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SB55 TKN

2005 Suzuki Jimny

Silver Petrol 1328cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires31 May 2024
Tests25 (16 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate64%

Mileage

138,803 mi
Last recorded138,803 miles
Recorded on24 May 2023
Typical for 2005 Suzuki Jimny55,000 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

16 pass 9 fail
Pass 24 May 2023 138,803 miles

Nearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Rear Suspension rod corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

both front inner wing areas becoming corroded

both sill areas becoming corroded

osf axle sphere weeping oil

Fail 20 May 2023 138,749 miles

Offside Front Coil spring corroded so that its cross sectional area is reduced and seriously weakened (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Rear Suspension rod corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

both front inner wing areas becoming corroded

both sill areas becoming corroded

osf axle sphere weeping oil

Pass 19 May 2022 132,474 miles
Pass 27 May 2021 122,473 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Anti-lock braking system wiring damaged but not excessively (1.6 (d))

Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

front inner wing areas slightly corroded

rear of body/chassis slightly corroded throughout

Fail 26 May 2021 122,473 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

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

Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Offside Rear Fuel pipe leaking in front of tank (6.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Anti-lock braking system wiring damaged but not excessively (1.6 (d))

front inner wing areas slightly corroded

rear of body/chassis slightly corroded throughout

Pass 19 May 2020 107,966 miles

Fuel pipes corroded

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

Fail 18 May 2020 107,958 miles

Central Brake pipe excessively corroded front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

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

Offside Front Wheel bearing rough when rotated (5.1.3 (b) (i))

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

Fuel pipes corroded

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

Pass 3 May 2019 95,259 miles
Pass 1 Jun 2018 82,181 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear at rear (1.1.11 (c))

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

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

n/s/f hub seal weeping oil

n/s/r brake binding slightly

o/s/f fog lamp inoperative

Fail 1 Jun 2018 82,181 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear at rear (1.1.11 (c))

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

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

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

n/s/f hub seal weeping oil

n/s/r brake binding slightly

o/s/f fog lamp inoperative

Pass 18 Mar 2017 65,807 miles

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

slight pull to n/s when braking

Pass 10 Jun 2016 62,928 miles

Rear Passenger seat(s) missing at time of test ()

Fail 8 Jun 2016 62,922 miles

Nearside Front Passenger's seat insecure (6.2.A.1)

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

Rear Passenger seat(s) missing at time of test ()

Pass 1 Jul 2015 57,784 miles
Pass 23 Jun 2014 51,509 miles
Fail 21 Jun 2014 51,496 miles

Offside Rear Passenger's seat insecure (6.2.A.1)

exaust deterioated

Pass 5 Jul 2013 45,548 miles
Fail 26 Jun 2013

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

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

Offside Front Seat belt stitching badly frayed (5.2.2b)

Pass 25 Jun 2012 39,249 miles

Offside Front Seat belt stitching slightly frayed (5.2.2b)

Fail 25 Jun 2012 39,247 miles

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

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

Offside Front Seat belt stitching slightly frayed (5.2.2b)

Pass 28 Jun 2011 32,802 miles
Pass 28 Jun 2010 27,193 miles
Pass 2 Jul 2009 20,842 miles
Pass 25 Nov 2008 17,190 miles

advise n/s steering ball leaking

advise o/s steering ball leaking oil

Fail 21 Nov 2008 17,145 miles

brake disc contaminated by oil (3.5.1h)

Nearside Front Ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f) DANGEROUS

advise o/s steering ball leaking oil

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 TKN is a 2005 Suzuki Jimny in Silver with a 1,328cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64%.

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 TKN, 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 TKN is a 2005 Suzuki Jimny, first registered on 14 December 2005.

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