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SB55 THX

2005 Suzuki Jimny

Silver Petrol 1328cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Sep 2024
Tests22 (17 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate77.3%

Mileage

49,104 mi
Last recorded49,104 miles
Recorded on9 Sep 2023
Typical for 2005 Suzuki Jimny55,000 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

17 pass 5 fail
Pass 9 Sep 2023 49,104 miles

Lower general surface corrosion overall body

Fail 5 Sep 2023 49,102 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength by arch (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Front Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength by arch (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Front Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Lower general surface corrosion overall body

Pass 20 Jan 2023 47,393 miles

Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened nearside and offside (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Fuel Pipe/s corroded front to rear ()

Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened nearside and offside (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced overall under body (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Fail 11 Jan 2023 47,390 miles

Nearside Rear Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced inner sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Rear Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced inner sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened nearside and offside (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Fuel Pipe/s corroded front to rear ()

Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened nearside and offside (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced overall under body (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 1 Sep 2022 47,162 miles
Pass 25 Aug 2021 46,177 miles

Fuel Pipe/s corroded ()

Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing x2 (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Pass 17 Aug 2020 45,036 miles
Pass 20 Aug 2019 43,896 miles

Nearside Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 17 Sep 2018 42,025 miles
Pass 29 Mar 2018 41,493 miles
Pass 27 Mar 2017 39,352 miles

Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive both sides (2.4.A.3)

Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive both sides (2.4.A.3)

Fail 14 Mar 2017 38,331 miles

Brake pipe excessively corroded pipe from o/s/r drum across axle to n/s/r drum (3.6.B.2c)

Brake pipe excessively corroded pipe from o/s/r flexi to o/s/r drum (3.6.B.2c)

Brake pipe excessively corroded pipe front to rear to o/s/r flexi (3.6.B.2c)

Exhaust system not adequately supported system insecure (7.1.1)

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

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

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

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

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

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

Front Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Rear axle seal leaking oil

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Rear Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

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Pass 26 Feb 2016 36,872 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases rear mounting also broken (7.1.2)

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

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

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

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

Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded both pipes along axle (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 3 Oct 2014 32,602 miles

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

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

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

Nearside Rear Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Offside Rear Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

rear tyres perished

Pass 3 Oct 2013 30,985 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 2 Oct 2012 29,403 miles
Pass 16 Sep 2011 25,718 miles

both front disc pitted

Pass 9 Oct 2010 20,653 miles

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

Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

both front axle swivel housings leaking

front brake discs corroded

n/s/f tyre scrubbed slightly

o/s/r indicator lamp damaged

Fail 8 Oct 2010 20,653 miles

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

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

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

Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

both front axle swivel housings leaking

front brake discs corroded

n/s/f tyre scrubbed slightly

o/s/r indicator lamp damaged

Pass 2 Oct 2009 15,250 miles

Offside Front Stub axle has slight vertical movement between stub axle and axle beam (2.5.A.1a)

Pass 10 Oct 2008 8,894 miles
Fail 19 Sep 2008 8,525 miles

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

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 THX is a 2005 Suzuki Jimny in Silver with a 1,328cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.3%.

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 THX, 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 THX is a 2005 Suzuki Jimny, first registered on 10 December 2005.

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