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SB55 WVW

2005 Suzuki Jimny

Silver Petrol 1328cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Feb 2023
Tests26 (15 pass, 11 fail)
Pass rate57.7%

Mileage

98,070 mi
Last recorded98,070 miles
Recorded on15 Feb 2022
Typical for 2005 Suzuki Jimny55,000 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

15 pass 11 fail
Pass 15 Feb 2022 98,070 miles

Corrosion in body at rear not excessive.

Fail 8 Feb 2022 98,070 miles

Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded Under bonnet (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Power steering pipe/hose leaking (2.1.5 (a))

Offside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Corrosion in body at rear not excessive.

Pass 18 Jan 2021 97,367 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Front Body not fully secure (6.2.2 (a) (i))

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

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 17 Feb 2020 96,126 miles

front hubs leaking slightly

n/s and o/s inner sill have had previous weldng carried out

suspension components slightly corroded

Fail 17 Feb 2020 96,126 miles

Nearside Rear Integral body structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting (6.2.2 (d) (i))

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

front hubs leaking slightly

Pass 7 Feb 2019 94,399 miles

slight leak from front hub swivels

Fail 4 Feb 2019 94,399 miles

Nearside Inner Integral body structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Offside Inner Integral body structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting (6.2.2 (d) (i))

slight leak from front hub swivels

Pass 12 Feb 2018 92,111 miles

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

front inner wings correded

Pass 14 Feb 2017 89,997 miles
Pass 16 Feb 2016 87,750 miles
Fail 12 Feb 2016 87,743 miles

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

Pass 16 Feb 2015 84,475 miles
Fail 16 Feb 2015 84,475 miles

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

Pass 4 Feb 2014 82,229 miles

Front axle breather pipes corroded

Front discs corroded

chassis has surface rust

Fail 29 Jan 2014 82,219 miles

Brake pedal spongy (3.3.B.1b)

Nearside rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

Offside Front Axle king pin has excessive play in pin and/or bush adversely affecting the steering (2.5.A.3a)

Offside rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

Front axle breather pipes corroded

Front discs corroded

chassis has surface rust

Pass 9 Apr 2013 82,009 miles
Fail 5 Apr 2013 82,009 miles

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

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

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

Offside Rear Lower Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4)

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

Pass 3 Jan 2013 80,628 miles
Fail 24 Dec 2012 80,628 miles

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

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4)

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Pass 9 Dec 2011 68,189 miles
Fail 6 Dec 2011 68,198 miles

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

Nearside Obligatory mirror seriously damaged, affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

Offside Rear Lower Shock absorber detached (2.7.2b)

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Pass 20 Dec 2010 58,335 miles

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

Fail 16 Dec 2010 58,335 miles

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

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

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

Nearside Front Steering pivot point has slight play (2.2.B.1g)

Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

front brake discs corroded and worn

Pass 15 Dec 2009 48,907 miles

N/S/F HEADLAMP CRACKED BUT IS STILL GIVING CLEAR HEADLAMP PATTERN AND NOT LETTING IN MOISTURE.

N/S/F TYRE HAS DAMAGE TO SIDEWALL AS IT HAS BEEN RUN WHEN FLAT,NO CORDS EXPOSED.

Fail 15 Dec 2009 48,907 miles

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

N/S/F HEADLAMP CRACKED BUT IS STILL GIVING CLEAR HEADLAMP PATTERN AND NOT LETTING IN MOISTURE.

N/S/F TYRE HAS DAMAGE TO SIDEWALL AS IT HAS BEEN RUN WHEN FLAT,NO CORDS EXPOSED.

Pass 8 Dec 2008 39,754 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 WVW is a 2005 Suzuki Jimny in Silver with a 1,328cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 26 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 57.7%.

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 WVW, 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 WVW is a 2005 Suzuki Jimny, first registered on 17 December 2005.

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