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SB55 NMV

2005 Suzuki Jimny

Black Petrol 1328cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Mar 2021
Tests19 (13 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate68.4%

Mileage

90,376 mi
Last recorded90,376 miles
Recorded on19 Mar 2020
Typical for 2005 Suzuki Jimny55,000 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

13 pass 6 fail
Pass 19 Mar 2020 90,376 miles
Fail 12 Mar 2020 90,369 miles

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 hydrocarbon content after 2nd fast idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Fuel Pipe/s corroded MAIN FUEL PIPES BADLY CORRODED ( SMELL OF FUEL) ()

Pass 12 Nov 2018 84,230 miles

Offside Front Lower Axle swivel pins and bushes swivel pin and/or bush slightly worn (5.1.2 (b) (i))

Power steering pipe/hose has slight seepage (2.1.5 (a))

Pass 11 Dec 2017 73,445 miles
Fail 5 Dec 2017 73,444 miles

Nearside Inner Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings sill area (6.1.B.2)

Offside Inner Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings sill area (6.1.B.2)

Offside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

surface rust all over underneath

Pass 5 Oct 2017 72,535 miles

Front Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) has slight seepage (2.3.3b)

Front Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) slightly corroded (2.3.2)

Fuel Pipe/s corroded ()

Nearside inner sill excessively corroded but outwith prescribed areas.

Offside Rear exhaust mounting broken, but exhaust still adequately secured

Offside inner sill excessively corroded but outwith prescribed areas.

Pass 29 Sep 2016 69,176 miles
Fail 28 Sep 2016 69,168 miles

Offside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded inner sill (5.2.6)

Offside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Pass 1 Oct 2015 65,780 miles

oil leak

Fail 29 Sep 2015 65,772 miles

Offside Rear coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

oil leak

Pass 23 Sep 2014 62,219 miles
Pass 4 Sep 2013 58,644 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

reduced damping at rear

Pass 28 Aug 2012 55,636 miles

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

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

Fail 28 Aug 2012 55,636 miles

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

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

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

Pass 2 Sep 2011 50,867 miles

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

n/s rear footbrake poor reading

o/s front swivel hub ball very rusty and dry

Pass 30 Aug 2010 44,726 miles
Pass 3 Dec 2009 37,684 miles
Fail 2 Dec 2009 37,684 miles

Nearside Inner Front brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Inner Front brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Pass 28 Nov 2008 26,648 miles

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

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 NMV is a 2005 Suzuki Jimny in Black with a 1,328cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.4%.

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 NMV, 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 NMV registered?

SB55 NMV is a 2005 Suzuki Jimny, first registered on 1 December 2005.

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