MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
122,522 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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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
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
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
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
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
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
Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))
cat has internal rattle
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))
Offside Axle king pin has slight play in pin and/or bush (2.5.A.3a)
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)
Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)
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
Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
Offside Front Steering pivot point has slight play (2.2.B.1g)
exhaust hangers deteriorated
Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
exhaust system is slightly corroded
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.
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.
Windscreen trim loose
o/s/f and both rear tyres perished
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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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