, but not excessively (6.1.7 (c) (i))

Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

general underside corrosion

vehicle undersealed

Pass 18 Jan 2022 114,677 miles

Offside Rear Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))

both rear brake drum back plates heavily corroded. advise replacement

heavy corrosion to under body, chassis and suspension components

under seal covering some components, not allowing for full inspection

Fail 17 Jan 2022 114,677 miles

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits centre pipe next to joint with rear box (8.2.1.2 (c))

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Offside Rear Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))

both rear brake drum back plates heavily corroded. advise replacement

heavy corrosion to under body, chassis and suspension components

under seal covering some components, not allowing for full inspection

Pass 23 Jan 2021 111,473 miles

Nearside Rear excessive corrosion to brake back plate. advise replacement

Offside Rear excessive corrosion to brake back plate. advise replacement

heavy corrosion to under body and chassis. previous repairs have been covered with underseal.

underseal covering some chassis and body components

Fail 22 Jan 2021 111,459 miles

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle 40% imbalance (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear excessive corrosion to brake back plate. advise replacement

Offside Rear excessive corrosion to brake back plate. advise replacement

heavy corrosion to under body and chassis. previous repairs have been covered with underseal.

underseal covering some chassis and body components

Pass 22 Jan 2020 107,751 miles
Fail 20 Jan 2020 107,735 miles

Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

cat has internal rattle

Pass 1 Feb 2019 102,746 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material all pipes coated in underseal (1.1.11 (c))

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

Pass 12 Jan 2018 92,949 miles

Offside Axle king pin has slight play in pin and/or bush (2.5.A.3a)

Fail 10 Jan 2018 92,903 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

front brakes release unevenly (3.7.B.4)

Offside Axle king pin has slight play in pin and/or bush (2.5.A.3a)

Pass 1 Feb 2017 86,264 miles
Pass 24 Aug 2015 76,697 miles
Fail 21 Aug 2015 76,696 miles

Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Fail 21 Aug 2014 66,840 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

Offside Front Steering pivot point has slight play (2.2.B.1g)

exhaust hangers deteriorated

Pass 21 Aug 2014 66,840 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Offside Front Steering pivot point has slight play (2.2.B.1g)

exhaust hangers deteriorated

Pass 11 Sep 2013 59,580 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

exhaust system is slightly corroded

Pass 12 Sep 2012 51,118 miles

Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

breather pipes going across the front axle are slightly corroded.

Fail 12 Sep 2012 51,118 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

breather pipes going across the front axle are slightly corroded.

Pass 25 Nov 2011 47,096 miles
Pass 9 Dec 2010 36,411 miles

Windscreen trim loose

Pass 9 Dec 2009 26,885 miles

o/s/f and both rear tyres perished

Pass 9 Dec 2008 15,267 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 GZP is a 2005 Suzuki Jimny in Black with a 1,328cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 65.2%.

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 GZP, 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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SB55 GZP is a 2005 Suzuki Jimny, first registered on 9 December 2005.

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