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SB55 MTU

2005 Suzuki Jimny

Black Petrol 1328cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 May 2017
Tests13 (8 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate61.5%

Mileage

82,369 mi
Last recorded82,369 miles
Recorded on8 Apr 2017
Typical for 2005 Suzuki Jimny55,000 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSB55 MTU
MakeSuzuki
ModelJimny
Year2005
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,328cc

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MOT History

8 pass 5 fail
Fail 8 Apr 2017 82,369 miles

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

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Offside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Offside Rear Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Fuel Pipe/s corroded ()

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

Pass 7 May 2016 79,532 miles

slight gear oil leak

Fail 3 May 2016 79,531 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

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

Offside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Front Front wheel bearing has excessive play swivel joint leaking (2.5.A.3c)

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

Nearside Rear tyre outer edge perished

Offside Rear tyre outer edge perished

Rear exhaust corroded

slight gear oil leak

Pass 5 Nov 2014 75,085 miles
Fail 4 Nov 2014 75,085 miles

Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

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

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

Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

front axle breather pipes heavily corroded

Pass 9 Nov 2013 71,319 miles

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

Pass 27 Nov 2012 67,179 miles
Pass 19 Dec 2011 62,539 miles
Fail 19 Dec 2011 62,539 miles

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

Pass 16 Dec 2010 57,075 miles
Fail 14 Dec 2010 57,062 miles

Front Exhaust has part of the system excessively deteriorated (7.1.1a)

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

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has negligible damping effect (2.7.5)

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

Offside Rear Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has negligible damping effect (2.7.5)

Pass 18 Dec 2009 51,641 miles
Pass 11 Dec 2008 44,801 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 MTU is a 2005 Suzuki Jimny in Black with a 1,328cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.5%.

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 MTU, 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 MTU is a 2005 Suzuki Jimny, first registered on 20 December 2005.

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