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SB55 OHV

2005 Suzuki Jimny

Silver Petrol 1328cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Jan 2022
Tests17 (13 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate76.5%

Mileage

158,498 mi
Last recorded158,498 miles
Recorded on9 Apr 2024
Typical for 2005 Suzuki Jimny55,000 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

13 pass 4 fail
Fail 9 Apr 2024 158,498 miles

Brake performance unable to be tested (1.2.1 (g))

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

Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced floor corroded near rear cross member (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

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

Vehicle structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting Both side inner sills (6.2.2 (d) (i))

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

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

N/S/F and N/S/R hub seals leaking

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 11 Jan 2021 151,329 miles
Pass 3 Jan 2020 144,881 miles
Pass 19 Jan 2019 124,281 miles
Pass 16 Jan 2018 103,753 miles
Pass 17 Jan 2017 101,306 miles
Fail 16 Jan 2017 101,306 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Pass 25 Feb 2016 78,356 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

spare wheel tyre soft/flat

Fail 24 Feb 2016 78,299 miles

Centre Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases joint loose (7.1.2)

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

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

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

spare wheel tyre soft/flat

Pass 3 Mar 2015 40,193 miles
Pass 4 Nov 2013 87,833 miles

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

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

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

Pass 5 Nov 2012 83,113 miles
Pass 4 Nov 2011 78,530 miles
Pass 5 Nov 2010 73,307 miles
Pass 6 Nov 2009 68,184 miles

2 x front ball swivells corrosion/slight play

fronr exhaust brkts corroded

rear exhaust box heatshield insecure

Pass 25 Nov 2008 58,357 miles

rear exhaust box corroded

Fail 25 Nov 2008 58,357 miles

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

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

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

Offside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Offside Front front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

2x front discs corroded

n/s/r tyre at limit indicator

rear exhaust box corroded

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 OHV is a 2005 Suzuki Jimny in Silver with a 1,328cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.5%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 OHV, 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 OHV is a 2005 Suzuki Jimny, first registered on 22 December 2005.

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