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SB55 JXE

2005 Suzuki Jimny

Silver Petrol 1328cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 Nov 2022
Tests19 (14 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate73.7%

Mileage

90,512 mi
Last recorded90,512 miles
Recorded on15 Nov 2021
Typical for 2005 Suzuki Jimny55,000 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSB55 JXE
MakeSuzuki
ModelJimny
Year2005
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,328cc

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MOT History

14 pass 5 fail
Pass 15 Nov 2021 90,512 miles

Wheel bearing has slight play both front (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Pass 16 Oct 2020 86,888 miles

Nearside Front play in swivel joint

Offside Front play in swivel joint

Fail 14 Oct 2020 86,888 miles

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

Emissions not tested major exhaust leak (8.2.1.2 (d))

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

Nearside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn trailing arm rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Nearside Front play in swivel joint

Offside Front play in swivel joint

Pass 16 Oct 2019 81,771 miles
Fail 14 Oct 2019 81,771 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

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

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

Nearside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Nearside Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Service brake effort inadequate at a wheel (1.2.1 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength Trailing arm mount - chassis (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

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

Nearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 12 Oct 2018 76,073 miles

Both front hub swivels corroded and pitted

Both inner sills corroded

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Fuel Pipe/s corroded ()

Nearside Front slight leak hub seal

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Various suspension arms and components corroded

Fail 29 Sep 2018 76,073 miles

Brake pipe excessively corroded front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

Exhaust system insecure rubber back box split (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Obligatory mirror missing (3.3 (a))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush excessively worn link bar (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Both front hub swivels corroded and pitted

Both inner sills corroded

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Fuel Pipe/s corroded ()

Nearside Front slight leak hub seal

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Various suspension arms and components corroded

Pass 18 Jul 2017 69,596 miles

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

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

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 20 Jul 2016 63,798 miles

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

Fuel Pipe/s corroded ()

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

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

Oil leak ()

Vehicles internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights ()

Pass 23 Jul 2015 57,711 miles

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

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

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

Oil leak

transfer box mount broken

Pass 15 Jul 2014 48,897 miles

oil sump corroded and leaking

Fail 9 Jul 2014 48,861 miles

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

Nearside Front wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.5.A.2)

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)

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

front brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

oil sump corroded and leaking

Pass 22 Jul 2013 42,709 miles

rear silencer casing corroded

slight leak from front axle swivel joints

Fail 17 Jul 2013 42,587 miles

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

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

Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c) DANGEROUS

rear silencer casing corroded

slight leak from front axle swivel joints

Pass 6 Jul 2012 35,256 miles

rear silencer outer casing corroded

Pass 19 Jul 2011 76,646 miles
Pass 16 Jul 2010 21,556 miles

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

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

Pass 20 Oct 2009 17,884 miles
Pass 24 Oct 2008 12,799 miles

Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Nearside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

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

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 JXE is a 2005 Suzuki Jimny in Silver with a 1,328cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.7%.

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 SB55 JXE, 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 JXE registered?

SB55 JXE is a 2005 Suzuki Jimny, first registered on 26 November 2005.

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