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SB55 MPV

2005 Suzuki Jimny

Silver Petrol 1328cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Jan 2019
Tests16 (8 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

101,616 mi
Last recorded101,616 miles
Recorded on12 Apr 2019
Typical for 2005 Suzuki Jimny55,000 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

8 pass 8 fail
Fail 12 Apr 2019 101,616 miles

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

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

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases exhaust has several exhaust blows. (6.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Wheel bearing has excessive play osf wheel bearing has excessive play. (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Fail 18 Feb 2019 101,604 miles

Exhaust emissions likely to be affected by an exhaust leak (8.2.1.1 (b))

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Passenger's seat with a defective structure (6.2.6 (a) (i))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Rear Road wheel fixing missing (5.2.1 (a) (i))

Advise engine oil leak.

Advise n/s/f hub seal leaking.

Power steering pump has slight seepage (2.1.5 (a))

Fail 6 Dec 2018 101,515 miles

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

Nearside Front Integral body structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Nearside Inner Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is inadequately repaired sill (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Integral body structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Inner Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is inadequately repaired Sill (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Integral body structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting (6.2.2 (d) (i))

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

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

Nearside Front Hub seal slight leak

Power steering pump has slight seepage At steering box (2.1.5 (a))

Pass 5 Jan 2018 99,110 miles

engine covers fitted

Fail 11 Dec 2017 99,090 miles

Nearside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6) DANGEROUS

Engine covers fitted

Pass 28 Nov 2014 91,471 miles

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

Centre Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

near side front spherical joint seal slight sweating

o/s/f seat be;t slight freyed

Pass 30 Nov 2013 83,209 miles
Fail 29 Nov 2013 83,204 miles

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

Nearside Front Wheel nut(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 7 Dec 2012 73,327 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

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

Offside Front Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Fail 7 Dec 2012 73,327 miles

Nearside Shock absorber has negligible damping effect (2.7.5)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has negligible damping effect (2.7.5)

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

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

Offside Front Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Pass 2 Dec 2011 63,083 miles
Pass 4 Dec 2010 55,382 miles
Fail 3 Dec 2010 55,382 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Front Steering column universal joint is excessively deteriorated (2.1.5)

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

Offside Front Steering column universal joint is excessively deteriorated (2.1.5)

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

front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Pass 30 Nov 2009 46,008 miles

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Pass 2 Dec 2008 32,861 miles
Fail 2 Dec 2008 32,860 miles

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

Nearside Front Front drive shaft coupling flexible rubber or fabric coupling softened by oil contamination (2.5.C.1e)

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 MPV is a 2005 Suzuki Jimny in Silver with a 1,328cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.

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 MPV, 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 MPV registered?

SB55 MPV is a 2005 Suzuki Jimny, first registered on 3 December 2005.

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